189 articles tagged with sustainable tourism
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...
Nepal has been my spiritual playground for years now, but I'll let you in on something that took me three visits to discover: the magic of this country extends far beyond the famous Everest Base Camp trek. While EBC deserves...
Standing atop a rust-colored sand dune in Wadi Rum as my daughter Olivia's laughter echoed across the vast desert landscape, I realized we had found that rare travel experience that genuinely transforms both parent and child. The Bedouin guide who...
Growing up with Filipino heritage, I've always felt drawn to reconnect with my father's homeland. As an engineer fascinated by both historical architecture and sustainability, Vigan represents the perfect intersection of my passions—a living museum of Spanish colonial architecture that...
The Red Sea laps gently against Eilat's shores as tourists bask in the predictable pleasures of this resort town. But twenty minutes from the beach umbrellas and snorkeling excursions lies an entirely different Israel—one that has persisted for centuries in...
Nestled deep within Colombia's Sierra Nevada mountains lies a treasure that predates Machu Picchu by nearly 650 years yet remains delightfully uncrowded. Ciudad Perdida—the 'Lost City'—stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Tayrona civilization and offers modern...