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This is your holiday but it is their everyday lives.” I pledge to be a responsible tourist. I take this pledge as a guest to your home, to preserve and protect your beautiful and unique Asia. I vow to tread lightly, act kindly and explore mindfully. I shall not take what is not given. I shall not harm what does not harm me. The only footprints I shall leave are those that will wash away. </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_v6hy535 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_bz6s538 first">  <div class="module module-image tb_ac85600 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img data-tf-not-load="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="2560" height="2476" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Greetings-3-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8475" title="Greetings 3" alt="Learn how to say ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’ and ‘thank you’ in the local language. People highly appreciate it!" srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Greetings-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Greetings-3-scaled-300x290.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Greetings-3-scaled-900x870.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Greetings-3-scaled-768x743.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Greetings-3-scaled-1536x1486.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Greetings-3-scaled-2048x1981.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> Learn how to say ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’ and ‘thank you’ in the local language. People highly appreciate it! </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_m0b9540 last">  <div class="module module-text tb_dw7q813 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Greetings</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Asian societies remain fairly traditional and are attached to old customs.</p> <p dir="ltr">Avoid showing affection in public as it is considered quite offensive – sorry, no kissing! Don’t touch people of the opposite sex. Avoid touching someone on the head</p> <p dir="ltr">Don’t curl your fingers to beckon somebody over or point it at another person’s face. Asian people generally use a subtle downward waving motion to summon someone.</p> <p dir="ltr">When using a toothpick, use one hand to cover your mouth.</p> <p dir="ltr">Present money and gifts with both hands and accept them the same way.</p> <p dir="ltr">Always let the oldest be served first and bend slightly in front of elders.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_22kx543 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_3tlp545 first">  <div class="module module-text tb_42im547 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Be sensitive to local cultures</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Each country has many different ethnic groups, each of which may have its very own etiquette and taboos. Always listen to the advice of your guide.</p> <p dir="ltr">Cultural diversity and exoticism is what you came looking for so accept the differences and enjoy it! Do tell locals about your own culture, most are just as curious as you are to learn about other cultures.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_mr50547 last">  <div class="module module-image tb_ydy3546 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1396" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Local-cultures-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8492" title="Local cultures" alt="Learn about culture and customs, the more you know about your destination, the better you will appreciate and understand it." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Local-cultures-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Local-cultures-scaled-300x164.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Local-cultures-scaled-900x491.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Local-cultures-scaled-768x419.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Local-cultures-scaled-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Local-cultures-scaled-2048x1117.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> Learn about culture and customs, the more you know about your destination, the better you will appreciate and understand it. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_u1db345 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_fr1f346 first">  <div class="module module-image tb_7nr3346 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1852" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rice-field-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8482" title="Rice field" alt="Take some time to chat with the locals first. The photo will become a shared memory which you can send back to them." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rice-field-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rice-field-scaled-300x217.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rice-field-scaled-900x651.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rice-field-scaled-768x556.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rice-field-scaled-1536x1111.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rice-field-scaled-2048x1482.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> Take some time to chat with the locals first. The photo will become a shared memory which you can send back to them. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_zmps346 last">  <div class="module module-text tb_br8x346 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Connect with people before taking pictures</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Be prepared to answer, on numerous times, personal questions like: “Where are you from? Where are you going? Are you married? How old are you? etc…” Most people are simply trying to be friendly, to practice their English skills or start a conversation. </p> <p dir="ltr">Do note that privacy has a very different meaning in Asia. Locals will never criticize you, but will be embarrassed and politely keep their opinions to themselves.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_7g1y722 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_p0su727 first">  <div class="module module-text tb_j8iq729 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Respect cultural sites</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Many cultural sites, even those in ruins are sacred grounds. </p> <p dir="ltr">Show respect to monks, novices and nuns, don’t offer to shake hands, avoid stepping on a monk’s shadow. Ladies, do not sit next to, or hand anything directly to Buddhist monks. Show respect by not taking photos or disturbing monks during prayer times. Don’t sit with your back or feet towards Buddha’s image. Handle Buddha images or sacred objects with respect; avoid placing them in inappropriate places (on the floor for example). </p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_8lly731 last">  <div class="module module-image tb_zqu3732 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1589" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Climb-statue-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8473" title="Climb statue" alt="It is forbidden to walk or climb anywhere out off regular footpaths, to scrawl or scribble on monuments, and to collect stones or any parts of the monument or site." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Climb-statue-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Climb-statue-scaled-300x186.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Climb-statue-scaled-900x559.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Climb-statue-scaled-768x477.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Climb-statue-scaled-1536x953.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Climb-statue-scaled-2048x1271.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> It is forbidden to walk or climb anywhere out off regular footpaths, to scrawl or scribble on monuments, and to collect stones or any parts of the monument or site. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_fbe1257 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_tgm6260 first">  <div class="module module-image tb_qz3o261 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="2258" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kid-selling-no-guide-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8478" title="Kid selling no guide" alt="Do not give gifts, money or sweets to children or buy anything from them – although you might think it helps. It only encourages them to stay on the streets where they have little hope of a better life and are vulnerable to all sorts of abuse. These children are often exploited by local mafias." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kid-selling-no-guide-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kid-selling-no-guide-scaled-300x265.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kid-selling-no-guide-scaled-900x794.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kid-selling-no-guide-scaled-768x677.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kid-selling-no-guide-scaled-1536x1355.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kid-selling-no-guide-scaled-2048x1806.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> Do not give gifts, money or sweets to children or buy anything from them – although you might think it helps. It only encourages them to stay on the streets where they have little hope of a better life and are vulnerable to all sorts of abuse. These children are often exploited by local mafias. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_6i1c262 last">  <div class="module module-text tb_nbuc262 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Do not give gifts or buy anything from children</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Children are not tourist attractions. Visiting children centres, orphanages or schools is forbidden in western countries.</p> <p dir="ltr">Research has shown that short-term visits (including volunteer tourism) can be harmful to a child’s development and emotional balance. UNICEF, Friend’s International and an increasing number of children organisations are now campaigning to stop what has become an exploitative practice that turns children and disadvantaged communities into tourist commodities.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ask yourself: would you allow complete strangers to approach your children, take pictures of them, or give them candies? If you wish to learn more, please visit: www.thinkchildsafe.org</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_571l42 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_7hom46 first">  <div class="module module-text tb_sb1247 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Support the local economy</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Buy locally made food & handicrafts directly from local craftsman and markets.</p> <p dir="ltr">The diversity of local modes of transport adds to the charm of travel. You might be annoyed sometimes by endless calls to use tuk tuks or cyclos but be patient. A polite ‘no, thank you.’ will suffice. Be sure to always agree on the price before taking any form or local transport. For the best sightseeing experience, walk, cycle, take a cyclo or a rickshaw.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_w0rv48 last">  <div class="module module-image tb_myof48 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <a href="https://exofoundation.org/fair-trade-and-organic-shops/"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1188" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Locally-made-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8493" title="Locally made" alt="Click on the picture to access a list of shops supporting community projects that help to directly improve the livelihoods of the most disadvantaged people." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Locally-made-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Locally-made-scaled-300x139.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Locally-made-scaled-900x418.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Locally-made-scaled-768x356.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Locally-made-scaled-1536x713.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Locally-made-scaled-2048x950.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </a> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> Click on the picture to access a list of shops supporting community projects that help to directly improve the livelihoods of the most disadvantaged people. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_g7h6653 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_8ax4656 first">  <div class="module module-image tb_nzr1657 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1695" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Market-deal-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8494" title="Bargain within reason and with a smile!" alt="With patience and a broad smile you will not only get a better price but also enjoy the art of negotiation – that is very much part of markets in Asia. Whatever you buy, be mindful that it is part of their livelihood." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Market-deal-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Market-deal-scaled-300x199.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Market-deal-scaled-900x596.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Market-deal-scaled-768x509.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Market-deal-scaled-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Market-deal-scaled-2048x1356.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> With patience and a broad smile you will not only get a better price but also enjoy the art of negotiation – that is very much part of markets in Asia. Whatever you buy, be mindful that it is part of their livelihood. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_colz657 last">  <div class="module module-text tb_711b658 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Bargain within reason and with a smile</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Whatever the situation, try to stay calm, firm and courteous and speak without raising your voice. Becoming angry is considered a major weakness and local people will be embarrassed for you. ‘Saving face’ is a subtle but important aspect of personal dignity and smiling often can help to open cultural doors.</p> <p dir="ltr">Criticism is not as easily accepted as it is in western countries and should only be made when also giving praise.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_kc3e322 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_lsys325 first">  <div class="module module-text tb_l1su325 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Protect the Wildlife and the flora</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Do not buy any wild animals either dead or alive.</p> <p dir="ltr">Do not purchase historical artefacts, souvenirs made of shells, corals, precious wood or any endangered species. Trading of elephants, tigers, primates, marine animals alive or dead and animal parts such as meat, ivory, bones, shells is illegal. Other wild animal parts such as turtle, pangolin, monkey, red tuna, seahorses, shells, coral and more should not be purchased.</p> <p dir="ltr">Do not buy any furniture made of timber or other natural materials taken from the forest and the natural ecosystem.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_3war326 last">  <div class="module module-image tb_scf4326 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1310" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdcage-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8472" title="Birdcage" alt="For example, sometimes local people will try to sell you caged birds to be set free that helps to bring good luck. However, by paying for it you only encourage them to capture more." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdcage-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdcage-scaled-300x154.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdcage-scaled-900x461.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdcage-scaled-768x393.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdcage-scaled-1536x786.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Birdcage-scaled-2048x1048.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> For example, sometimes local people will try to sell you caged birds to be set free that helps to bring good luck. However, by paying for it you only encourage them to capture more. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_9aff261 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_l8cm263 first">  <div class="module module-image tb_0g01263 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="2040" src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Do-not-support-the-sex-industry-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8474" title="Do not support the sex industry" alt="This includes the various shows in hostess bars, street prostitution etc..." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Do-not-support-the-sex-industry-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Do-not-support-the-sex-industry-scaled-300x239.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Do-not-support-the-sex-industry-scaled-900x717.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Do-not-support-the-sex-industry-scaled-768x612.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Do-not-support-the-sex-industry-scaled-1536x1224.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Do-not-support-the-sex-industry-scaled-2048x1632.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> This includes the various shows in hostess bars, street prostitution etc… </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_p1uk264 last">  <div class="module module-text tb_ue5b264 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Do not support the sex industry</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">You risk putting money into the hands of the mafia and catching diseases. What you may see as a glitzy entertainment has a gloomy backstage. Most men and women involved are part of a larger network of human traffickers.</p> <p dir="ltr">Pedophilia is strictly forbidden. Violators will be pursued and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, even after they return to their home countries.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_1qog621 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_97a3622 first">  <div class="module module-text tb_fmoq623 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Anti-plastic attitude</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Plastic disposal is a major problem in Asia.</p> <p dir="ltr">When ordering a drink, ask your guide to help you order without a plastic straw. If a glass is not clean using a straw does not make it any safer.</p> <p dir="ltr">Avoid wrapping your luggage in kilometres of plastic wrap; protect them with locks and carry precious items with you.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_5cz2623 last">  <div class="module module-image tb_kp0v623 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20width='2560'%20height='1668'%20viewBox=%270%200%202560%201668%27%3E%3C/svg%3E" loading="lazy" data-lazy="1" style="background:linear-gradient(to right,#fefefe 25%,#edabac 25% 50%,#f1edec 50% 75%,#fefefe 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#b4b49a 25%,#f2eeed 25% 50%,#ccb48e 50% 75%,#040300 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#70a4d3 25%,#be90be 25% 50%,#6fa6cf 50% 75%,#242424 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#dacec0 25%,#dbcdc0 25% 50%,#dbcdc0 50% 75%,#dbcdc0 75%)" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1668" data-tf-src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled.jpg" class="tf_svg_lazy wp-post-image wp-image-8480" title="No plastic fruit" alt="Take your own bags with you when shopping – Say no to any kind of plastic or styrofoam food boxes." data-tf-srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-300x195.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-900x586.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-768x500.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-1536x1001.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-2048x1334.jpg 2048w" data-tf-sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="2560" height="1668" data-tf-not-load src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8480" title="No plastic fruit" alt="Take your own bags with you when shopping – Say no to any kind of plastic or styrofoam food boxes." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-300x195.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-900x586.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-768x500.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-1536x1001.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/No-plastic-fruit-scaled-2048x1334.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></noscript> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> Take your own bags with you when shopping – Say no to any kind of plastic or styrofoam food boxes. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_1gm7936 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_9z4k940 first">  <div class="module module-image tb_aomf942 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20width='2301'%20height='2560'%20viewBox=%270%200%202301%202560%27%3E%3C/svg%3E" loading="lazy" data-lazy="1" style="background:linear-gradient(to right,#def0b2 25%,#fefefe 25% 50%,#fefefe 50% 75%,#dff3ae 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#b9d281 25%,#c4d996 25% 50%,#c5d896 50% 75%,#000203 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#30a355 25%,#e5e0b6 25% 50%,#f7f5bc 50% 75%,#b7d176 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#f8f3b9 25%,#f6f4b9 25% 50%,#c7c7ab 50% 75%,#fefefe 75%)" decoding="async" width="2301" height="2560" data-tf-src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled.jpg" class="tf_svg_lazy wp-post-image wp-image-8476" title="Jungle trash 4" alt="Jungle trash 4" data-tf-srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled.jpg 2301w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-270x300.jpg 270w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-809x900.jpg 809w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-768x854.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-1381x1536.jpg 1381w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-1841x2048.jpg 1841w" data-tf-sizes="(max-width: 2301px) 100vw, 2301px" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="2301" height="2560" data-tf-not-load src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8476" title="Jungle trash 4" alt="Jungle trash 4" srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled.jpg 2301w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-270x300.jpg 270w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-809x900.jpg 809w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-768x854.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-1381x1536.jpg 1381w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jungle-trash-4-scaled-1841x2048.jpg 1841w" sizes="(max-width: 2301px) 100vw, 2301px" /></noscript> </div>  </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_tdst943 last">  <div class="module module-text tb_y7gw944 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Waste is a waste</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">Avoid leaving any rubbish behind, especially when trekking or visiting rural villages. Ideally pick up any rubbish you see littering the forest, the sea or beach, protect Mother Nature. Smokers, please keep your cigarette butts with you until you find the next dustbin.</p> <p dir="ltr">Organic waste such as food scraps should not be scattered or buried in National Parks and any natural areas. This may introduce non-endemic seeds into the local ecosystem. Carry back all your waste with you.</p> <p dir="ltr">Bring back used batteries to your home country, there is no reliable recycling processing here.</p> <p dir="ltr">Please always use the toilet facilities provided. If there are none, go at least 50 metres away from water sources and people’s homes. Cover everything and carry any sanitary napkins or baby diapers back with you in a bag for appropriate disposal later.</p> <p dir="ltr">Avoid throwing waste on a fire as it might offend the local community – many locals consider fire to be sacred.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_w7wi91 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_2tha92 first">  <div class="module module-text tb_0z0j92 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Save energy and water</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">In your room, use air-conditioning sensibly. Turn it down when you leave your room or even at night when a fan is sufficient.</p> <p dir="ltr">Turn off taps and switches when not in use. You can choose not to have your towels and bed linen changed daily, just follow the signs!</p> <p dir="ltr">Wherever water is heated with cut timber, avoid hot showers it will invigorate your blood circulation.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ask your driver to open windows to cool down with fresh air in rural areas.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_owak93 last">  <div class="module module-image tb_51bj93 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20width='2560'%20height='1885'%20viewBox=%270%200%202560%201885%27%3E%3C/svg%3E" loading="lazy" data-lazy="1" style="background:linear-gradient(to right,#bebebe 25%,#fefefe 25% 50%,#000406 50% 75%,#fcfcfc 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#000002 25%,#789372 25% 50%,#9ae4fd 50% 75%,#fdfdfd 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#a4e4fd 25%,#fafafa 25% 50%,#dec0b5 50% 75%,#120500 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#fcf5e3 25%,#1f1f1f 25% 50%,#faf8e3 50% 75%,#faf8e3 75%)" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1885" data-tf-src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled.jpg" class="tf_svg_lazy wp-post-image wp-image-8483" title="Save energy white" alt="WATER IS PRECIOUS, HELP SAVE IT." data-tf-srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-300x221.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-900x663.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-768x566.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-1536x1131.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-2048x1508.jpg 2048w" data-tf-sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="2560" height="1885" data-tf-not-load src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8483" title="Save energy white" alt="WATER IS PRECIOUS, HELP SAVE IT." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-300x221.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-900x663.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-768x566.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-1536x1131.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Save-energy-white-scaled-2048x1508.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></noscript> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> WATER IS PRECIOUS, HELP SAVE IT. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_69pp513 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_mxsk516 first">  <div class="module module-image tb_i1ss517 image-card-layout tf_mw" data-lazy="1"> <div class="image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw"> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20width='2560'%20height='1810'%20viewBox=%270%200%202560%201810%27%3E%3C/svg%3E" loading="lazy" data-lazy="1" style="background:linear-gradient(to right,#cff7ff 25%,#a4896b 25% 50%,#cff7ff 50% 75%,#cff7ff 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#cef6fe 25%,#e0f9fe 25% 50%,#cbf8fe 50% 75%,#cef6fe 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#a2d19b 25%,#f3a58e 25% 50%,#ee9cc2 50% 75%,#97d48f 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#efe29c 25%,#fdebad 25% 50%,#ffe9ad 50% 75%,#feeaad 75%)" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1810" data-tf-src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled.jpg" class="tf_svg_lazy wp-post-image wp-image-8491" title="Limit eco footprint" alt="When snorkeling, be aware that touching coral formations hinder their growth – and note that coral cuts are prone to infection. Do not collect nor buy any coral or shell." data-tf-srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-300x212.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-900x636.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-768x543.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-2048x1448.jpg 2048w" data-tf-sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="2560" height="1810" data-tf-not-load src="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled.jpg" class="wp-post-image wp-image-8491" title="Limit eco footprint" alt="When snorkeling, be aware that touching coral formations hinder their growth – and note that coral cuts are prone to infection. Do not collect nor buy any coral or shell." srcset="https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-300x212.jpg 300w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-900x636.jpg 900w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-768x543.jpg 768w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https://exofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Limit-eco-footprint-scaled-2048x1448.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></noscript> </div>  <div class="image-content"> <div class="image-caption tb_text_wrap"> When snorkeling, be aware that touching coral formations hinder their growth – and note that coral cuts are prone to infection. Do not collect nor buy any coral or shell. </div>  </div>  </div>  </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_rkt7518 last">  <div class="module module-text tb_nzfv519 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Animal in tourism</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">We want to protect wildlife and promote conservation, we therefore recommend a sensitive approach to all animal attractions, such as elephant camps, primate centers, tiger zoos or marine wildlife attractions.</p> <p dir="ltr">An easy rule of thumb for you: places where animals have to perform in an unnatural way, or are chased or lured are not recommended!</p> <p dir="ltr">Please do respect animal’s natural behavioral patterns. Animals should always have access to food and water, and live free from pain, discomfort, fear or stress.</p> <p dir="ltr">Never feed or touch wild animals on land or underwater.</p> <p dir="ltr">Never stare or smile at primates.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you visit an elephant camp and you see see an elephant forbidden to eat grass, walking on concrete, under the sun, carrying over 150kgs, or performing unnatural activities such as painting, playing football etc… Refuse it!</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_row themify_builder_row tb_x6uc818 tf_w"> <div class="row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel"> <div data-lazy="1" class="module_column tb-column tb_9wxo820 first">  <div class="module module-text tb_zyw2821 " data-lazy="1"> <div class="tb_text_wrap"> <div> <h2 dir="ltr">Stay on the beaten tracks</h2> </div> <div> <p dir="ltr">This is particularly important during the wet season, when it is all too easy to create new tracks in order to get a better footing. When this happens the trail soon becomes a series of footpaths that turn into erosion gullies.</p> <p dir="ltr">In limestones caves, do not touch formations as natural body oils hinder their growth and discolour the limestone. These have taken thousands of years to shape into what you can see today!</p> <p dir="ltr">Reduce deforestation by avoiding unnecessary use of scarce firewood such as limiting beach bonfires.</p> <p dir="ltr">On nature treks, when you need to bathe in streams or lakes, limit soap usage and/or use organic soap and shampoo. 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