29 articles tagged with eco tourism
When most travelers hear 'Puerto Princesa,' their minds immediately conjure images of boats gliding through the UNESCO-listed Underground River. As an anthropologist who's spent years studying how tourism narratives shape our experiences, I've discovered that Puerto Princesa performs a far...
The first time a Bornholm local offered me a steaming cup of *solbærrom* (blackcurrant rum) after a long day of cycling, I knew I'd found something special. This Danish island sitting in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Poland isn't...
The morning call to prayer echoed through the streets as I sipped cardamom-infused coffee on my host family's balcony, watching Baalbek awaken against the backdrop of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains. While most visitors come for a quick day trip to check...
As someone who grew up exploring the Great Plains and now calls Miami home, I've developed a profound appreciation for Florida's diverse ecosystems. While most visitors flock to our state's famous beaches, my medical training has taught me to look...
The transition from the acacia-dotted savannas of Tanzania to the azure waters of the Philippine archipelago represents more than just a geographic shift—it's a journey through contrasting ecosystems that share surprising ecological parallels. As a marine biologist with a penchant...
Olá, meus amigos! When my cousin Luisa asked me to recommend a family destination that combined natural beauty, cultural experiences, and enough infrastructure to keep the little ones entertained, I immediately thought of Dumbea. This hidden gem in New Caledonia...
When my quality control inspection schedule brought me to Charleston last spring, I made the executive decision to extend my trip through the weekend. The destination? Kiawah Island, just 21 miles south of Charleston. While most visitors flock to this...
There's something magical about experiencing a city through the eyes of those who call it home. During my third visit to Auckland—this time for a conference on sustainable tourism practices—I made a conscious decision to venture beyond the Sky Tower...
The moment my feet left solid ground and I plunged into the crystal-clear pool beneath Biausevu Waterfall, I knew this corner of Fiji had stolen my heart. Having explored waterways from the Alpine valleys of my Italian homeland to the...
When most travelers picture Zanzibar, their minds immediately conjure images of powdery white sand beaches and crystalline turquoise waters. While these postcard-perfect shores certainly deserve their fame, I've discovered that this Tanzanian archipelago harbors an astonishing diversity of ecosystems and...
When I stepped off the plane onto the tarmac of Sao Tome International Airport, the humid air immediately wrapped around me like a warm embrace, carrying scents of tropical flowers and the distant ocean. As a public defender from Philadelphia...
There's a profound energy that pulses through Puerto Plata's landscape—one that extends far beyond its postcard-perfect beaches and resort cocktails. As someone who's spent years seeking the intersection of adrenaline and mindfulness in my travels, I've discovered that this northern...
While visiting my daughter's family in Newcastle last summer, I discovered that this vibrant coastal city offers far more than its postcard-perfect beaches. As a grandmother to two energetic youngsters and an environmental scientist at heart, I found myself delightfully...
Many travelers know Mobile as the birthplace of American Mardi Gras, but this charming coastal city harbors a cultural richness that extends far beyond the beads and moonpies. As a scientist who's traversed ecosystems worldwide, I was pleasantly surprised by...
The speedboat cut through the muddy waters of the Essequibo River like a machete through jungle vines, spraying my weathered face with a fine mist that felt refreshing after three days of equatorial heat. At 62, I've learned that the...