198 articles tagged with sustainable tourism
Standing on the shores of Hampton, Virginia, with the gentle Chesapeake Bay breeze tousling my hair, I'm struck by the fascinating dichotomy of this coastal gem. As a conservation scientist accustomed to exploring coral reefs and tropical coastlines, I've discovered...
There's something remarkably fulfilling about discovering a city through its artisanal crafts—those tangible pieces of culture that tell stories spanning generations. My recent business trip to Ecuador unexpectedly extended into a week-long exploration of Portoviejo, the capital of Manabà province....
The Drakensberg mountains rise from the earth like bass notes building into a symphony – powerful, rhythmic, and utterly captivating. As someone who spends her days crafting sonic landscapes, I found myself drawn to this South African masterpiece not just...
There's something about the Samoan concept of *fa'a Samoa* (the Samoan way) that resonates deeply with me. Perhaps it's how it mirrors the Japanese *ichi-go ichi-e* – the understanding that each moment is unique and should be treasured. As someone...
The molecular structure of Pattaya's nightlife has undergone a fascinating transformation since I first visited in 2016. What was once a one-dimensional tableau of go-go bars and tourist traps has crystallized into something far more complex and intriguing. As a...
As someone who typically spends his days analyzing soil samples and crop yields, trading my work boots for hiking shoes to explore Perth was both refreshing and unexpectedly familiar. Western Australia's capital might seem worlds away from my Kentucky farm...
There's something profoundly telling about how a culture moves its people. Two weeks split between Trinidad, Cuba and Ypres, Belgium taught me this lesson in vivid technicolor this spring. In one corner: colonial-era streets where restored Chevys rumble past horse-drawn...
The moment my feet touched Pohnpei's rich volcanic soil, I felt that familiar pull—the same magnetic connection I experience in places where ancient wisdom still breathes through daily life. After years of emergency medicine, I've developed a sixth sense for...
The first time I wandered through Cordoba's labyrinthine streets during spring, I was mesmerized not just by the famous Mezquita or the Roman Bridge spanning the Guadalquivir, but by what lay behind the unassuming white-washed facades: courtyards bursting with geraniums...
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...
