148 articles tagged with sustainable travel
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...
Nashville hit me like a freight train of sound the first time I visited – not just because of the obvious honky-tonk madness on Broadway (which, let's be honest, is a must-see spectacle), but because of what I discovered when...
The first time I stepped beyond Yamoussoukro's imposing basilica and presidential palace, I discovered what few travelers ever see – a surprisingly wild Côte d'Ivoire landscape pulsing with life and adventure. While most visitors breeze through this political capital focused...
The Māori concept of *kaitiakitanga* – guardianship of the environment – has always guided my approach to shopping while traveling. There's something profoundly sustainable about rescuing pre-loved items from the past, giving them new life in our present. When my...
The eastern Cuban province of Holguín reveals itself slowly, like the unfurling of a rare tropical flower. As a biologist who's spent decades studying ecosystems across continents, I've found few places that offer such a harmonious blend of cultural richness...
The first time someone suggested I visit Ebeye in the Marshall Islands, I nearly choked on my coffee. As a seasoned traveler who's combed beaches from Oregon to Okinawa, I thought I knew my coastal destinations. But Ebeye? The densely...
When I first stepped off the bus into Cesky Krumlov after a scenic three-hour ride from Prague, I felt like I'd traveled through time rather than just across the Czech countryside. This UNESCO World Heritage site, with its 13th-century castle...
Standing at the crossroads of Delaware's rich colonial history and its modern, understated appeal, Glasgow offers a refreshing counterpoint to the typical American travel experience. As someone who's spent years analyzing how built environments shape our experiences, I found this...
There's something deeply satisfying about watching the European landscape transform gradually outside your window, rather than simply teleporting between destinations via budget airlines. Last autumn, I embarked on what many would consider a logistical challenge: traveling overland from the sun-drenched...
As someone who studies ecological systems for a living, I've come to appreciate how cities, like ecosystems, have their own intricate networks and flows. San Francisco's public transportation system is a perfect example—a complex, interconnected web that, once understood, opens...
When I first landed in Singapore five years ago with nothing but a backpack and a modest budget from my tech exit, I expected the gleaming skyscrapers and luxury malls to drain my wallet faster than I could say 'Merlion.'...
There exists a certain magic in places where water carves its ancient signature through desert landscapes. *Green River, Wyoming* embodies this paradoxical beauty—a verdant lifeline threading through the rugged high desert terrain. As someone who has dedicated her life to...
Picture this: vibrant masks bursting with color, pounding merengue rhythms that move through your body like electricity, and streets transformed into rivers of dancing revelers. Welcome to La Vega Carnival, where I discovered a celebration that honors both cultural heritage...
When my consulting work on green energy initiatives brought me to Morgantown, West Virginia, I expected a quick in-and-out business trip. Instead, I discovered a vibrant university town nestled in the Appalachian foothills that perfectly balances professional amenities with mountain...
There's something deeply spiritual about holding an object that has witnessed decades of human history. As a scientist who spends her days analyzing climate patterns, I find profound meaning in the sustainable practice of breathing new life into old treasures....
