149 articles tagged with sustainable travel
The moment my boots sank into the rich, red earth of Bo, Sierra Leone, I knew this journey would redefine my understanding of wilderness adventure. Just a few hours southeast of Freetown, this provincial capital serves as the perfect basecamp...
When my college roommate Eszter invited me to visit her homeland and explore Lake Balaton last summer, I had no idea I was about to discover Central Europe's largest freshwater lake and one of the most family-friendly adventure destinations I've...
Nashville hit me like a freight train of sound the first time I visited – not just because of the obvious honky-tonk madness on Broadway (which, let's be honest, is a must-see spectacle), but because of what I discovered when...
The first time I stepped beyond Yamoussoukro's imposing basilica and presidential palace, I discovered what few travelers ever see – a surprisingly wild Côte d'Ivoire landscape pulsing with life and adventure. While most visitors breeze through this political capital focused...
The Māori concept of *kaitiakitanga* – guardianship of the environment – has always guided my approach to shopping while traveling. There's something profoundly sustainable about rescuing pre-loved items from the past, giving them new life in our present. When my...
The eastern Cuban province of Holguín reveals itself slowly, like the unfurling of a rare tropical flower. As a biologist who's spent decades studying ecosystems across continents, I've found few places that offer such a harmonious blend of cultural richness...
The first time someone suggested I visit Ebeye in the Marshall Islands, I nearly choked on my coffee. As a seasoned traveler who's combed beaches from Oregon to Okinawa, I thought I knew my coastal destinations. But Ebeye? The densely...
When I first stepped off the bus into Cesky Krumlov after a scenic three-hour ride from Prague, I felt like I'd traveled through time rather than just across the Czech countryside. This UNESCO World Heritage site, with its 13th-century castle...
Standing at the crossroads of Delaware's rich colonial history and its modern, understated appeal, Glasgow offers a refreshing counterpoint to the typical American travel experience. As someone who's spent years analyzing how built environments shape our experiences, I found this...
There's something deeply satisfying about watching the European landscape transform gradually outside your window, rather than simply teleporting between destinations via budget airlines. Last autumn, I embarked on what many would consider a logistical challenge: traveling overland from the sun-drenched...
As someone who studies ecological systems for a living, I've come to appreciate how cities, like ecosystems, have their own intricate networks and flows. San Francisco's public transportation system is a perfect example—a complex, interconnected web that, once understood, opens...
When I first landed in Singapore five years ago with nothing but a backpack and a modest budget from my tech exit, I expected the gleaming skyscrapers and luxury malls to drain my wallet faster than I could say 'Merlion.'...
There exists a certain magic in places where water carves its ancient signature through desert landscapes. *Green River, Wyoming* embodies this paradoxical beauty—a verdant lifeline threading through the rugged high desert terrain. As someone who has dedicated her life to...
Picture this: vibrant masks bursting with color, pounding merengue rhythms that move through your body like electricity, and streets transformed into rivers of dancing revelers. Welcome to La Vega Carnival, where I discovered a celebration that honors both cultural heritage...
When my consulting work on green energy initiatives brought me to Morgantown, West Virginia, I expected a quick in-and-out business trip. Instead, I discovered a vibrant university town nestled in the Appalachian foothills that perfectly balances professional amenities with mountain...
