St Thomas, a sparkling jewel in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is world renowned for its gorgeous beaches. Many mainstream travelers are drawn to the island simply for its white sand and palm trees. But Keep Reading
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How to Get the Most For Your Kruger National Park Entrance Fee
Considering the impressive array of wildlife you can see there, the Kruger National Park entrance fee is a mere pittance. During our visit a few weeks ago with Discover Corps, admission to Keep Reading
Top 7 Things To Do in Iceland
Top 7 Things to Do in Iceland Iceland is one of the most visually captivating countries in the world. From glaciers, geysers, and vibrant green fjords to waterfalls, lava fields, and Keep Reading
ENDANGERED SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Hairy-Nosed Otter
Endangered Species Spotlight: Hairy Nosed Otter SPECIES: Hairy Nosed Otter (Lutra sumatrana) CURRENT RANGE: Small isolated populations in southeast Asia. CURRENT THREATS: Habitat Keep Reading
Back Where We Started: Revisiting the Place That Changed My Life
Back Where We Started Revisiting the Place That Changed My Life It’s a strange feeling to return to the place where your life’s dream was born. Reflections of the past, observations of the Keep Reading
Our Epic Fjords of Norway Road Trip
Summarizing a road trip through the Fjords of Norway is a slippery slope of clichéd superlatives. "Jaw-dropping," "awe inspiring, and "mindblowing" are the first adjectives come to mind. But the Keep Reading
Top 7 Things to Do in Bolivia: A Visitor’s Guide
The Top 7 Things to Do in Bolivia (This guest post on Things to Do in Bolivia is from Matthew Bailey, the world traveling writer behind Live Limitless. He's passionate about trying new Keep Reading
Endangered Elephants of East Africa
The African continent is home to two species of increasingly endangered elephants. The elusive African Forest Elephant, which lives in the forests of the Congo, is the smallest of the world’s three Keep Reading
GO GREEN TIP #116: Travel Packing Tips for Long Term Trips
I'd been traveling for years before I even considered the notion that travel packing tips could make a difference in the trips my wife and I took. I was on my way to the Keep Reading
Scuba Diving the Belize Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef may not have the worldwide recognition of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. But the UNESCO World Heritage Site stretches over 190 miles, comprising more than a third of the Keep Reading
ENDANGERED SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Maui Dolphin
Endangered Species Spotlight: Maui Dolphin SPECIES: Maui dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui) CURRENT RANGE: West Coast of North Island, New Zealand CURRENT THREATS: Fisheries, oil Keep Reading
Benefits of a Certified Wildlife Habitat
We've been interested in learning how to create a DIY wildlife habitat in our back yard ever since 2011, when we first wrote about it. But it wasn't until our self-imposed 6-month break from Keep Reading
What is Fair Trade? Our Next Big Adventure!
What Is Fair Trade? Our Next Big Adventure We started Green Global Travel in November 2010. Our mission was simple: We wanted to help “Save the world, one story at a Keep Reading
Animal Selfies: The Problem with Putting Ego Over Responsibility
The selfie culture has become a worldwide phenomenon over the last decade, fueled by a narcissistic need for people to share every second of their life on social media. Coupled with a sense of Keep Reading
The Top 5 Things To Do In Indonesia
Top 5 Things To Do In Indonesia Made up of over 14,000 islands, the world’s largest archipelago extends from the tip of Southeast Asia to just off the coast of Australia. The country crosses three Keep Reading
Finger Lakes Waterfalls: A Visitors Guide
The Finger Lakes are 11 glacial lakes, all of which are shaped like fingers, located in the central region of New York state. The region is perhaps best known for its impressive gorges, which were Keep Reading