12 articles tagged with community tourism
There's a particular quality to the light in Liberta that I've not encountered elsewhere in my travels—a golden warmth that bathes the weathered limestone buildings in the late afternoon, transforming humble structures into architectural treasures worthy of documentation. While most...
When most folks think of Hwange National Park, they picture the classic safari experience—Land Rovers tracking elephant herds across golden savanna. But after my recent two-week winter adventure with a group of friends from my Sheffield tennis club, I discovered...
When most travelers think of Massachusetts getaways, Boston's historic streets or Cape Cod's sandy shores typically come to mind. But as someone who's built a career finding sustainable solutions in unexpected places, I've discovered that Brockton—just 25 miles south of...
When most travelers think of Jamaica, their minds drift to all-inclusive resorts and pristine beaches. But after decades exploring how communities adapt to their environments, I've learned that true cultural understanding happens in the spaces where everyday life unfolds. Last...
There's something magical about experiencing a city through the eyes of those who call it home. During my third visit to Auckland—this time for a conference on sustainable tourism practices—I made a conscious decision to venture beyond the Sky Tower...
The morning sun cast long shadows across Kitwe's rust-colored earth as I sipped my coffee on the small guesthouse balcony, watching the city wake up. Far from the Great Lakes I've grown to love in Buffalo, I found myself drawn...
The morning sun casts long shadows across Mekelle's bustling markets as I shoulder my pack, ready to embark on one of Africa's most underrated trekking adventures. Ethiopia's Tigray region has long been whispered about in adventure travel circles, but few...
Standing at the crossroads of ancient tradition and rapid modernization, Jakarta presents a fascinating paradox for the curious traveler. As someone who has spent years studying how human innovation interacts with natural systems, I find Indonesia's capital to be a...
As I stepped off the plane at Brisbane Airport, the crisp winter air greeted me with a gentle embrace – a stark contrast to the scorching summers I'd experienced during previous Australian expeditions. Brisbane in winter carries a certain magic...
Standing barefoot on the rust-colored earth of Manzini, surrounded by the rhythmic stomping of hundreds of dancers adorned in vibrant traditional attire, I realized I was experiencing something few Western travelers ever witness. The Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) may...
Standing in the center of Gweru, Zimbabwe's third-largest city, I found myself mesmerized by the rhythmic beats of traditional Mbira music flowing from a nearby cultural center. This wasn't in my original itinerary, but as a lawyer who's learned to...
Standing on the crumbling balcony of Pousada de Baucau, I watched as the sunrise painted East Timor's coastline in hues of amber and gold. The Portuguese colonial architecture beneath my feet told stories of a complex past, while the Banda...