{"id":25579,"date":"2021-04-16T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T09:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=25579"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:59:08","slug":"responsible-travel-experiences-trafalgar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/responsible-travel-experiences-trafalgar\/","title":{"rendered":"9 incredible Make Travel Matter Experiences to do with Trafalgar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trafalgar believes that responsible tourism and travel should leave a positive impact on the people and communities we visit. That\u2019s why we include our unique Make Travel Matter (MTM) Experiences on our trips. We carefully choose these responsible travel experiences to encourage the greatest community or environmental benefit. They\u2019re endorsed by industry experts, directly tied to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgoals.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UN Global Goals<\/a>, and are developed only for Trafalgar and our related brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of Goal 9 of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/about-us\/make-travel-matter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How We Tread Right strategy<\/a> &#8211; including at least one MTM Experience on 50% of itineraries by 2024 &#8211; you\u2019ll see even more responsible travel tours from Trafalgar very soon. To help inspire your next responsible travel trip, here are 9 of our most enriching MTM Experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-support-the-shangilia-home-for-kenyan-children\">1. Support the Shangilia Home for Kenyan children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMzPOQthYDw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\"background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;margin: 1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:99.375%;width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px);width:calc(100% - 2px)\"><div style=\"padding:16px\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMzPOQthYDw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\"flex-direction: row;align-items: center\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div> <div style=\"height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px\"><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px\"> <div style=\"color:#3897f0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:550;line-height:18px\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div> <div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto\"> <div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div> <div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\"color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMzPOQthYDw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Love For Kenya (@loveforkenya)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <a href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\">\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Your visit to the <a href=\"http:\/\/loveforkenya.org\/children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shangilia Children\u2019s Home<\/a> will Make Travel Matter by supporting the centre\u2019s efforts to transform the children&#8217;s lives. Located in Kenya&#8217;s Vihiga County, the centre supports around 60 children who have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected or abused. The home provides a loving and stable environment for the children where they feel they belong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also provide their basic needs like housing, food, clothing, education and emotional and financial support, and your visit will help the centre continue their incredible work. During your visit, you\u2019ll have the chance to meet the older children as they practice their music, dance and acrobatics, and get an insight into how the home is changing the lives of these children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/african-safari-adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">African Safari Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-visit-the-turtle-conservancy-in-tortuguero-national-park\">2. Visit the Turtle Conservancy in Tortuguero National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3xP8jzlgAh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\"background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;margin: 1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:99.375%;width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px);width:calc(100% - 2px)\"><div style=\"padding:16px\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3xP8jzlgAh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\"flex-direction: row;align-items: center\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div> <div style=\"height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px\"><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px\"> <div style=\"color:#3897f0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:550;line-height:18px\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div> <div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto\"> <div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div> <div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\"color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3xP8jzlgAh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Visit Costa Rica (@visit_costarica)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <a href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\">\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a wildlife enthusiast, you\u2019ll love this experience at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conserveturtles.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turtle Conservancy in Tortuguero National Park<\/a>. The foundation protects the endangered sea turtles in Tortuguero, the most important nesting site for the endangered green turtle in the western hemisphere. You&#8217;ll meet a Local Specialist from the foundation and learn how the foundation works with local communities to reduce poaching and encourage protection of the turtles, which came close to extinction in the 1960s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 60 years later, they are now the world\u2019s oldest sea turtle protection organisation. Your responsible travel experience will Make Travel Matter by helping them continue their invaluable research, education and conservation work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/monkeys-jungles-and-volcanoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-discover-the-hand-weaving-traditions-at-laboratorio-giuditta-brozzetti\">3. Discover the hand-weaving traditions at Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B_vMHgNp4_9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\"background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;margin: 1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:99.375%;width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px);width:calc(100% - 2px)\"><div style=\"padding:16px\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B_vMHgNp4_9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\"flex-direction: row;align-items: center\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div> <div style=\"height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px\"><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px\"> <div style=\"color:#3897f0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:550;line-height:18px\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div> <div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto\"> <div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div> <div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\"color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B_vMHgNp4_9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Laboratorio Brozzetti Perugia (@museolaboratoriobrozzetti)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <a href=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\">\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1921, this amazing weaving school has taught four generations of young girls the ancient tradition of frame hand-weaving. Incredibly, they use the same methods used in the Middle Ages and original antique looms. You\u2019ll find stunning hand-woven pieces like tablecloths, pillow covers and bed linen. You\u2019ll even get to enjoy a private demonstration of this historic art form at the workshop in Perugia, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/italian-weaver-italy-ancient-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet Marta Cucchia, the woman keeping one of Italy\u2019s most ancient crafts alive<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treadright.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TreadRight<\/a> Heritage Initiative grants program supports Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti. The school uses these funds to provide education on the weaving tradition and a stable income for the community-based cooperative. Since Trafalgar has been taking guests here, the number of guests has tripled. Your visit will Make Travel Matter by helping to preserve one of Italy&#8217;s last remaining traditional wooden frame hand-weaving workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/italy-bellissimo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy Bellissimo<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-help-sustain-thanh-dong-organic-village\">4. Help sustain Thanh Dong Organic Village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/03\/vegetable-gardens-thanh-dong-organic-village-vietnam-2-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"green vegetable gardens Thanh Dong Organic village Hoi An\" class=\"wp-image-25594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vegetable-gardens-thanh-dong-organic-village-vietnam-2-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vegetable-gardens-thanh-dong-organic-village-vietnam-2-1-330x186.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vegetable-gardens-thanh-dong-organic-village-vietnam-2-1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch with your green thumb at the beautiful Thanh Dong Organic Village in Hoi An. As one of the first organic agricultural villages in Hoi An, this small farming community is doing big things. Along with providing certified organic vegetables to the area, the village also teaches people about organic farming and Vietnamese cuisine, and promotes sustainable agriculture in Vietnam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This green travel experience will Make Travel Matter by helping the community to maintain their livelihood and organic farming practices. You\u2019ll get to Dive into Culture as you meet the local farmers and learn about their working routines. After exploring the farm, you\u2019ll relax with a soothing foot massage to top off a wonderful day in Hoi An.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/highlights-of-vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highlights of Vietnam<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-help-preserve-the-magical-giant-s-causeway\">5. Help preserve the magical Giant\u2019s Causeway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/03\/GiantsCauseway-sunset-rocks-1024x658.jpeg\" alt=\"rocky stepping stones mountains Giants Causeway Northern Ireland responsible travel experiences\" class=\"wp-image-25589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GiantsCauseway-sunset-rocks-1024x658.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GiantsCauseway-sunset-rocks-330x212.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GiantsCauseway-sunset-rocks.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Northern Ireland is a spectacular piece of the Emerald Isle, filled with natural wonders like the mystical and UNESCO listed Giant\u2019s Causeway. You\u2019ll walk over the curious stepping stones and learn about their origins. The scientific evidence says the hexagonal basalt stone columns formed by volcanic lava millions of years ago. However local legend says a fight between two giants, Finn McCool and Benandonner created the Causeway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/giants-causeway-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How it was formed, and other fascinating Giant\u2019s Causeway facts<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your visit will Make Travel Matter by contributing to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/giants-causeway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Trust<\/a> initiative which aims to preserve this geological wonder. Trafalgar joined forces with the National Trust and as a result of this funding, they&#8217;ve built a new sustainable Visitor Centre. They&#8217;ve also enhanced walkways around the site including a clifftop walk that\u2019s accessible for families and people with disabilities, allowing everyone to explore this extraordinary landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/britain-and-ireland-grandeur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Britain and Ireland Grandeur<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-meet-stephen-yellowhawk-and-help-to-preserve-native-american-tradition-and-culture\">6. Meet Stephen Yellowhawk and help to preserve Native American tradition and culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/03\/BHPW-Stephen-Yellowhawk.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen Yellowhawk responsible travel experiences\" class=\"wp-image-25586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BHPW-Stephen-Yellowhawk.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BHPW-Stephen-Yellowhawk-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BHPW-Stephen-Yellowhawk-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephen Yellowhawk is a son of the Lakota and Iroquois Nations and a performer for over 20 years. He&#8217;s passionate about sharing his heritage through song and dance and you\u2019ll get to witness this during a festive evening. You\u2019ll listen to stirring music, hear traditional stories about his tribe, and enjoy a delicious dinner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you learn about the traditions and history of Stephen\u2019s tribe in Rapid City, you\u2019ll Make Travel Matter by helping to preserve these customs. This responsible travel experience will also support Stephen\u2019s amazing work with Native American diabetic patients. On the same day, you\u2019ll visit the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Your visit will also contribute to the preservation of Native American heritage here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/scenic-parks-explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scenic Parks Explorer<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-visit-the-iraq-al-amir-women-s-centre\">7. Visit the Iraq al-Amir Women&#8217;s Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/03\/women-Iraq-Al-Amir-1024x576.png\" alt=\"women at the Iraq al-Amir Women's Centre Jordan responsible travel experiences\" class=\"wp-image-25587\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This small organisation in Amman is tackling the problem of high unemployment rates for women in Jordan. And they&#8217;re changing the lives of dozens of families in the process. 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