There’s no doubt that travel can be a wonderful thing, allowing us to broaden our horizons, meet new people, and experience corners of the world completely different from our own. But more and more people are starting to consider the negative impact that our travels might have on the people and world around us. Whether …
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One of my favorite parts of traveling is choosing and staying at hotels. It’s always so hard to pick just one! I love looking into the ways that some hotels give back to their local community, and the beautifully innovative green and biophilic design solutions they come up with. Eco-conscious travel is a rapidly expanding …
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I’ve been an avid hiker all my life, and I’ve also dealt with back pain since I was in highschool, so I’m very careful about what shoes I choose to wear. It also just doesn’t feel right to wear hiking boots that harm the environment when out for a hike, so I’m always on the …
WHERE TO STAY It’s most convenient to stay in Farmington, a large town about an hour north of the Bisti Wilderness. I drove out from Santa Fe, spent two nights at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Farmington, and did two hikes in the Bisti. The Fairfield is clean and convenient, they have lots of …
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Phrases like responsible, ethical, and sustainable tourism are becoming more and more a part of our vocabulary. As we become increasingly aware of the impact of travel on our planet, companies, tour operators, and individuals alike are looking to take action to have less of an impact on the world. With emissions from airplanes playing …
Rising from the glistening white sands of New Mexico along the San Andres mountains is America’s newest National Park, White Sands. These sands are made of gypsum, a soft mineral left by the ancient Permiari Sea thousands of years ago. Here in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico, repeated freezing and thawing cycles over millennia …
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Albuquerque tends to take a back seat to popular tourist destinations Taos and Santa Fe. But no more! Albuquerque is a unique and vibrant city and has much to offer when planning any trip to New Mexico! I visited Albuquerque on an epic solo road trip around New Mexico. Some of my favorite stops along …
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With natural beauty and rich culture dating back centuries, Taos is a veritable playground for anyone looking to spend some time in splendor. There are so many unusual things to do in Taos, and in New Mexico as a whole! I visited Taos on a road trip around New Mexico, which included stops in Albuquerque, …
New Mexico’s capital is brimming with fun and exciting things to do. With its mix of Native American, Mexican, Spanish, and Anglo-American cultural influences, it is quite the mix that will enthrall the entire family. I visited Santa Fe during a road trip around New Mexico, which included stops in Albuquerque, Taos, the Bisti Badlands, …
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Camping is often seen as a more eco-friendly way to travel compared to a hotel or cruise. But being surrounded by nature isn’t always inherently better for the earth. Camping still creates waste, but there are ways to work toward a zero-waste camping experience. Here are a few tips to help you be more mindful of …
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All Photos 2017 by Laurel Christine | Taken with Nikon CoolPix B700 | Edited Using LC x Lightroom Presets | Chiawa Safari Camp | Zambia Animals have a way of bringing us such a natural, easy type of joy. Going on safari in South Africa and Zambia was one of the most memorable experiences of my …
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“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.” ― Isak Dinesen, Out of Africa Our wondrous safari journey into the heart of South Africa’s massive wilderness began after a few days exploring Cape Town and a stay at the historic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel. Weary from travel, the warm air hugged us for reassurance as …
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“Visit Cape Town and history is never far from your grasp. It lingers in the air, a scent on the breezy, an explanation of circumstance.. ” –Tahir Shah, Travels With Myself PRETTY IN PINK! I was so fixated by the mountain that the immense splash of pink jolted me as I approached the hotel, and my …
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Tongabezi Lodge is located on the Zambezi River, right on the border in Zambia, just north of western Zimbabwe. Here we found peace and seclusion. With only five houses and four river cottages, when we did run into our neighbors, we became fast friends as we exchanged excited stories of our time here and compared …
While working on designs and marketing for future floating cities with Blue Frontiers, I love to envision what a day in the life of a resident might look like. What will people eat, what sorts of physical and social activities will they engage in, how will they get around? And how can we create the …
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