LEARN TO FUCKING SPELL, TUMBLR.

LEARN TO FUCKING SPELL, TUMBLR.

Okay. It fucking ticks me off whenever I see people misspell names, and right now, it's after seeing "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and everyone's loving Johanna Mason played by Jenna Malone. Jenna Malone. JENNA Malone. JENNA. IT'S FUCKING "JENA", BITCHES. CHRIST, LEARN TO USE GOOGLE AND SHIT.

Jennifer Lawrence--who is literally Tumblr personified--is a HUGE fan of Tilda Swinton. I repeat: Jennifer Lawrence stans so hard for kween Tilda fucking Swinton. And now JLaw's recent short hairdo makes so much sense now because for clearly obvious reasons. Bless her fangirl heart! <3 And now I need a movie starring both these fabulous and amazing Oscar-winning women. Like... "Only Tributes Left Alive" perhaps? >.<

SO BASICALLY FOX NEWS IS WHERE...

What Does The Fox Say?

Usually a lot of racist, sexist, homophobic, inaccurate drivel. Someone needs to shut that fox up

NO LIES DETECTED.

A Piece On Sustainable Tourism

Travel Truths: Clearing the Air on Sustainable Tourism

  With the push for environmental conservation stronger than ever, more and more people are now practicing lifestyle changes that can help make our world a better place to live in. Even the way we travel has affected millions of eco-conscious individuals to the point where they seek alternative avenues to make their journeys more conscientious to the well-being of the planet. And part of this burgeoning movement within the green revolution is what many environmentalists call “sustainable tourism”.

In recent years, global tourism has been leaning towards a more sustainable approach in order to entice travelers, backpackers, and adventurers to be more aware of where they are going and what exactly they’ll be doing to help save the places they are visiting. Despite this gradual paradigm shift in the international travel scene, a lot of people still don’t understand what sustainable tourism is about. So what exactly does “sustainable tourism” even mean? What does it even entail?

Well, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), sustainable tourism is defined as “a form of tourism that participates in the management of all resources that fulfill economic, social, and aesthetic needs while maintaining cultural integrity, biological diversity, and environmental quality.” In this regard, in order for a certain destination to be considered as a sustainable tourism hot spot, it must address three key factors—environmental, socio-cultural, and economic.

Environmental

Travelers going to nature-crafted places, as opposed to destinations constructed by human hands, is a common misconception about sustainable tourism. The truth is, any location around the world can be dubbed as a sustainable location for travel, provided that the locals are committed to preserving the natural (forests, mountains, rivers, etc.) or the artificial (villages, historical ruins, iconic monuments, etc.) destinations for the sake of future generations.

Socio-cultural

Many exotic destinations around the world are now swarmed by foreign visitors, and this, in effect, produces a typical clash of cultures that could negatively affect the tourism rate of a given country. Sustainable tourism in socio-cultural aspect means travelers should respect local customs, traditions, and beliefs while making a genuine effort of supporting the indigenous culture of the place they are visiting. A good example of this would be to actively participate in non-profit volunteer work to help build shelters in developing nations so that one may be able to see and understand how people live in different environments.

Economic

A large part of global tourism involves economics, for even the most beautiful beach resorts in the Pacific Islands or remote mountain villages in South America cannot be sustained without the financial gain they generate from countless travelers who explore their wonders. The locals of such popular tourist destinations must defend their rights to earn from local tourism and should not let foreign-operated businesses dominate. The locals must be able to prosper side by side with their local showcase. 

Bottom Line

With the subject of sustainable tourism cleared, it should be clear to you also that it actually promotes a positive effect towards millions of people and not just towards the destinations travelers explore on an annual basis. When it comes right down to the wire, tourism is a two-way street: visitors help boost the tourism rate of several countries while the local community provides a unique experience to travelers seeking fresh perspective.

So the next time you want to go on a vacation, ask yourself: is the place I’m going to fulfill the necessary requirements that make it sustainable?

If it ticks all the boxes for sustainable tourism, then you’re certainly good to go for an adventure of a lifetime!

Thor Odinson by Mat Guillen... <3

BITCH ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?! WHO THE FUCK IN THIS DAY AND AGE DOESN'T KNOW WHO LOKI AND THOR ARE?! STFU AND GTFO LIKE FOR REAL.