Countdown 7 Days: Our Pledge as Geotourists

Geo•tour•ism n: Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. -- National Geographic

We will be visiting places rich in history such as the Acropolis and Ancient Olympia, so we have vowed to be good geotourists. We will:

• do no harm to the places we visit


• learn about and observe local etiquette, including using at least a few courtesy words in the local language


• study the local heritage


• respect integrity of place and the character of the locale


• bring new knowledge home and tell stories that will send our friends to Greece to experience the same thing.