Responsible tourism: Living la vida local

Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains on the way to the highest summit, Jebel Toubkal, you'll walk through Berber villages and discover the generosity of these mountain people staying in their houses; life is simple and more rustic than what you may be used to, but you can gain a real appreciation for it. As you wander Tizi Oussem, you'll see the terraced farms and houses perched perfectly on the mountain side. Eating on the roof of the house here is the perfect way to appreciate village life and the spectacular mountain views.

Staying in the rainforests of Guyana, you'll be looked after by those who know them best. The Macushi tribe, who are the forebears of most of Surama's inhabitants, have been living there for generations. Having grown up living in harmony with their diverse eco-system, the tribe's knowledge about the rainforest helps to sustain them, using plants for medicine as well as food. They are also experts at spotting and pointing out some of the shyer wildlife in the area, such as toucan or giant otter. Everyone in the village helps to look after guests in the eco lodge, splitting their time between hosting and farming.

Staying in Luna d'Agerola, a beautiful farm guesthouse overlooking the Tyrrenhian Sea, you'll be hosted by three generations of the same family. Over your week with them, you'll see them tend to their animals and organic vegetables (perfect for trying at the end of a day hiking), as well as tasting their home-grown wine and olive oils. The whole family pitches in, and you'll be more than welcome to join in too; they'll even give you a pizza-making lesson and, if produce is available, show you how they make their goat's cheese and limoncello.