All this travel stuff has a purpose
I realize that it might not be clear sometimes when I’m chatting up galleries, exhibitions, tours, and trips that each of my recommendations have something to do with the GrassRoutes mission.
All of the businesses and activities we highlight do meet our criteria in more ways than one, whether they are locally owned, hiring locals, banking locally, providing employees with health care or hiring those that are re-entering the workforce, whether they are composting or recycling, using repurposed materials in their operations, art, or building, using fair trade merchandise, organic or local produce, featuring local art and promoting community involvement and education – all of these factors come into play for each and every blog entry, and review on each GrassRoutes guidebook.
I woke up this morning and just felt the need to reiterate that – traveling and enjoying yourself can have a really positive impact on the local environment, economy and community with a little forethought, and a little help from GrassRoutes.
