After watching adocumentary, two points become relevant for establishing sustainable tourismwhich benefits both the visitors and the hosts. In the first place, protectinglocal culture is considered a multidisciplinary issue, hence must not be out ofany touristic planning. Furthermore, the preservation of the environment is equallyas important as the cultural heritage.To advocate theimportance of cultural protection we must analyze its roots. Why is a placerelevant for tourists? Often, visitors look for either curious, pleasurable, ortrendy places. Whatever the reason, if a place offers safety, considerable infra-structure(e.g. transport facilities), and good life to their inhabitants, it means,there is a potential place to be visited. Despite that, the local culture,which includes culinary traditions, music, dance and other folkloric manifestations,is a crucial point when assessing possible tourist numbers.In respect to theenvironment, usually traditional societies have been looking after it forgenerations. Therefore, any modification of it such as wrong waste disposal,abuse of water supplies, or even simply listening to loud music, might bringarguments between locals and visitors.In conclusion,although these two factors are closely connected, what is the most relevant isthe culture. It is because environmental preservation is, normally, closelyrelated to local culture (as said above). Moreover, to maintain this high level, visitors mustrespect the local habits, mostly when they are visiting very traditionalcultures. It is pointless whether any holiday package has been bought, it doesnot allow anyone to consider travel as a simple product. Respect is the firstword to be on the mind of a conscious traveller.__________Essay written for the Cambridge Advanced English course, The English Academy, Dublin, 2015. Have you ever imagined teeny-weeny people living in the small underfloor gaps and hollow walls of your house? So, astonishing as it might be, you could neither see them nor feel their presence. As a living, these tiny beings "borrow" stuff from your house, as they would allege, although you would not be able to miss it either. This is the plot of "Arriety" a Japanese anime version of the English book "The Borrowers". Directed by Hayao Miyazaki from Studio Ghibli, both considered legends of the animation world.Arriety (left) and Sho (right) having a meaningful talk about diversity and lifeThe story is set against a backdrop of a comfy gardened country house on the outskirts of a city. Sho is a weak but docile kid who suffers from a heart problem and is led by his aunt to stay a while in the house to rest before having surgery. As soon as he gets the house comes across the tiny Arriety, a prime example of Ghibli's heroine, whose personality is a mix of bravery, audacity and daring, tempered by a pinch of gorgeousness, mercy and high-mindedness.The plot interweaves themes of freedom, empathy for the weakling, sympathy for all being and the environment, and the meaning of life. These topics reach a peak in a warm but sincere dialogue between the two protagonists, as an aftermath of the boy's recklessness which unfold a poignant displacement for the minuscule family. Sho turns to Arriety saying that "is is a pitiful fate as the environment changes and beautiful species are doomed