If Slow Travel has slowed down the pace of tourism in built-up areas, perhaps the same can apply to natural areas. There are two ways to apply this philosophy here.The first is to recognise the indigenous nation that each place lies within and the historical struggles of indigenous people to maintain their way of life.The second is developing an awareness of the natural values of an area, especially those that may not immediately catch the eye and learning about conservation efforts in an area. In other words, ecotourism.If Slow Travel has slowed down the pace of tourism in built-up areas, perhaps the same can apply to natural areasOn both accounts, this level of engagement makes people more likely to observe the principles of Leave No Trace. It also makes people consider more destinations than the ones appearing the most on Instagram. The great thing is that making people more critical can also make them more creative.Read more: How To Be Green In The Backcountry