Think big, start small

Stay aware: a flea market in India. Photo: Corbis Louise Southerden has thoughtful tips on minimising your footprint abroad, while helping communities prosper.Not so long ago, responsible travel meant taking only photographs and leaving only footprints. Then came ecotourism, ethical travel, voluntourism and sustainability measures introduced by just about every player in the travel game from airlines to cruise ships to high-end resorts.