The world celebrated Impact Journalism Day this June 22, 2013. The leading print media houses from the developed and developing nations participated in the celebration, with a view to addressing the issues affecting human life as well as society through reports and stories about possible solutions. The initiative to do solution-based reporting on global problems that the global media undertook on the Impact Journalism Day is a great move towards socio-economic betterment of the world. Impact Journalism also aims at motivating common people to drive positive changes in the society that they are part of.

Impact journalism is not limited to media. It is a noble practice to be adopted by organizations and institutions in different niches of the industry across geographies. It can be merged with travel around the globe and therefore, practiced as travel journalism. Apart from Media, travelers can effectively play the role of an impact journalist while touring along the length and breadth of the world. In the global travel industry, Indian Eagle has synchronized its goals with the objectives of Impact Journalism to make travel a driving vehicle of change, learning, positivity and optimism for travelers from the USA to India.

Impact Journalism is all about igniting the world, educating society, empowering the mass and driving positive changes.

If you are on a mission that is “green travel” from the USA to India, carry and spread your message on the way to and back from the destination. You need neither be a travel journalist nor pen an article on your message. Simply wear a cap or a t-shirt or both with the message, “Think Green, Stay Green”, when you are on the move. Are you are concerned about the result? Don’t worry! It will impact at least some of those who you will come across with during the journey.

Are you on rural travel to India from the USA? If yes, Indian Eagle has a message on impact journalism for you. Rural tourism is on the rise all over India. The beauty of rural India is too wonderful to ignore. There are lakes, forts, monuments, temples, caves and hills in the rural backwaters of Indian states. Why not don the hat of a travel journalist to promote rural India travel by sharing the photographs or videos with print, web and digital travel magazines?

If you are a corporate or business traveler from the USA to India, you have chances to set an example of impact journalism, too. Indian Inc. has come a long way with multiplying opportunities for investment from the foreign shores. Indian has already made a mark on the global front for its skilled resource. Investment or projects from the USA helps generate employment for talents in India. Being a corporate representative of an organization or an individual business traveler, you can give it a try.

Needless to mention, India is full of incredible wonders. If you come across something that represents Incredible India, share it with your friends and acquaintances. This way you can practice impact journalism and motivate them to promote India travel.

Many documentaries, short films and full-length movies are made on touching issues, sensitive topics, customs and literature in India. These mirror the society, culture, art, heritage and other facets of rural and urban, ancient and modern, traditional and cosmopolitan India. Collect some of the movies and documentaries during your travel to India, and share with your community in the USA.

If you are traveling with family and kids to India, we would like to suggest an idea about how to pursue impact journalism during a family vacation in India. Respect to the culture and heritage of India is one of the essential values to instill in the young generation. Take your kids to visit the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, the Hawa Mahal, the Victoria Memorial, the Salar Jung Museum, the Sun Temple, etc. in India. Their learning of Indian art, culture, heritage and history would be an inspiration for other kids.

Do you agree with us on the above-mentioned ideas for travelers to practice impact journalism? Share your ideas on the same with Indian Eagle, an international travel agency offering cheap airfare to India.

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Today is June 5, the World Environment Day; the day we remember our commitment to save environment and go green. To save nature is everyone’s responsibility. Travelers are no exception. Travelers can better act as ambassadors of “green revolution” and carry the message while touring the globe. Approximately one billion tourists go around the world every year. If they travel green, it will be the global travel industry’s best contribution to the wellbeing of nature. Indian Eagle celebrates the World Environment Day with a view to making travel a green activity. Here is how to travel green:

Ride a cycle to travel green

Cycling in and around a city, is the best and most interesting way for young travelers to go green. A cycle ride across valleys, forests, mountains, villages and deserts is an adventure activity pumping adrenalin high. In most places, cycling routes are not trodden by heavy or large vehicles. You can not only breathe in fresh air but also save trees and fields on both sides from pollution while paddling a bicycle. Do travel green riding a cycle.

In India, bicycle tours are part of the “green revolution” bandwagon that more and more young travelers with passion for adventure are jumping on to. India has many cycling tour friendly destinations such as Agra, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Kalimpong, Himachal, Ladakh, Goa, Kerala, etc. As the phrase “Incredible India” suggests, these destinations are full of incredible wonders which remain a miss unless you take to the bicycle routes.

Bicycle tours help cut on energy consumption as well as reduce pollution of environment. A way to give back what we take from nature, it is an opportunity to discover the adventure freak in you. A car on the road adds approximately 5 metric tons of carbon di oxide emission to environment. If you travel most of the days a year, make bicycle trips at least for six months. You will be able to save minimum 2 metric tons of CO2 emission. Isn’t it environment-friendly green travel?

Simple tips to travel green

Remember the maxim: “Take nothing but photographs, and leave nothing but footprints” when you visit parks, lakes, zoos, monuments, archaeological sites, etc. A few simple tips can make you an environment-conscious green traveler.

Many visitors sit on the lawn with stretched legs trampling grasses despite there are benches and chairs to sit on when they get tired of the long walk around a zoo. Say “NO” to it when you visit a park or a zoo. Avoid smoking on a visit to forest areas. Trees are living beings; they have life. Usually travelers of all age-groups are in the habit of taking soft drinks and leaving the cans behind while driving to destinations. Is having, soft drinks at social gatherings not enough? In India, you will find coconut water, lemon water, butter milk and sugarcane juice everywhere. These natural beverages are healthy and nutritious.

Buying local handcraft products at tourist destinations is a green activity that travelers must pursue. Made of natural components, handcraft items including jute products and terracotta knickknacks stand for the regional culture and beauty of a place. Make sure to hit street markets and explore colorful handcraft merchandise, on your tours to India. Delhi Haat in the capital of India and Bapu Bazar in Jaipur City are must visits if you are fond of handcraft art. This way you can contribute to the local economy too.

Stay in a green hotel

Stay green on tours. Choose to stay in a green hotel at the destination that you are going to visit. Green hotels are the hotels with energy-efficient lights, alternative energy sources and recycle programs for used materials. Stay in the hotel as you stay in your own home. Make sure to switch off electric devices and appliance like air conditioning, television, etc when you go out.

Buy e-Tickets for air travel

“Save a tree, save a life”. You might have read and seen it here and there. You feel a strong urge to save trees at times, but don’t know how. However, it is not a Herculean task. You can indirectly save trees and contribute to the green revolution by purchasing e-Tickets online for flights. Air travel with e-Tickets is synonymous with green travel. Indian Eagle helps you travel green by booking your flights online and providing e-Tickets. “Go Green” with Indian Eagle.

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