Are you a very big traveler? This breed of hiking traveler with a backpack and for whom encounters and discoveries are a rare quest, an inner journey.
Their point of view is interesting because unlike business travelers whose missions are fully organized, they are independent travelers, “backpacker” and with low budget. This is the most rewarding way to travel because it allows you to be closer to the local populations.
Slow travel
This is traveling for a long period at a slow pace, allowing you a deep, authentic and cultural experience. Sightseer like to travel slowly in order to be better able to approach the local culture. They doesn’t hesitate to stop for several days in places they likes. Travel and curiosity go hand in hand, and they generally prefer less traveled and remote destinations.
They have traveled in lots of developing countries, sometimes very poor, but on the way to globalization. They are convinced of the richness of travel both in terms of personal development and understanding the problems of this world.
Global issues and cultural disruption
What role should play the world entrepreneurs wishing to export to these countries?
The first piece of advice would be to be open and try to understand the local mentality and culture. It is important to try not to transpose our patterns and the western system of thought without hindsight or adaptation. It is necessary to step back and put into perspective.
When you “slowly” travel the world, the way you look at things, and in particular the economy and the relationship to possession, changes profoundly. The strongest beliefs, ideas, concepts or biases can mislead us, as global entrepreneurs, in our analysis of international relations.
Travelers do not attach too much importance to appearance and possession. They have a minimalist philosophy, prefering to live experiences than to possess. May everyone share their approach to a certain social justice and human rights.
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”
Scott Cameron
Happy CEO 