October 1, 2017
Sri Lanka’s Mangroves
Written by Kylie Barton
Sri Lanka is an absolute gem, with its long sweeping sandy coastlines, interesting tea plantations, and exotic flora and fauna. One of the most magical things about Sri Lanka is its abundance of mangroves.
The shallow, shore-hugging waters that dot the landscape provide the perfect…
December 13, 2015
Sri Lanka – Our latest discovery
February 9, 2015
Island Spirit in a Coconut Shell
Written by Kirsty Barnby
Here is a short video summarising Island Spirit in a coconut shell! For a more detailed description, we covered some of our key principles and information on who we work with in a previous blog here.
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November 18, 2013
Power to empower!
Written by Kylie Barton
In our last post we discussed the ability of mobile technology to aid development and empower local populations, but this depends on innovative energy solutions – like solar power for example. So now here at Island Spirit we want to look at how such sustainable…
‘A Future dependent on Responsible Tourism’ – Let’s all play a part
Written by Kylie Barton
As organisations across the sector prepare to gather for World Responsible Tourism Day this week in association with the United Nations World Tourist Organisation (UNWTO), we here at Island Spirit thought we would take a little look at what is on the agenda this year.
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February 27, 2013
TIES – How can travellers find authentic experiences that are culturally respectful socially sensitive
Written Originally for TIES – The International EcoTourism Society
TIES is a non-profit association committed to promoting responsible tourism practices that benefit conservation and communities. Island Spirit was featured in their latest article, read here. The subject covers tourism’s social and cultural impact on the local communities and destinations.
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