The United Nations has released a guidebook on how to be a responsible traveller. Photo: AFP
Always ask before taking photos of other people to respect their privacy, and refrain from giving money to begging children. Learn to speak a few words in the local language and make sure your purchase isn’t made with endangered plants or animals.
These are some of the tips from the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) new Travel. Enjoy. Respect handbook, part of a global public awareness programme that comes with a manual on how to be a responsible tourist.
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