A new year calls for fresh starts and new adventures. Discover 22 fresh new travel experiences that also give back to people and protect the planet.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If 2022 is your year to get back on the road, reconnect and make a positive impact on the world, then we have good news for you: we\u2019re here for that, too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n With 22 brand new impact initiatives on trips all over the world, there\u2019s plenty to choose from \u2013 whether\u00a0you want to dive into marine conservation, support female entrepreneurs, give back to people living with a disability\u00a0or learn more about First Nations cultures.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the roundup of new experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hop onboard this carbon-neutral whale watching tour to learn more about these magnificent mammals and their pristine environment.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s been called the best coffee in North Bali, but a brew from Global Kafe also sees all proceeds going towards supporting the work of the Global Village Foundation, which supports people living with a disability by providing wheelchairs, mobility aids, medication and other essentials.\u00a0 Meet members of the Maleku Indigenous tribe and chat about local culture and customs during a traditional meal, followed by a community visit to learn about the challenges, particularly from deforestation, that this community faces\u00a0 Stop for a snack and a serve of inspiration at the Orient Experience restaurant in Venice on our Italy holidays<\/a>, which supports, employs and advocates for migrants who have made long, perilous journeys to Europe.\u00a0\u00a0 There\u2019s no better way to discover the vibrancy of the streets of Jaipur than from an e-rickshaw \u2013 particularly one that is owned and operated by a woman from a low-income household. On a spin around the city with the Pink City Rickshaw Co., your hostess will share a taste of Rajasthan with stops to try kachoris, sweet lassi and one of the best kulfi around, a must-do on your holiday in India<\/a>. Join a traditional paper flower-making class at Lavin Home, a local NGO that supports Hue\u2019s deaf and mute and deaf community. The centre provides employment, meals, training and a place of connection. Experience a taste of First Nations Culture in British Columbia when you dine at a restaurant on the land of the Syilx People, celebrating traditional ingredients and inspired by creation stories passed through generations, then meet the First Nations people of the Osoyoos Indian Band for a desert walk at the Nk\u2019Mip Desert Cultural Centre, dedicated to conserving the last remaining section of the Great American Desert. This is a snorkelling experience with a difference \u2013 see Magnetic Island underwater, led by guides from Reef Check Australia who are engaged in long-term reef monitoring sites in the Townsville Great Barrier Reef region. You\u2019ll learn more about how to become a citizen scientist to contribute to monitoring the health of reefs, and to advocate for their protection. \u00a0 At the Green Life Centre, discover how rubbish collected from Halong Bay is being up-cycled into beautiful handicrafts, removing waste from this iconic site and providing income for local communities. You\u2019ll meet the host of the centre, Ms Huong, and her team of intrepid crafters, who will show you how to make your own bag. \u00a0 Discover the unique culture and heritage of the state of Champa during a ceramic making workshop on our Vietnam holidays<\/a> This\u00a0pottery craftsmanship is only passed onto the women in the family \u2013 followed by a home-cooked meal in a local village.\u00a0 Visit the community of San Pedro Tlahuac where Nahuatl descendants preserve traditions from Pre-Columbian times, including chinampa farming, fiestas and ceremonies from ancient days.\u00a0 Stop for kaffee and kuchen (coffee and cake) at Vollpension, a generation-bridging caf\u00e9 in Vienna. Through their involvement at the caf\u00e9, members of older generations remain engaged and connected with society, and provide great conversation \u2013 and might even offer a few life lessons, too. \u00a0 A meal at the Free Bird Caf\u00e9 in Chiang Mai is more than just a delicious taste of Northern Thailand \u2013 all profits help\u00a0to provide education and language training for migrants and refugees from Myanmar. The cafe is part of social enterprise Freedom House and also\u00a0offers students the opportunity to learn hospitality skills and\u00a0practice their English.\u00a0 Visit Nuevo Horizonte \u201cNew Horizon\u201d, a Mayan cooperative that supports fish-farming, mixed agriculture, reforestation and eco-tourism projects. Initially founded by 130 families after the peace accord in Guatemala, today the cooperative offers opportunities and hopes for a brighter future. \u00a0 Take a break from the bike and tuck into a fragrant lunch Sri Lankan lunch at Hela Bojun Restaurant, safe in the knowledge you\u2019re not only enjoying authentic flavours, but also helping to support women from rural communities who wouldn\u2019t otherwise have the opportunity to benefit from tourism. A government social enterprise is behind the program, which trains and employs women\u00a0selected for their outstanding cooking skills.\u00a0\u00a0 Visit Tawesna, a local community-run teahouse perched on the river, which provides women with an income to support themselves and their families. The women source ingredients from local cooperatives to prepare tea and pastries, while sharing their stories and giving visitors an authentic Amazigh experience.\u00a0 Join an indigo dying workshop led by Ms Thanh, aiming to preserve and restore the traditional culture of the Black Tay ethnic minority in Sapa. You will learn about how the indigo plant is grown, how the dye is extracted, how it is nurtured and how to create different shades. What\u2019s more, the workshop also employs a team of deaf and mute people. \u00a0 Learn about the critical work being done to protect the iconic Tasmanian devil at Devils @ Cradle, a conservation sanctuary located at the entrance to the spectacular World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. In addition to Tasmanian devils, the sanctuary also houses the spotted-tail and eastern quolls \u2013 the state\u2019s three largest carnivorous marsupials are sadly all threatened in the wild.\u00a0 Take a cycle to the Green Youth Collective, a learning community that focuses on sustainable gardening, low-impact communal living and youth education. Get involved in a session on recycling soap before enjoying baguettes and pancakes accompanied by herbs plucked from the garden on the riverside view deck.\u00a0 Visit Pine Ridge Town to tour the Heritage Center, which empowers Lakota artists to preserve their artistic heritage, improve their economic situation and share their traditional arts and crafts with the world. You\u2019ll also enjoy lunch at a Lakota-owned restaurant that specializes in traditional foods.\u00a0 Stop in at\u00a0a weaving mill that not only specializes in traditional Sri Lankan handloom textiles, but also provides employment to around 40 women from surrounding rural communities. Equal job opportunities are given especially to elderly and disabled women, and the mill owners provide mentoring and financial education to their employees.\u00a022. Take a carbon neutral whale watching trip (Husavik, Iceland)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Premium Iceland<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n21. Enjoy coffee with a purpose (Bali, Indonesia)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Beautiful Bali<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n20. Meet Indigenous people supporting reforestation (Costa Rica)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Classic Costa Rica<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n19. Support migrants in Europe (Venice, Italy)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Best of Italy<\/strong><\/a> & <\/strong>Highlights of Italy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n18. Ride a rickshaw with a difference (Jaipur, India)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Rajasthan Experience<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Paper](\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/flower-making-vietnam.jpg\")
<\/a>17. Learn a craft with the\u00a0deaf and mute community\u00a0(Hue, Vietnam)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Vietnam Family Adventure<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n16. Get a taste of First Nations culture (British Columbia, Canada)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Canada\u2019s Okanagan Valley<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n15. Become a citizen scientist while snorkelling (Queensland, Australia)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Queensland Coast and Islands Adventure<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n14. Turn rubbish into treasures (Halong Bay, Vietnam)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Vietnam Express Northbound<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0
13. Share ceramic making knowledge (Champa, Vietnam)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Classic Vietnam<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n12. Experience the preservation of\u00a0ancient culture (San Pedro Tlahuac, Mexico)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Mexico Unplugged<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Older](\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Vollpension-Vienna-1.jpg\")
<\/a>11. Embrace intergenerational interactions (Vienna, Austria)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Best of Central Europe<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n10. Visit a cafe that trains and educates refugees (Chiang Mai, Thailand)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Explore Northern Thailand<\/strong><\/a>
\u00a0<\/p>\n9. Support new starts at a Mayan cooperative <\/strong>(Pet\u00e9n, Guatemala)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Guatemala to Mexico<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n8. Tuck into meal with meaning (Kandy, Sri Lanka)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Cycle Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Tawesna](\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Tawesna-in-Morocco-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>7. Support gender equity at a traditional teahouse (A\u00eft Benhaddou, Morocco)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Morocco Uncovered<\/strong><\/a> & <\/strong>South Morocco Discovery<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n6. Preserve cultural heritage (Hanoi, Vietnam)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Scenic <\/a><\/strong>Vietnam<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n5. Visit a wildlife conservation sanctuary (Tasmania, Australia)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Walk Cradle Mountain National Park <\/strong>\u00a0
<\/a><\/p>\n4. Re-use, recycle and relax (Hoi An, Vietnam)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Essential Vietnam (18 to 29s)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n3. Preserve First Nations legacy (South Dakota, USA) <\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
South Dakota Lodge Stay<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n2. Weave a common thread at a traditional mill (Galle, Sri Lanka) <\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Best of Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n1. Learn about Indigenous culture in the Amazon (Infierno, Peru) <\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n