Ethical tourism
Hi folks. No politics intended in this post - just some questions. There's no doubt that we are privileged people - to ride in other countries or around the world. There's also no doubt that we sometimes ride through countries where poverty is extreme, or freedom is questionable.
What's our responsibility? Do you feel that you spend money there, thus help the economy? Do you go out of your way to buy local? Do you volunteer while travelling, or make donations or what?
I've watched hundreds of hours of video's of folk riding around the world. In none of them has this been discussed publicly, nor have I seen them actively pursuing this. I contacted some of the more famous ones and asked - cause they may be doing lots, and not showing it...but I got no response.
Thanks. As I get ready to leave - this question is important to me.
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