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Rachel Botsman Makes the Case for Collaborative Consumption

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How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

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From trekking fees in Nepal and wildlife conservancies in Kenya to visitor limits in Patagonia and strict Arctic rules in Svalbard, responsible adventure travel can help fund conservation, protect habitats, and create sustainable income for local communities.

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