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 …
7 Things to Look for When Choosing an Eco Friendly Hotel Read More
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 …
One of the main reasons travel is so amazing is that you get to see new things and have unique experiences. Seeing and interacting with local animals is wonderful and memorable. Riding on an elephant or snapping a photo with a tiger is certainly fun and might get a lot of likes on social media, …
Animal Activities to Avoid When Traveling : These Common Attractions Harm Animals Read More
As I’ve been learning in my Sustainable Tourism class here on O’ahu, sustainable travel isn’t just a trendy buzzword, and it’s not just about the natural environment. Sustainability also includes the local economy, the culture, heritage sites, groups, and events. Creating a resilient tourism industry allows a country to continue thriving while also gaining the …
Start Packing: 5 Sustainable Travel Destinations for 2020 Read More
Whenever I’m planning a trip, I do my best to fly with relatively eco-friendly airlines, stay at environmentally conscious hotels, and book tours with responsible travel operators. There are many ways we can all become more responsible travelers. There are even some destinations that are better choices than others for sustainable tourism! If you’re trying …
Greener Skies: The 6 Most Eco-Friendly Airlines to Fly With Read More
“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 …
Staying at the Luxurious Rattray’s on MalaMala Game Reserve in South Africa Read More
“Africa – You can see a sunset and believe you have witnessed the Hand of God. You watch the slope lope of a lioness and forget to breathe. You marvel at the tripod of a giraffe bent to water. In Africa, there are iridescent blues on the wings of birds that you do not see …
A peaceful breeze, beneath infinite stars a fire crackles. Far from the lights of the city, time loses its grasp on your consciousness. Yesterday’s worries dwindle, all you need is the river and the sky. An incredible way to experience the wonders of the Grand Canyon is to venture along the inside on foot or …
Rafting the Wondrous Grand Canyon With Western River Expeditions Read More
