Sarika Bansal

Are there ways we can turn travel from passive consumption to an active exchange? Is it possible for our travel to leave a positive impact on the lives of others? This book of seventeen original essays and photo-essays, edited by Sarika Bansal, gets to the heart of what it means to travel ethically. “Tread Brightly” discusses the ethics of orphanage tourism, cruise ships, and study abroad programs. It asks how one’s identity as a traveler—like one’s country of origin, gender, and race—impacts a travel experience. It considers the climate consequences of non-essential travel. “Tread Brightly” is for anyone who’s thinking about traveling the world, whether you are a college student who wants to make the most of a summer, a young professional who wants to explore life outside the cubicle, or a retiree who wants to finally go to India.