136 articles tagged with sustainable travel
The azure waters of Grand Bahama may first capture your attention, but it's the vibrant marketplaces of Lucaya that truly reveal the island's cultural soul. As someone who has spent decades seeking authentic cultural experiences across five continents, I've developed...
The invisible line dividing nations has always fascinated me. As someone who's cycled across Southeast Asian borders and navigated countless immigration checkpoints, I find border towns particularly captivating—these liminal spaces where cultures blend and transform. The Laredo-Nuevo Laredo crossing between...
The moment I stepped off the metro at Baixa-Chiado, I knew Lisbon would steal a piece of my heart. Not because of the postcard-perfect tiled buildings or the iconic yellow trams (though they're definitely Instagram-worthy), but because of the city's...
Standing atop the Hassan II Mosque's esplanade, watching Atlantic waves crash against Morocco's coastline as the muezzin's call echoes across Casablanca's skyline, I realized this city defies simple categorization. Often overlooked for its glamorous siblings Marrakech and Fes, Casa (as...
The minibus lurched to a stop along the dusty main road, and I stepped out into Lelydorp – a place that doesn't make most travelers' Suriname itineraries but absolutely should. Located just 18km south of Paramaribo, this unassuming town holds...
There's something magical about autumn in Vermont's capital city, where the smallest state capital in America transforms into a canvas of amber and crimson. As someone who's documented sustainable initiatives across rural America, I've developed a profound appreciation for communities...
The morning call to prayer echoed through the streets as I sipped cardamom-infused coffee on my host family's balcony, watching Baalbek awaken against the backdrop of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains. While most visitors come for a quick day trip to check...
When my non-profit work brought me to Pennsylvania's capital city, I expected government buildings and policy meetings. What I discovered instead was a riverside gem balancing historic charm with modern business infrastructure. Harrisburg surprised me with its walkable downtown, thriving...
Standing at the overlook on Mill Mountain as dawn breaks over the Roanoke Valley, I'm struck by how the morning fog creates microclimates throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains. As an epidemiologist who studies environmental patterns, I find these Appalachian valleys...
When most business travelers think of Hungary, Budapest dominates the conversation. But 230 kilometers east lies Debrecen, the country's second-largest city that's rapidly transforming into Eastern Hungary's innovation powerhouse. Having spent a week embedded with local tech entrepreneurs as part...
The Solomon Islands may not top most budget travelers' bucket lists, but this Pacific archipelago offers a raw, untamed adventure that rivals its more expensive neighbors. With 992 islands scattered across azure waters, ancient cultural traditions still thriving, and World...
The rhythms of Ebeye caught me before my feet even touched its sandy shores. Like an unexpected syncopation in a familiar blues progression, this small island in the Kwajalein Atoll of the Marshall Islands disrupted my expectations and composed a...
As an environmental researcher who has traversed forests across continents, I find myself continually drawn back to Eugene, Oregon—a verdant sanctuary nestled between the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers. My first encounter with Eugene's biophilic urban design was during an academic...
The first time I encountered Phoenix's distinctive Sonoran landscape, I was reminded of the arid plains outside Jaipur – familiar yet utterly foreign. As someone who has spent years analyzing renewable energy systems across climate zones, Phoenix presents a fascinating...
The first time I wandered through Hyderabad's labyrinthine Old City, I made the classic tourist mistake: I thought it was all about the biryani. Don't get me wrong—that fragrant, slow-cooked rice dish deserves every bit of its legendary status. But...