Posts Tagged ‘ecotourism’
Exploring Sustainable Adventure In The Resort Destination Of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic [Photo Essay]
“Do I need a bike lock?” The girl checking me in laughs. “A bike lock? Oh, you don’t need to worry about those kinds of things here.” The Brooklyn girl inside begins to sweat. No bike lock? I’m currently in Punta Cana checking into Tortuga Bay, a luxury property with beachfront villas, butler service, deep…Read more...
Anacondas, Piranhas And Pink Dolphins, Oh My!: Exploring The Amazon Jungle From Colombia
Ever since the late 90’s, the Amazon jungle has inspired the image of a massive anaconda wrapping its slithering girth around my body from head to toe. In my vivid imagination, it drags me under water before biting my head off with a mouth opening the size of a microwave oven. Cruising down the Amazon…Read more...
3 Amazing Day Trips From Cartagena, Colombia
When I saw flights to Cartagena on JetBlue for $400 roundtrip from NYC’s JFK, I immediately booked. To be honest, I didn’t know much about the city; however, when backpacking South America two years ago for three months, I ran out of time and never made it to Colombia. Since then, I’ve had the biggest…Read more...
15 Travel Resolutions To Make In 2015
It’s the beginning of a new year and the time when people start thinking of ways to improve themselves in 2014. Instead of just focusing on how to make yourself better, why not think about ways to make your travels more worthwhile? To help, here are 15 travel resolutions to make this year. Go Green…Read more...
How To Visit The Galapagos Islands On A Budget
While the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador are known for being extremely expensive, once you pay for the flight and $100 entrance fee, it is possible to explore this beautiful area on a budget. After going there myself, I discovered these tips for saving money in this ecologically unique destination. Here is your guide to Galapagos…Read more...
A Farm Stay Experience In Albuquerque, New Mexico
“For today’s breakfast options we have a house made chorizo frittata with seasonal vegetables and buttered hominy or a toasted local blue corn meal polenta with two eggs and toast served with house-made green chile sausage.” I’m currently enjoying a truly farm-to-table breakfast at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm — which, spoiler alert,…Read more...
10 Tips For More Eco-Friendly Travel
In the world of travel, ecotourism is a hot topic right now. Rightfully so, especially when considering that everything we do on a trip, from the transportation we take to the foods we eat and the souvenirs we buy, has an impact on the Earth. To help you leave less of a carbon footprint, here…Read more...
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