The ethical charter

Arib Voyages wanted to share in the charter that seems most representative of the behaviors or attitudes to be encouraged. Learning to discover other cultures without judging them, to trust their common sense and keep in mind some advice, it all seems like a guarantee of a good trip but also sustainable development of our planet.


Respect is the key to better meet

• Each country lives in a rhythm of its own. In some cases, haste and impatience are not the best means to gain sympathy.
• The outfits too tight, too bare, too ostentatious or too casual may offend some in heaven. It's the same codes governing body contact (fondling the head of a child shaking hands with a woman for a man, sitting beside a woman kissing in public)
• A good photograph is with his subject, not against him. Photographers have everything to gain by taking the time to establish trust, to seek permission to film or photograph (from parents to children) and to comply with any refusal.
• It is better not to promise to send photographs to people that if you're sure to fulfill its commitment (including the case where a consideration or compensation is sought).
• Sex tourism is an affront to human dignity condemned by law. It does not always at first prostitution. Examples abound of travelers returning from any country marveled at the "fantastic sexual freedom" (!) of its inhabitants, without even realizing it is motivated only by the misery around.

The money, property, food, haven't the same value everywhere

• Donations and gifts are not innocent of gestures. They can sometimes take a condescending, contemptuous or moved (for example, throwing coins or candy to children in order to get rid of it). Gifts, gifts and gratuities too high given the level of life of the country visited destabilize the local economy. Children who receive money for photos or beg because they are better educated, earn more money than their father: this may create significant distortions in family structures (non-compliance of the father and old).
• Some gifts can be dangerous when they are distributed randomly, including drugs. Hospitals and clinics, where they exist, are often better able to manage them. Similarly, candy and sweets have implications long after our visit (dental caries).
• Using local hotels rather than the chains of state or foreign, local transportation, paid services of local people (guides, cooks, porters, cleaning) is often the best way to benefit directly from money tourism.
• A camera or simply a pair of shoes can be the equivalent of several months or years of salary standards of the countries visited. The exhibit or treat bluntly shocking or may be misunderstood.
• Bargaining is a cultural part of the commercial tradition of some countries. Refuse is often misinterpreted and can contribute to the rising cost of living. However we must not forget that ridiculous sums for visitors can be of great importance to the recipient.
• In general, travelers should be wary of the temptation to abuse of the poor to sell things sacred, traditional, or part of the heritage of the country (unless they are made for the sole purpose of being sold to tourists).

This leaves footprints

• Travelers should avoid leaving their waste behind them whatsoever. All means (bio-degradable packaging, etc..) To reduce waste arising from tourism should be used. Better to limit, in his luggage, packages to be left behind.
• It is better to bring with him the non-destructible waste (plastic bags, batteries, etc..) After a trip to a country with no infrastructure for waste disposal.
• Some waste (paper, toilet paper, etc..) can be easily burned, although in some cultures, the fire is a sacred role, and it may be shocking to use it to destroy the waste. It is generally learn about the behavior of local waste management. In some regions, the cans can be left by such local people who recycle them into useful objects or jewelry.