Creo que es responsabilidad de todas las personas utilizar cualquier plataforma que tenga para hacer el bien en el mundo y básicamente tratar de mejorar nuestra sociedad, tanto si eres un contable como un activista o un atleta o lo que sea. Creo que es responsabilidad de todos.
Megan Rapinoe.
Knock, knock. Who lives here?
Every time we travel, it is worth remembering one simple truth: we are stepping into someone else’s home.
“Local population” does not only mean people. It also means animals, plants, neighbourhood life, and the systems that keep a place running—from public transport and cleaning services to cafés, shops, and traditions. Belgium is not a theme park. It is a living context with its own rhythm, dreams, and everyday routines. As guests, our role is to leave a positive trace—and as little disruption as possible.
Can you change the world by travelling and having fun?
Yes. Not by being perfect, but by being intentional.
By choosing experiences and tourism services that are built on respect, sustainability, and fairness, you support the people who make a destination worth visiting in the first place. You learn more. You connect more. And you help keep local life healthy—economically, socially, and environmentally.
We are all familiar with online reviews rating hotels, tours, and restaurants. But what if destinations could rate us back? If locals reviewed the traveller’s attitude—how they treated staff, shared public spaces, followed local norms, and respected the community—would it be one star or five?
We prefer to be friends of the locals.
Belgium has a lot to offer: high quality, strong social standards, and a rich cultural identity—plus its own idiosyncrasies, pace, and quiet rules that make it… Belgium. At Curiositas Mundus, we work closely with local communities and small businesses that contribute to the country’s economy and to the life of its regions and municipalities.
That is why, when we collaborate with other initiatives, we do it with a clear commitment:
fair working conditions, legal compliance, and respectful partnerships—for the people behind every experience, not just the experience itself.
Because responsible travel is not about travelling less.
It is about travelling better. How?
The Curiositas Mundus Responsible Traveller Decalogue
- Question unrealistically low prices. If something seems too cheap—or “voluntary”—ask yourself where the real cost is being cut: working conditions, legal obligations, or basic protections.
- Respect Belgium’s socio-cultural diversity. You are visiting a country with its own history, customs, and ways of living. Curiosity and respect always come first.
- Treat everyone with dignity. Avoid any disrespectful, dismissive, or derogatory behaviour toward people in both public services and private businesses.
- Be patient with local rhythms. Different places move at different speeds. If you are in a hurry, that is not the responsibility of the person serving you.
- Communicate with humility. Belgium has three official languages—French, Dutch, and German. Many people also speak English, but when communication is difficult, patience and kindness matter more than fluency.
- Do not support exploitation. Avoid any action that may encourage poverty, sexual exploitation, or criminal and exploitative networks.
- Ask before taking photos. Respect privacy and local rules. Never take photos in unauthorised places or of people without their clear consent.
- Follow health and safety regulations. These rules exist to protect everyone—locals and visitors alike.
- Build trust with local businesses. Courtesy, good manners, and fair exchanges help create sustainable relationships with the people who make each place unique.
- Value responsible initiatives. Support activities and services that respect human, cultural, natural, and physical resources, and that contribute positively to local communities.
