JULY 20238o lead a disciplined life, it is very important to have a proper routine otherwise our life would stick in the tad bit laziness. But after all, we are humans and our heart, mind and soul want to break the barrier of such hectic schedules. So, after a long tiring work in office we need a few moments of relaxation and pleasure so that we can fuel up our energy and boost our efficiency to work, just like a device which needs charging to work, travelling recharges our mind and body to work with more efficiency. We all want to feel calm and cozy, feel relaxed, make memories to cherish and want to be treated special in life for at least a few days. Travelling gives us that opportunity through which we can reach to the gateway of luxury, ladened with serene touch of nature packed in a cozy and comfortable stay. Professional and personal life has their own segmented places in our life, as long as we keep them at their dedicated places, the wheel of life will go smooth and sweet. Whenever it is messed up, the smoothness of life will vanish in no time. But, you know, human body needs a break from this so-called urban rat race of being perfect. Sometimes, a messy life, good food, loving companions, a long unending walk can help you to quench the thirst of mind and soul which need a moment to rejuvenate and relax. Travelling is that elixir that has all qualities. It helps to improve our psychological health, to learn new things, to try new cuisines, to know ourselves better, to enrich our knowledge and also educates about ethnic elements, and finally it gives unforgettable memories.Travel and Tourism is solely based on nature and natural resources. We travel to explore new facets of nature, to behold the turquoise sea, springy blossoms, blue lagoons or steeply positioned valleys, green mountains, icy cold doons, green orchards or gardens. But unknowingly, we are depleting the natural rhythm of environment by polluting and dumping waste material and exploiting the freshness of blossom and brightness of lagoons. We need to understand that if you nurture nature, it will bestow its unending love to us. Here the concept of sustainable tourism crept in which has its strings attached to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals 2000.What is sustainable tourism? According to the definition of The United Nations World Tourism Organization, "Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities."Such environment friendly tourism includes staying in the lap of nature in an eco-friendly stay, having locally sourced food and uplifting all the activities that are environment friendly. Sustainable tourism is more beneficial especially when it comes to environment, the economy and communities. Sustainability leads us to a balanced ecosystem and pollution free nature, where all the resources and creatures of almighty can co-exist amicably. With each passing day, our world is changing, all the layers of earth are changing, and as its inevitable result the climate is also changing which is depleting the nature and changing all the functions of it. So, to overcome such deadly situation, sustainable tourism is the only remedy. TREDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE: TO UNRAVEL THREATS IN SUSTAINABLE TRAVELINGSC COLUMN
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