For life-changing trips that boost local economies, try community-based tourism. Carol Greenhouse | April 2009 issue At the end of a business trip to Central Asia last summer, Leo Caprez decided to see Kyrgyzstan. So he signed on for a five-day tour through the Kyrgyz … [Read more...] about Community-based tourism: Going native
Economy
Six recession-proof steps to becoming a natural entrepreneur
This economic crisis may be just the push you need to find the career of your dreams. Dave Pollard | April 2009 issue The economic news is the worst in at least a generation. What most people have done is cut personal spending, put off major purchases and try to pay off debts … [Read more...] about Six recession-proof steps to becoming a natural entrepreneur
Community-based tourism: Going native
For life-changing trips that boost local economies, try community-based tourism. Ode Editors | April 2009 issue Leo Caprez outside of a yurt in Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Leo Caprez At the end of a business trip to Central Asia last summer, Leo Caprez decided to see Kyrgyzstan. So … [Read more...] about Community-based tourism: Going native
A sustainable alternative to the financial meltdown
Although the global financial problems are causing trouble for investors now, they could lead to something better – for investors and the environment. Marco Visscher and Janet Paskin | December 2008 issue Like many entrepreneurs, David Griswold started his business with a big … [Read more...] about A sustainable alternative to the financial meltdown
Death of a paradigm
The current economic pain must result in a greater collective gain. Noreena Hertz | December 2008 issue We’re witnessing the death of a paradigm. As is usual at moments of mourning, such a claim is met by denial, resistance and anger from the initiators and defenders of the old … [Read more...] about Death of a paradigm