Coron, Palawan can be seriously confusing at first. The municipality encompasses a town (located on Busuanga Island), an island (nearby Coron Island), and over 50 minor islets in the Philippines' Keep Reading
List of National Parks By State (An Epic Guide to “America’s Best Idea”)
As we began to compile a list of American National Parks by state for this piece to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service, I was shocked and dismayed to realize how few of Keep Reading
Top 20 Things to Do in Taiwan (For Nature Lovers)
If you're a lover of the great outdoors, you might be surprised to realize that you really need to add Taiwan to your world travel bucket list.Gone are the days when the 14,000-square-mile Keep Reading
Isla Holbox, Mexico: The Hidden Gem of Quintana Roo
As a professional travel writer, there are some destinations that speak to your soul on such a deeply personal level, telling others about them almost feels like a betrayal.Sanibel Island, Florida Keep Reading
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You'll see the iconic rock outcroppings of Elsa's Kopje (a.k.a. Mughwango Hill) long before you reach its location near the epicenter of Kenya's Meru National Park, which is located about 220 miles Keep Reading
Exploring Tayrona National Park, Colombia (a.k.a. Parque Nacional Tayrona)
We get off the bus at a remote stop, with just a few shops clustered together in hopes of selling last-minute supplies. I look down a road that disappears into a blur of forest vegetation, and head in Keep Reading
Hacienda Tres Rios Resort Review (Riviera Maya, Mexico)
I was honestly skeptical from the moment the PR rep for Hacienda Tres Rios reached out earlier this year and invited us to visit the all-inclusive resort and spa in Mexico's Riviera Maya.For one Keep Reading
The 15 Best Day Trips From Atlanta (For Nature Lovers)
As a lifelong resident of metro Atlanta, I've always felt that the natural beauty of the state of Georgia is vastly underrated.Even local residents tend to forget the amazing amount of green space Keep Reading
20 Largest Lakes in the World by Continent (For Your World Travel Bucket List)
Whether they're man-made or all natural, lakes are generally among the most popular places for outdoor recreation. Lakes offer everything from swimming, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, and sailing to Keep Reading
Top 25 Things To Do in Malaysia for Nature Lovers
Malaysia is one of my favorite countries– a place I fell in love with the first time I visited. When people ask me why, I normally start talking and never stop. I mean, what’s not to like? There are Keep Reading
Maasai Mara Conservancies: A Model for Community-Based Conservation in Kenya
Our first morning game drive from Porini Mara Camp is the sort of experience wildlife lovers dream of their entire lives. We’re exploring the Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, on privately-owned Keep Reading
Why Responsible Travel Matters (and Greenwashing Sucks)
Much like "eco-friendly" and "sustainable," responsible travel has become a major buzzword in the tourism industry in recent years.Hotels, tour operators, tourism attractions, and other associated Keep Reading
Animals in Kenya: A Guide to 40 Species of Kenyan Wildlife
Our 17-day Kenya safari last month was a lifelong dream come true.Exploring the country's finest National Parks, wildlife reserves, and community-based conservancies blessed us with a cornucopia Keep Reading
Exploring the Ancient Xunantunich Mayan Ruins of Belize
There is a private ritual I have– sacred and, until now, unspoken– that helps me connect with ancient archaeological sites such as the Xunantunich Mayan ruins in Belize on a more personal (rather than Keep Reading
40 Green Travel Tips (The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Travel)
If you took a poll asking people whether they'd prefer to be responsible or irresponsible travelers, most would likely choose the former over the latter.But what does "Green Travel" even mean? How Keep Reading
Thoughts on Turning 50, Our Magical Kenya Itinerary & Making Dreams Come True
A funny thing happens as you approach your 50th birthday.It seems only natural to become more reflective, looking back on the milestones of your life to realize how far you've come and examine the Keep Reading
