194 articles tagged with sustainable tourism
The largest of the Greek islands isn't just a Mediterranean paradise of stunning beaches and ancient ruins – it's a microcosm of ecological diversity that continues to captivate me as both an environmental scientist and luxury traveler. My first visit...
After three decades navigating the corridors of urban planning and policy development, I've developed a particular appreciation for spaces where governance, conservation, and tourism intersect harmoniously. The Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia represents such a triumph—a masterclass in sustainable...
As an anthropologist who studies mountain communities adapting to climate change, my research frequently takes me to the world's most spectacular highland regions. Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas, nestled between Cusco and Machu Picchu, represents one of humanity's most...
The humid air clung to my skin as I stepped off the plane in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau's capital city. A place where most Americans never venture, yet here I was—solo, determined, and admittedly a bit nervous. After years of representing clients...
There's something profoundly transformative about contrasting landscapes—particularly when they showcase nature's most spectacular extremes. After decades of business travel across six continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for itineraries that blend diverse ecosystems within a single journey. My recent expedition...
The morning mist hangs like a delicate veil over Antelope Park as the first rays of sunlight pierce through the acacia trees. I sit cross-legged on my private deck, journaling as Zimbabwe awakens around me. After years of chasing healing...
The predawn air bit at my cheeks as I stood at the base of Tunari Mountain, its silhouette a dark sentinel against the indigo Bolivian sky. At 5,035 meters (16,519 feet), this sleeping giant has watched over Cochabamba for millennia,...
Standing at the bow of the small ferry approaching Portsmouth's shores, I felt that familiar scientific curiosity merge with traveler's anticipation. The verdant mountains of Dominica rose dramatically from the Caribbean Sea, their slopes draped in what I knew to...
Standing in the bustling Grand Marché of Yamoussoukro with my son Mateo clutching my hand, I was instantly transported back to those childhood mercados my abuela introduced me to decades ago. The vibrant fabrics, aromatic spices, and melodic conversations in...
Standing in Plaza de Armas as the morning sun illuminates Arequipa's sillar facades to a brilliant white, I'm reminded why this UNESCO World Heritage city captured my heart years ago during my first engineering project in South America. The volcanic...
There are moments when travel transcends the ordinary and becomes something profound – my week in Funafuti was exactly that. As someone who's grown up between Paris and Philadelphia, with roots stretching from France to Senegal, I've developed an appreciation...
Nestled in the Andean mountains at 8,660 feet above sea level, Bogota pulses with an energy that captivated me from the moment I stepped off the plane. As a climate analyst with a serious case of wanderlust, I've been drawn...
The moment our small helicopter banked over the emerald hills surrounding Kigali, I knew this journey would be different from my usual medical missions. My work typically takes me to remote villages with basic accommodations, but this time, I was...
There's something deeply healing about small places with big hearts. Vergennes – all one square mile of it – embodies this paradox perfectly. As Vermont's smallest city, it offers an intimacy that larger luxury destinations simply cannot match. Having spent...
When most travelers think of Jamaica, their minds drift to all-inclusive resorts and pristine beaches. But after decades exploring how communities adapt to their environments, I've learned that true cultural understanding happens in the spaces where everyday life unfolds. Last...
