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properties. Dress appropriately especially in religious ground and be sensitive to the custom of the local people. Learn some basic local language such as greetings, respect their privacy, ask permission when taking photographs or entering their home and do not cause damage to their properties.

7. Support and help the local community by buying local products; do not buy products that exploit the young and the vulnerable. Visit the place where they make the products to show your appreciation for the skills and effort.

8. Visit local conservation projects like forest conservation, animal sanctuary and learn what the people do to preserve their environment.

9. Eco travel is also about visiting local conservation projects like forest conservation, animal sanctuary and learning about what people do to preserve their environment. There are eco holidays where you can stay and participate in the conservation projects like forestry, wild life conservation and protection.

10. Conservation is also about keeping the environment clean, not wasting water especially in places where water is scarce and not wasting food.

Eco travelling is responsible travelling. When you practice responsible travelling, you encourage the good practice of tolerance and respect. When you take an interest in conservation projects and wildlife, you help sustain the livelihood of the local people and indirectly help build their community.

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