194 articles tagged with sustainable tourism
The molecular structure of Pattaya's nightlife has undergone a fascinating transformation since I first visited in 2016. What was once a one-dimensional tableau of go-go bars and tourist traps has crystallized into something far more complex and intriguing. As a...
As someone who typically spends his days analyzing soil samples and crop yields, trading my work boots for hiking shoes to explore Perth was both refreshing and unexpectedly familiar. Western Australia's capital might seem worlds away from my Kentucky farm...
There's something profoundly telling about how a culture moves its people. Two weeks split between Trinidad, Cuba and Ypres, Belgium taught me this lesson in vivid technicolor this spring. In one corner: colonial-era streets where restored Chevys rumble past horse-drawn...
The moment my feet touched Pohnpei's rich volcanic soil, I felt that familiar pull—the same magnetic connection I experience in places where ancient wisdom still breathes through daily life. After years of emergency medicine, I've developed a sixth sense for...
The first time I wandered through Cordoba's labyrinthine streets during spring, I was mesmerized not just by the famous Mezquita or the Roman Bridge spanning the Guadalquivir, but by what lay behind the unassuming white-washed facades: courtyards bursting with geraniums...
The taxi lurches forward on a road flanked by royal palms, their silhouettes cutting dramatic shapes against the Caribbean sky. My sketchbook balanced precariously on my lap, I'm hastily capturing the play of light on weathered colonial facades as we...
As someone who typically documents the sleek smart cities of Asia and Europe, my weekend detour to the gateway settlements of South Luangwa National Park in Zambia offered a fascinating counterpoint to my usual urban explorations. Here, 'urban' takes on...
There's something utterly mesmerizing about gliding through the misty waters of Inle Lake at dawn, watching leg-rowing fishermen balance precariously as they cast their nets in a tradition dating back generations. As an urban planner accustomed to analyzing how cities...
The morning call to prayer from a nearby mosque mingles with the scent of fresh jalebi and the distant honking of auto rickshaws as Delhi awakens. This sensory symphony is familiar yet different from the one I experienced as a...
The moment my plane began its descent over the Marshall Islands, I knew this wasn't going to be like any of my previous diving expeditions. A necklace of turquoise atolls scattered across the deep blue Pacific came into view, with...
When you work in fashion retail, your eye naturally tunes to the interplay of textures, colors, and silhouettes. But sometimes, the most captivating designs aren't hanging on racks in Milan or Tokyo—they're sculpted by nature herself. That's exactly what I...
¡Hola, adventure seekers! After five winters escaping the El Paso desert for tropical getaways, I've finally found my perfect balance of adventure, affordability, and authentic experiences in Panama's Bocas del Toro archipelago. This cluster of Caribbean islands offers that rare...
The moment my bare feet touched Zanzibar's powdery white sand, I felt a familiar sensation wash over me—that distinct calm that comes after the storm of adrenaline subsides following an emergency call. Only here, the only emergency was deciding which...
G'day, fellow adventurers! There's something absolutely magical about falling asleep to the gentle rocking of water beneath you, or waking up to the symphony of howler monkeys in the distance. Iquitos – that wild, wonderful gateway to the Peruvian Amazon...
As a public defender accustomed to navigating complex systems, I've found that the most rewarding travel experiences come from stepping off the well-worn tourist path. La Digue, the fourth largest island in the Seychelles archipelago, offers precisely this opportunity. During...
