WHO IS MINDFUL TRAVEL?

“LIFE IS SHORT AND THE WORLD IS WIDE”

– Percy Fawcett

Increasingly over the past 50 years, traveling abroad has become an easier endeavor, allowing people from all over the world to explore the farthest reaches of the planet. The world is indeed wide, but also smaller than ever. This simple but inspiring notion from Percy Fawcett, one of the great South American explorers, has shaped our outlook on travel. Indeed, we’re not just a travel company. Our focus is private, customized journeys that immerse travelers in unique experiences, connect with new people & cultures, and explore a place yet unknown.

With this in mind, we’re acutely aware of the impacts travel can have on local communities — both positive and negative. It’s certainly true that visitors contribute financially to hotels, restaurants and to guides which, in turn contributes the local economy at large. And, in many countries, tourism is one of the main contributors to the overall economic landscape

However, overlooked at times is the increased development in small communities that leads to resources being redirected that otherwise may have contributed to social projects, such as a new elementary school. Or

the new road being cut through the jungle to make the journey to an Amazon lodge more efficient, but also negatively impacting the wildlife habitat.

And so the question, “what is mindful travel?” is multifaceted — it can certainly mean a yoga retreat, some R&R for busy professionals, or a slow-paced journey. But it can also signify an understanding of how an overlooked local community & its environment is impacted by tourism, and taking steps to give back.

Our goal is to make the dreams of our passengers come true without sacrificing the dignity of the people or the environment they inhabit. This is why we give a portion of our profits directly to local charities and institutions to improve the lives & livelihoods of those communities that our passengers visit.

We strive to leave the world a better place through travel and hope you will join us in that effort.

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