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How to be a Responsible Traveler

Respecting Local Culture

Learn about the local culture and customs before you go. The more you know about a destination, the better you can appreciate and understand it.

When facing with strong cultural differences, please think twice before you act or behave and try to respect the differences.

Respect the local customs whenever you are visiting a local house; taking photographs with local people; handing things to them...

Always ask your guides for how to act or behave to the locality if you are not sure, during your travel. This is your holiday but it is their everyday lives.
 


 

  • Learn how to greet people in their languages!
  • Always keep calm, be patient and be polite!
  • Respect local cultures!
  • Connect with people before taking photos of them!
  • Dress modestly and neatly!
  • Follow proper culture etiquette!
  • Asian societies remain fairly traditional and are attached to old customs. So please kindly
  • Respect cultural sites!
  • Many cultural sites, even those in ruins are sacred grounds, so:
  • It is forbidden to walk or climb anywhere off regular footpaths, to scrawl or scribble on monuments, and to collect stones or any parts of the monuments or sites.
  • Contact with monks!.
  • Answer questions!

Respecting the Local Environment

Asia’s tremendous economic growth has taken place at the expense of its environment and precious biodiversity. Let’s make our travels meaningful by helping to enhance the beauty of its environment.
 


 

  • Save energy and water!
  • Water is precious. Help save it.
  • Say no to things that can harm the environment!
  • Waste is waste!
  • Refill your bottles!
  • Protect the wildlife and the flora!

Trading of elephants, tigers, primates, marine animals alive or dead and animal parts such as meat, ivory, bones, shells is illegal based on CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Therefore

  • Limit your ecological footprint!
  • Toilet Facilities!

Contributing to Poverty Alleviation

  • If you wish to alleviate poverty and provide better life opportunities for children and their families, we recommend you to do it through registered organisations.
  • Of course, it’s not easy to assess the reliability of an organisation in a foreign country. In response to traveller’s requests, we will support a list of the carefully selected projects you can trust in each destination. Contact with our sales if you are intending to do.

Child Protection

Children are NOT tourist attractions!

Visiting children centres, orphanages or schools is forbidden in western countries.

Research has shown that short-term visits (including volunteer tourism) can be harmful to a child’s development and emotional balance.Therefore,
 


 

  • Tip 01 think! Children are not tourist attractions – Don’t treat them like they are.
  • Tip 02 think! Volunteering with children makes you feel good but it could be harmful – Look for better ways to help them.
  • Tip 03 think! Children pay a price for your generosity – Don’t give to begging children.
  • Tip 04 think! Professionals know better than you – Call them if you find a child need help.
  • Tip 05 think! Sex with children is a crime – report child sex tourism.
  • Tip 06 think! Children should not be at work instead of school – Report child labor.
  • Tip 07 think! Protect Children – Be a ChildSafe Traveler.

Responsible Spending

  • Support the local economy!
  • Bargain within reason and with a smile!
  • Experience local transport!
  • Drugs & Alcohol is prohibited!
  • Do not support the sex industry!
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>LIST OF FAIR TRADE & ORGANIC SHOPS

|CAMBODIA |CHINA,YUNNAN |INDONESIA |LAOS |MYANMAR/BURMA |THAILAND |VIETNAM

Friends n’ Stuff – Tooit Tooit
Phnom Penh
- 215, Street 13
- Stall 434, Russian Market
Siem Reap
- Art Center Market Stall 21- 22E, (Wat Damnak Village)
- Marum restaurant (near Wat Polenka)
www.friends-international.org
Mekong Quilts
Home decor, bamboo furniture
- 49, Street 240, Phnom Penh
- 5 Sivutha Boulevard, Siem Reap
www.mekong-quilts.org
Daughters of Cambodia
Crafts, coffee shop & spa
- 65, Street 178, Phnom Penh
www.daughtersofcambodia.org
Association des Artisans du Cambodge
- House11B, Street 240, Phnom Penh
www.aac.org.kh
Les Artisans d’Angkor
- Chantiers-Ecoles Stung Thmey Street, Siem Reap
- 12AEo, Street 1, Phnom Penh
- Airports
www.artisansdangkor.com
Saray
Water hyacinth handicrafts
Furniture, bags, carpets
www.osmosetonlesap.net
Beau Fou boutique
- 520, Angkor Villa St, Siem Reap
www.theglobalchild.org
Epic Arts Cafe & shop
- Near old market, Kampot
www.epicarts.org.uk
SMatéria Bags
Acessories from recycled materials
www.smateria.com
Phnom Penh
- 8 E0, St 57, Boeung Keng Kang
- International Airport
- 7, St 178, Sisowath Riverside
Siem Reap
- The Alley West, Old Market Area
Senteurs d’Angkor
Spices, perfumes, body products
- 33BE0 Street 178, Phnom Penh
- Pi Tnou St (Opposite Old Market) Siem Reap
- Airports
www.senteursdangkor.com
Golden Silk
- 10 km from Banteay Srey, Prey Village Themey, Siem Reap
www.goldensilk.org
Mekong Blue
Silk products
- Street 2, Sre Po Village, Stung Treng
www.mekongblue.com
Institute for Khmer
Traditional Textiles
- 10a The-Lane, Krong Siem Reap
www.iktt.esprit-libre.org
A.N.D
- Street 240, Phnom Penh
http://artisandesigners.org
Dorsu
- Kampot Old market

Threads of life
- Jalan Kajeng 24 Ubud, Bali
www.threadsoflife.com
Yin Jewelry
- Jalan Dewi Sita, Ubud Gianyar, Bali
www.yinjewelryforthesoul.com
UTAMA Spice shop
- Monkey Forest Road (130 Meters north of Monkey Forest), Ubud, Bali
- Gopa Town Center, Jalan Danau Poso no. 57, Sanur, Bali
www.utamaspicebali.com
ViaVia Jogja
- Jl. Prawirotaman 30, Yogyakarta
www.viaviajogja.com
Lawe
- JL. Prof Dr Ki Amri Yahya, Gampingan, 6, Yogyakarta
www.laweindonesia.com/lawe-locator
Sukunan village
- Banyuraden, Gamping, Sleman, Kabupaten Sleman, Yogyakarta

Tang Dong Handicraft Development Center
- Dugushou 18th, Chang Fang Road, Old Town,Shangri-la County
www.tibetcraft.com
Nixi Black Pottery Coffee
- 5, Cang Fang Street, Chi Lang Gang Shangri-la City Old Town
www.blackpotterycoffee.webs.com
The Yunnan Mountain Handicraft Centre (YMHC)
- 1, Jinlong Jie, Shangri-la
www.ymhfshangrila.com

Organic market
- That Luang Esplanade, Vientiane
www.laosorganic.com
Carol Cassidy’s
Textiles and weaving shop
- 108, Nokekoumanne Ban Mixay, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane
www.laotextiles.com
Ock Pop Tok
Weaving & textiles
- Ban Saylom, Luang Prabang
www.ockpoptok.com
T’Shop Laï Gallery
Crafts and body products
- Vat Inpeng Street, Vientiane
www.artisanslao.com
Friend’s shop & restaurants
- 100 Sisavang Vatana Road, Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang
www.friends-international.org
CAMACrafts
- Ban Phonton, Luang Prabang
Ma Té Sai
Hilltribes’ crafts
- 2/58, Sisangvone Road, ban Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
www.matesai.com
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
- Ban Khamyong, Luang Prabang
www.taeclaos.org
Ban Chan
Pottery village
- Across Mekong River, Luang Prabang

French Association Xavier Bagnoud, AFXB
Textile, metal and wood handicrafts, and candles
- Shwe Goner Daing Street, Yangon
9 to 5pm (closed on Sundays)
[email protected]
Pomelo
Decoration, jewelery
- 89 2nd floor, Thein Phyu Road, Botataung Township, Yangon
www.pomelomyanmar.org
MBoutik – SEDN
Handicraft
- U Paing (560), Thiriripyisayar, Toechae n°4 Ward, Nyaung OO, Mandalay Region
www.sedn-mboutik.com
Hla Day
Handicraft
- 1st Floor, 81 Pansodan Street, Lower Middle Block, Yangon
www.hladaymyanmar.org - [email protected]
ChuChu
Handicraft
- Dala Township, on the southern bank of the Yangon River, Yangon
[email protected]

ThaiCraft Fair Trade
- 35 Bamrung Muang Rd., San Chao Por Sua, Phra Nakorn, Bangkok
www.thaicraft.org
The Family Tree
A unique selection of Thai handicrafts
- 7 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin
www.familytree-huahin.com
Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade
- 208 Bamrungrat Rd., Chiang Mai
www.ttcrafts.co.th
Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre
- 3rd. Floor, PDA Building,620/25 Thanalai Rd. Chiang Rai
www.pdacr.org

Mekong Quilts and Mekong Creations
Textiles, accessories, home decor
Hanoi
- 58 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem
- 13 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem
Ho Chi Minh
- 1st Floor 68 Le Loi, D.1
www.mekong-quilts.org
www.mekong-creations.org
Craft Link
Wide range of crafts
- 43-51, Van Mieu, Hanoi
www.craftlink.com.vn
Healing the Wounded Heart
Diverse useful objects from recycled materials
- 23 Vo Thi Sau Street, Hue
www.spiralfoundation.org
Reaching Out (Hòa Nhập)
Wide range of crafts
- 103, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An
www.ReachingOutVietnam.com
Silent Tea House
- 131 Tran Phu, Hoi An
Lifestart Foundation
Diverse crafts
- 77 Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An
Metiseko
Fashion and home décor
- • 71 Hang Gai, Hanoi
- • 3 Chau Thuong Van, Minh An, Hoi An
www.metiseko.com
 
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>LIST OF ORGANIC & TRAINING RESTAURANTS

|CAMBODIA |INDONESIA |LAOS |MYANMAR |THAILAND |VIETNAM

Friends The restaurant
- 215 Street 13, Phnom Penh
Eleven One Kitchen
- St. 334, Phnom Penh
Lotus Blanc Restaurant SMC
- Main Entrance of PSE, Pour un Sourire d’Enfant, 38, Phnom
Penh
Bloom Café
- 40 Samdach Sangkreach Tieng (St. 222), Phnom Penh
Marum
- 8A, B Phum Slokram (Between Wat Polanka and Catholic Church), Krong Siem Reap
Spoons
- 0142, Group 5, Pave Road, Bamboo Street Wat Damnak Village Salakomreouk Commune, Siem Reap
Sala Bai Restaurant
- Wat Svay, Tonle Sap Road, Siem Reap
Haven
- Chocolate Rd, Krong Siem Reap
Bayon Pastry School Coffee shop
- Taphul Village, Krong Siem Reap
Le Jardin des Délices
- National Route 6 (Airport Road), Siem Reap
Bayon Pastry School Coffee Shop
- Taphul Village, Siem Reap
Don Bosco Hotel School Restaurant
- Street Ou-Pram, Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville

Zula Vegetarian Paradise
- Jalan Dhyana Pura No.5, Seminyak, Kuta, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Earth cafe and market
- Jl. Kayu Aya No.99, Seminyak, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Moksa Plant-based Restaurant & Permaculture Garden
- Puskesmas Ubud II, Gg.Damai, Sayan, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
The Fair warung Bale
- Taman Kaja, Jl. Sri Wedari No.6, Ubud (bold), Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
Hospitality foundation & restaurant
- Jl Mananga Aba, Karuni, Loura, Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya, Nusa Tenggara Tim

Let’s Eat
- Phai Nam street, Vientiane
Lanith Café
- Khounboulom road, Bat Watchanh, Vientiane
Khaiphaen
- 100 Sisavang Vatana, Ban Wat nong, Luang Prabang
Saffron Cafe
- Khem Khong Road, Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang

Linkage restaurant and Art Gallery
- No. 141, 1st floor, Seikkantha Street Between Mahabandoola and MM MM, Merchant Rd, Yangon
Shwe Sa Bwe
- 20 Malikha Street Township, Yangon
Sanon
- Pyu Saw Hti Street next to Nyaung U Thante Hotel Nyaung-U, Old Bagan
Inle Heritage Restaurant
- Inle Heritage, Innpawkhon Village, Inle Lake, Shan State
Yangon Bakehouse
- Pearl Condo, Block C, Ground Floor, Kab Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon

Cabbages & condoms
- 10 Sukhumvit 12 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khet Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Bo Lan
- 24 Sukhumvit 53 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Bangkok
The passport
- 507 Moo 10, Maepa, Mae sot
Cabbages & Condoms Express
- 302/3-4 Ratchadapisek Road, Samsen Nok, Houy Kwang, Bangkok
Krua Chuan Chom
- 33/3 In front of Khlong Prem Prison, Ngam Wong Wan Road, Lat Yao Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok
Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Chiang Rai
- 620/1 Thanalai Road, Wiang, Muang, Chiang Rai
Krua Chuan Chom, Chiangmai
- Corrections Center for Women, Rajatvithee Road, Chiang Mai

Koto
- 19 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D.1, Ho Chi Minh City
Bloom
- 3/5 Hoang Sa, D.1, Ho Chi Minh City
MaiSen Bistro
- 56 Nguyen Van Lac, W. 19, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Noir
- 180D Hai Ba Trung, Đa Kao Ward, D. 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Blanc
- 178/180D Hai Ba Trung, Đa Kao Ward, D. 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Organik House
- 7F Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ben Nghe, D. 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The Royal Saigon
- 201 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, D. 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Koto
- 59 Van Mieu, Dong Da, Hanoi
Bloom
- 14 Nguyen Cong Tru, Hue
La Boulangerie Française Hué
- 46 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Hue
Streets International
- 17 Le Loi, Minh An Ward, Hoian
Reaching Out Tea House
- 131 Tran Phu, Minh An Ward, Hoian
White Lotus
- 11 Phan Boi Châu, Cam Chau, Hoian
Karma Waters
- 213 Nguyen Duy Hieu, Cam Chau, Hoian
Karma Waters
- 110 Tran Huy Lieu, Khue Trung, Cam Le, Danang

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