Three ideas for your next adventure: from a wilderness walk in Spain to city tours led by migrants
Migrant-led city tours
Europe
Migrant tours are available in cities like Rome, Paris and Lisbon. Image: Viaggi Solidali
Nominated for a 2016 World Responsible Tourism Award, Migrantour employs migrants as tour guides in immigrant-rich neighbourhoods. The idea? To foster cross-cultural understanding and showcase how ethnic diversity enriches communities. City walking tours have been launched in nine locations across Europe, including in Turin, Rome, Paris and Lisbon.
Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
Spain
Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, Spain. Image: Inn Travel
2017 marks 20 years since Almeria’s Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, in Andalucia, Spain, was made a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – one of the last unspoiled slices of wilderness in this part of the Mediterranean. Take a four day self guided walking trip around the sand dunes, dusty hills and wild, deserted beaches of this spectacular region, much of which is accessible only by foot.
Fair trade journey
Peru
Freshly ground fair trade coffee in Peru. Image: Inn Travel
Meet farmers and artisans producing fair trade goods while seeing some of the most spectacular sights in Latin America. Journey to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the greatest wonders of the world; watch the stars from the shores of Lake Titicaca; learn about organic ‘bean to cup’ coffee production and take part in traditional ceramic and weaving workshops with indigenous entrepreneurs.
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