Inspiring Stories
A resource for nature lovers, environmental stewards, explorers, sustainable lifestyle advocates & community activists. Enjoy this compilation of stories from our travels across the globe told through blogs, pictures & video.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
Alter Experiences | San Diego’s First Glamping & Experiential Retreat
It’s very exciting times for the environmental protection & conservation movement. As events unfold around us, we’re witnessing a major shift towards environmental conservation & more alternative, sustainable ways of living. Trends such as glamping, eco-tourism & agri-tourism are gaining momentum & encouraging more sustainable tourism models, which give priority to environmental conservation.
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Volunteer Opportunities
By planning your trip with Alter Experiences LLC and visiting the Rancho Cuyamaca region, you're already making a positive, environmental choice in destination. We need the support of our guests to conserve the natural resources of the region. There are many things you can do to get involved like joining one of our workshops, being a responsible tourist while visiting the region and expanding your own personal knowledge about environmental conservation and sustainable living.
Agricultural Promotion Act & Agri-business in San Diego
Most people are still unaware of developing agri-business & agri-tourism models, which have come about as a result of the Farmstay Act. The Farmstay Act has bee widely applied all over California & is designed to to encourage the development of agricultural & farming models throughout the state.
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2017 Named Year Of Sustainable Tourism By United Nations
2017 has been recognised as the International Year of Sustainability Tourism for Development by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. The resolution, adopted on 4 December, recognizes “the importance of international tourism, and particularly of the designation of an international year of sustainable tourism for development, in fostering better understanding among peoples everywhere, in leading to a greater awareness of the rich heritage of various civilizations and in bringing about a better appreciation of the inherent values of different cultures, thereby contributing to the strengthening of peace in the world”.
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Our Journey to Alter
By Rami Abdel
Adventure & nature have been a big part of my life since childhood. It was an escape from city lights & the concrete jungle, which quite plainly never felt like home.
I assumed this was a temporary phase that I would eventually grow out of.
The years went on as I grew older in pursuit of a meaningful career & the subsequent conformist lifestyles of modern-suburbia.