Tag Archives: Johannesburg

Why We Need Micro Loans Instead Of Slum Tourism

Posted on October 13, 2009 by endangerededen

Recent articles by the BBC, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, The Smithsonian Magazine, and others have discussed various aspects of “slum tourism.” This phenomenon, which began in Rio de Janeiro around 1992 and has now been popularized in Buenos Aires, New Delhi, Johannesburg, … Continue reading →

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Slum Tours: Real Tourism or Real Exploitation?

Posted on October 13, 2009 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | October 5, 2009 The Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire has made the world’s poor urban districts a popular tourist destination. Is it supportive or exploitive? National Geographic Traveler takes a look. There was a time when most … Continue reading →

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Poverty-stricken townships in South Africa drawing large number of tourists

Posted on September 8, 2009 by endangerededen

South Africa is drawing large number of tourists these days. If you are thinking that it is some museum or any other tourist spot that is luring large number of people, then i must tell you that you are wrong. … Continue reading →

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