198 articles tagged with sustainable tourism
Standing on the edge of Hudson Bay with the crisp autumn air filling my lungs, I watched in awe as an Indigenous guide pointed out subtle tracks in the tundra—signs of the magnificent polar bears that call this region home....
The crisp autumn air carries the scent of hops and fallen leaves as I pedal through Fort Collins' tree-lined streets. Having explored climate-influenced food cultures from the fjords of Norway to the coast of Chile, I've found few places that...
When my daughter Amara and I arrived in Brikama after a long journey from Osaka, I was immediately struck by the town's vibrant energy - a welcome contrast to the structured formality of both my courtroom in Japan and my...
The taxi driver's weathered hands tapped rhythmically on the steering wheel as we wound through Maracay's streets, the afternoon light casting long shadows across colonial facades. 'Most tourists just pass through on their way to somewhere else,' he told me...
When I landed in Denver last summer after a climate conference in Boulder, my wallet was feeling the pinch from professional travel. But I wasn't about to miss exploring the Mile High City just because of budget constraints. With some...
The humid air of Bata enveloped me like a warm embrace as I stepped off the plane, my research notes on West African colonial architecture tucked securely in my waterproof messenger bag. Equatorial Guinea has long remained one of Africa's...
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...
The thin air of Lhasa at 3,656 meters above sea level hits you first—not unlike that moment when you step onto the field at a high-altitude cricket ground in Dharamshala. But here, in Tibet's spiritual heart, the breathlessness feels appropriate,...
Standing at the base of Mount Fitz Roy, with the Patagonian wind whipping my hair into a frenzy, I couldn't help but think about the glaciers that carved these magnificent peaks thousands of years ago—and how rapidly they're receding today....
There's something about Oakland that reminds me of my beloved Marseille—a port city with gritty edges that cradles profound cultural richness within its neighborhoods. After numerous visits to the Bay Area for sustainability conferences, I've developed a deep appreciation for...
Standing on the ancient stone bridge spanning the Tagus River, I felt like I'd stepped into an architectural time machine. Toledo isn't just Spain's former capital—it's a perfectly preserved medieval ecosystem where Islamic, Jewish, and Christian design principles coexist in...
The medina walls of North Africa have long stood as silent witnesses to centuries of trade, cultural exchange, and human connection. As someone who has spent a lifetime observing the intricate workings of the human heart, I find myself equally...
When I first landed in Kinshasa last October, the humid air hit me like a wall as I stepped off the plane. After 15 years exploring sustainable travel options across four continents, the Democratic Republic of Congo had always remained...
When most people picture Antigua, they envision pristine beaches and lazy afternoons sipping rum punch. But beneath that postcard-perfect exterior beats the heart of an adventure playground waiting to be discovered. Having spent years documenting ecological corridors across North America,...
As both a physicist and perpetual explorer, I've learned that the most fascinating discoveries often lie beneath the obvious surface—whether we're talking about subatomic particles or travel destinations. Amsterdam, with its picturesque canals and iconic museums, offers plenty at first...
