31 articles tagged with eco tourism
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...
There is something about the vastness of the desert that speaks directly to the soul. As someone who has spent two decades documenting traditional ecological knowledge across the world's arid landscapes, from Morocco to Mongolia, I believed I understood desert...
The rhythmic pulsing of a heartbeat under stress—something I monitored countless times in operating theaters—bears remarkable similarity to what I felt standing at the edge of Trinidad's Avocat Waterfall. At 64, with my surgical career largely behind me, I've discovered...
Standing at 5,200 meters above sea level, with the world's highest peak commanding the horizon, I found myself contemplating not just the geological marvel before me, but the remarkable journey required to reach this point. The Tibetan approach to Everest...
When my college roommate Eszter invited me to visit her homeland and explore Lake Balaton last summer, I had no idea I was about to discover Central Europe's largest freshwater lake and one of the most family-friendly adventure destinations I've...
¡Hola, viajeros! There's something about standing at the rim of Africa's largest canyon in the off-season that makes you feel like you've discovered a secret the rest of the world doesn't know yet. After three visits to Fish River Canyon...
The first time I stepped onto Hilton Head Island with my daughter Zoe, I knew we'd found something special. This South Carolina gem strikes that perfect balance of natural beauty and family-friendly infrastructure that's increasingly rare these days. After five...
The moment my feet touched the warm golden sands of Tayrona National Park, I knew I had found something extraordinary. *Sacré bleu*, what a revelation! After 15 years of controlling air traffic patterns across North America, finding myself beneath Colombia's...
Standing at the edge of Portsmouth's volcanic shoreline, I couldn't help but feel a familiar surge of anticipation. The Caribbean sun warmed my skin as I adjusted my mask, preparing to explore one of Dominica's most enchanting natural wonders. This...
The first time I set foot on Santa Catarina Island, I was immediately struck by Florianópolis's dual personality. This Brazilian gem—affectionately called 'Floripa' by locals—presents couples with a delightful conundrum: beach or forest? Modern luxury or rustic charm? Eastern lagoon...
The first time I glimpsed Bora Bora's electric blue lagoon from my airplane window, I knew the standard overwater bungalow experience wouldn't be enough to satisfy my explorer's heart. As a game developer who specializes in creating immersive digital ecosystems,...
New York City – that magnificent urban jungle where steel and concrete reign supreme. Yet beneath this metropolitan façade lies a surprising tapestry of wild spaces waiting to be discovered. As someone who has spent decades exploring deserts and remote...
As the ferry glided into Salelologa Harbor, the verdant silhouette of Savai'i Island emerged like a mirage from the cerulean Pacific waters. This moment marked my fourth journey to Polynesia, but my first to Samoa's less-traversed western island. The gateway...
At sixty-one, most of my Pittsburgh contemporaries are settling into retirement routines of golf and grandchildren. Meanwhile, I'm strapping myself into a harness, about to launch off a platform suspended 30 meters above the Atlantic Forest outside Recife, Brazil. The...
