189 articles tagged with sustainable tourism
There's something profoundly humbling about locking eyes with a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat—a moment where technology fades away and raw connection takes precedence. My recent expedition to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park delivered this rare disconnection from the digital...
When I first arrived in Wellington after decades in Edinburgh, I was struck by the similarities between these hilly coastal capitals. Both are compact, walkable cities with dramatic landscapes and unpredictable weather that can deliver four seasons in a single...
When I tell colleagues at the Philadelphia courthouse that I spent my winter break scaling limestone cliffs and exploring ancient cave systems in northern Ethiopia, I'm met with raised eyebrows and curious questions. Mekelle—the capital city of Tigray region—isn't exactly...
The morning sun casts long shadows across Plaza del Carmen as I sip my espresso, watching Santa Clara stir to life. I've spent three days immersed in the revolutionary spirit of Che Guevara's city, but the Caribbean calls. While most...
When most travelers think of Palau, they envision crystal-clear waters, world-class diving, and the iconic Jellyfish Lake. But after my third visit to this Pacific paradise, I've discovered there's a whole world beyond the blue that few visitors ever experience....
As someone who's witnessed festivals across continents, I can confidently say that Colombia's Carnival of Barranquilla deserves its UNESCO Cultural Heritage status. Four days of vibrant costumes, pulsating music, and streets transformed into an endless dance floor – it's a...
The taxi driver's eyes widened when I told him I was spending a week in Maracaibo. *'¿Una semana entera? ¿Por qué?'* A fair question – most travelers blow through Venezuela's second-largest city in a day or two, snapping obligatory photos...
¡Hola viajeros! Remember that feeling when you discover a place so authentic it makes your heart race faster than a World Cup final? That's Mopti for you—Mali's best-kept secret and a destination that stole my heart faster than I could...
When most people think of the Galápagos, they imagine luxury cruises with $3,000+ price tags that would make Darwin himself raise an eyebrow. As someone who's spent years balancing my network engineering career with my passion for marine conservation, I...