Sustainable Travel

31 August 2008

The Washington Post has a pretty alarmist article on the dangers of travel and tourism in general. Among other things, it states with suitable concern: • 5% of the world’s pollution comes from travelers • The streets of Rome, Paris are as crowded as “Filene’s Basement” on a Sunday • our travel tastes are causing a domino [...]

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Tourists Loving Costa Rica

28 May 2008

According to Global Property Guide, “Costa Rica is in the eye of a spectacular property boom. Its beaches and central valleys have now been truly discovered by U.S. buyers, and the country’s attractions – sun and surf, climate microsystems, beautiful valleys, volcanoes, jungles, excellent security, good infrastructure, low costs and choice of climate (dry or humid, [...]

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Indonesian Tigers, Javanese Rhinos, Asian Elephants..

28 May 2008

Three endangered species based out of Southeast Asia, the Indonesian Tiger (not to be confused with the similiar Sumatra Tiger) and the Javanese Rhino, and the Asian Elephant, are starting to make a comeback in the wilds of Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

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Laos, the New Thailand

28 May 2008

Or the new Cambodia, as that once struggling nation is also booming. Adventurous travelers wanting to find a naturally beautiful country relatively untouched by the rest of the world only has to look to Laos. This small nation between Thailand and Cambodia, share both of their neighbors Theravada Bhuddist tradition. Cambodia’s most [...]

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How to be a Good Tourist in Sustainable Destinations

28 May 2008

Yes, the title may sound a little goody-goody to many of you.  Yes, ’sustainable destinations’ is our own little phrase for what is most often called “third world” destinations - the kind covered extensively by Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.  And “No”, we don’t have all the answers.  The goal of this article as well [...]

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