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Meet Ted Martens

Meet Ted Martens

Travel Writer

Ted’s journey into the travel and tourism industry started the summer after a two-month backpacking trip throughout Europe ignited a life-long passion for international travel. With a master’s degree in Tourism Development, Ted has focused his efforts on helping promote responsible tourism across the globe. He loves to travel to escape the office for field research – is the responsible travel movement taking seed across the globe, or not?

7 Articles published

My Articles

A Tanzania Safari Lodge With Community as the Focus
Tanzania

A Tanzania Safari Lodge With Community as the Focus

Find out about the Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge, a community development project with a tourism component.
Responsible Tourism: Wilderness Safaris in Botswana
Botswana

Responsible Tourism: Wilderness Safaris in Botswana

A large safari company is changing South African tourism through sustainable conservation. Ted Martens tells us how.
We Take a Look at Eco Tourism Success in South Africa
South Africa

We Take a Look at Eco Tourism Success in South Africa

Balancing a sustainable tourism plan in the African bush is no easy feat, especially in hard-to-access locations that have dangerous wild animals roaming around.
Travel Botswana: Too Limited to the Rich and Famous?
Botswana

Travel Botswana: Too Limited to the Rich and Famous?

Ted Martens takes a look at the pros and cons of Botswana's tourism strategy.
A Beginner's Guide to Responsible Tourism in Bolivia
Bolivia

A Beginner's Guide to Responsible Tourism in Bolivia

Does Bolivia have a problem with trash? We take a look at the potentials and pitfalls of Bolivia's responsible travel opportunities.
Peru: Empowering Women Through Tourism
Peru

Peru: Empowering Women Through Tourism

The Yanapana Foundation is a local NGO dedicated to supporting the communities along the Salkantay Trek, and many of its projects are focused on small business development for women-run cooperatives.
Living With the Locals Through Community-Based Tourism
Responsible Travel - People

Living With the Locals Through Community-Based Tourism

Ever wanted to go deeper into a culture? See more than just the tourist hotspots? Then community tourism might be for you.