Our Commitment

TO BE CARBON NEUTRAL (EFFECTIVE 2021):

TO MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

  • recycling plastic, glass and paper both at home and on tour, and minimizing water consumption whenever possible
  • avoiding food waste by always ordering food in the right satisfying amounts
  • purchasing additional carbon offsets (beyond the above, in order to assure carbon neutrality) from reputable organizations such as Terrapass, which supports emission reduction projects around the United States, and Treedom, which aims to make the world a better place one tree at a time

TO OFFER THE KIND OF TOURISM WE BELIEVE IN:

  • promoting sustainability, biodiversity, respect for people, animals, and environment on tour, during local events, through social media, and on our website 
  • featuring pillars of cultural preservation on tour including Slow Food Presidia, agriturismi, and alberghi diffusi (see “Ingredients”)
  • visiting lesser-known, less-celebrated places that nonetheless hold deep stories of incredible people connected to beautiful landscapes and traditions
  • patronizing restaurants, farmers, and artisans who produce "good, clean and fair food"
  • considering all of our stakeholders—not only guests and guides, but also suppliers, local community, and environment. We work hard to leave a positive handprint on the Earth [see below]. We are a proud certified B Corporation

TO INVEST IN THE PLACES WE GO AND NGOS WE BELIEVE IN:

  • donating at least 1% of sales revenues to non-profit organizations that move and inspire us (See below)