Sustainable tourism, which is becoming increasingly popular nowadays, is not just about seeing the sights — it is also about connecting with people and their cultures,     1     (make) a positive impact on the places we visit and enhancing opportunities for the future. So,     2     can we be sustainable tourists?

It is important to travel in     3     environmentally friendly manner. Getting to a tourist destination by airplane, which greatly     4     (increase) our carbon footprint, has a huge impact on the global environment. While avoiding flying is not always     5     (practice), we can help improve the environment by travelling on local public transport or even on foot wherever possible. When at the hotel, we can reduce our impact by cutting back on water consumption and not having our bedding and towels     6     (wash) every day. We also need to protect the local culture. When visiting temples or churches,     7     a strict dress code may     8     (require), we should dress appropriately. While travelling, we should respect the right to privacy. We must ask for     9     (permit) before taking pictures of the local people, who are human beings and not     10     display.

In summary, being a sustainable tourist comes down to respect — for nature, culture and people.