Robyn Smith writes:
Redgirladventures is my business.
I take mostly women to Bali and Indonesia twice a year , and have been doing so for a few years.
After many years personal research , and gathering support, I am now able to provide, what I believe to be an authentic Balinese experience., not usually seen by most visitors to Bali and Indonesia .
Traveling Lightly and Supporting Local Communities
It is importent to me that Redgirladventures business interactions stay local, supporting families just like mine.
I strongly believe the island of Bali is a magical place and it has many healing qualities, the island and her people gently facilitate this is many subtle ways . The environment, the food , and the effort the balinese put into maintaining balance in their world .
I am very conscious that Indonesia is a third world country, and poverty is a way of life . I have noticed that most profits from tourism in Indonesia , either leaves the country , lines the pockets of westerners or aides accumulation of wealth to a few Indonesians. The average indonesian who struggles the most to feed their families and raise their kids , usually sees none of these benefits..
The tourism industry in Bali particular is everything , with millions of people visiting each year. But the benefits to the people are not really seen .. New shopping centers and flash hotels and new roads are built for the tourists, but most Balinese still live in poverty. Struggling to afford education and healthcare .
Redgirladventures does support directly many small local business, and families . It is important to me that money from redgirls goes to the people , who work so hard , for so little , but continue to smile, and say tidak apa apa, no problem.
This is my ultimate responsibility for Redgirls, and it is easy..
In turn the Balinese people happily offer in sights into their religion culture and daily rituals, and this becomes a foundation of sharing and friendship, and true connection . All my redgirls acknowledge this and are truly blessed to have experienced this type of travel. Evidenced by the regular returning of redgirls, because they have connection .
As my business expands my network will get wider and more defined , moving into the country and the poorer non touristy areas.
As they say in Indonesia pelan pelan , slowly slowly . for me Bali does demand my presence so it is here and now which I where my focus is , and maintaining and adding to redgirls already amazing adventures..
Make a difference . Make connection , and let Bali do the rest …
