An ever curious traveler and foodie with a passion for making memories with my family. I love helping families confidently explore our beautiful world at home & abroad through food and travel. No matter your budget. Join me if you'd like to make more memories with your kids, without straining your finances, going into debt, or feeling like you'd have to sell off a kidney to fund your next vacation or enjoy healthy delicious food.
Fuel Shortages & Travel as a Social Responsibility
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Hey Reader, Hello from rainy Victoria, BC. Spring is in the air here, and I am starting to see the first tree buds of the season starting to bloom. This is one of my favorite times of year here as everything starts to bloom. As I was sitting down to write about the situation in Cuba for travellers, I noticed this headline "Canada's major airlines wind down flights to Cuba as Havana airport warns it will run out of jet fuel. " Cuba is a popular winter destination especially for Canadians. Some hotels also began consolidating guests into certain hotels as the nation is experiencing worsening shortages of electricity, fuel and basic necessities including food, water, and medicine. Which got me thinking about our responsibility as travelers. It's my belief that where and how we spend our money matters. Especially in times of crisis, and during / after disasters or places with over tourism happening. "Should I travel to XXX right now" is something I hear alot when these things happen. I get it. Not only have you worked hard for your vacation, but a lot of these places do rely on tourism to support their economy and give work to local residents. However, it's also my belief that if a nation's limited food or fuel supply is being funneled to hotels / tourism to the detriment of its residents, or a place is so popular locals can't afford to live there, or the ecosystem is being damaged, we have a collective social responsibility to consider choosing another vacation destination, until these situations are addressed. What do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Journey On, Donna Traveling soon? Here are some resources to use:
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An ever curious traveler and foodie with a passion for making memories with my family. I love helping families confidently explore our beautiful world at home & abroad through food and travel. No matter your budget. Join me if you'd like to make more memories with your kids, without straining your finances, going into debt, or feeling like you'd have to sell off a kidney to fund your next vacation or enjoy healthy delicious food.
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