Torukoishi has a robust action plan on how to reduce the impact of mass tourism on the environment. Our customers have a key role in putting this plan into practice effectively. We are all in this together. We conduct our tours by foot or by public transport that produce the minimum amount of carbon emissions… Continue reading How can You make a positive impact on travelling?
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What is sustainable and responsible tourism?
I’m a strong believer that 7,7 billion people (as of January 2019) on earth are all interconnected. We are all simply children of Mother Nature. Mother Nature doesn’t need human beings, but all human beings need Mother Nature in order to survive and thrive. We need to protect and preserve Nature for the current as… Continue reading What is sustainable and responsible tourism?
Why “Torukoishi”?
I’m fascinated by the beauty of the blue-green colour called turquoise. The word turquoise comes from the French for “Turkish”, as the gem of the same name was originally imported from Turkey. In many cultures, ancient or modern, this gemstone has been highly valued for thousands of years as a holy stone or a talisman,… Continue reading Why “Torukoishi”?