[Updated 1/14/2020] The other day, during a conversation about the places we've traveled to and would never re-visit, we were flabbergasted when a friend suggested that a Costa Rica vacation had Keep Reading
20 Most Beautiful Places in the Philippines to Visit (For Nature Lovers)
Located in Southeast Asia near Malaysia and Indonesia, the 7,641 Philippines islands are jaw-droppingly gorgeous, with idyllic ocean views, dynamic karst landscapes, and immense biodiversity. This Keep Reading
30 Antarctic Animals You Can See on an Antarctica Cruise
It wasn't all that long ago that the idea of taking an Antarctic vacation was little more than a pipe dream for most travelers. Daring explorers such as Roald Amundsen and Ernest Shackleton Keep Reading
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[Updated 11/25/2019] By the beginning of 2014, science had found the Higgs boson (a.k.a. "the God particle), put a rover on Mars, and created a robotic hand that allows amputees to actually feel Keep Reading
Exploring Doune Castle, Scotland (aka Castle Anthrax, Castle Leoch, etc)
I've dreamed of visiting a place like Doune Castle, Scotland ever since I was a boy. It started when I was 13, after I was cast in a theatrical production of Excalibur! The Story of Young King Keep Reading
The Secret Petra Treasury Trail (The Ultimate Petra Tour)
[Updated 11/3/2019] I cried tears of joy when we visited Jordan's ancient city of Petra, not long after we ascended a secret trail to a cliff looking down on the world-renowned Petra Treasury. I Keep Reading
The Ultimate Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica Travel Guide
We’re on a boat, speeding down a river in Tortuguero National Park towards our Tortuguero hotel, Mawamba Lodge. This pristine 77,000-acre protected area is at the heart of efforts to conserve the Keep Reading
The Ultimate Rio Dulce, Guatemala Visitor’s Guide
The Dulce River, or “Sweet” River, is one of the most overlooked places to visit in Guatemala. Popular Guatemala attractions such as the colonial city of Antigua and the ancient ruins of Tikal Keep Reading
The Culture of Myanmar: History & Traditions of Myanmar People
Travelers who visit Myanmar are sure to be immediately struck by the richness of the country's culture. The culture of Myanmar can be both seen– thanks to the plethora of beautiful pagodas Keep Reading
How Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda Funds Gorilla Conservation
It may be a cliché, but it's no understatement to say that Mountain Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is truly the adventure of a lifetime. It's an incredible opportunity to spend an hour Keep Reading
The 15 Best Places to Visit in India for Nature Lovers
Though India's natural beauty is often overshadowed by her architecture, history and culture, the real gem of the subcontinent is arguably her remarkable array of flora and fauna. It's a little Keep Reading
The Ultimate Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Guide
I've been dreaming of taking an Alaska Inside Passage cruise ever since my first visit to the state in 1999. During that trip I took a half-day Kenai Fjords National Park cruise, saw all sorts of Keep Reading
The 20 Best Things to Do in Kauai, Hawaii (For Nature Lovers)
When Mary and I first met back in 2008, two years before Green Global Travel was born, one of the first things that bonded us together was our mutual love of travel and adventure. It was our Keep Reading
Galapagos Birds: 25 Spectacular Species You Can See on a Galapagos Cruise
We had no idea what to expect when Ecoventura invited us to join their small ship Galapagos cruise in 2011. All we knew was that Galapagos animals had played a huge role in Charles Darwin's Keep Reading
Top 15 Things to Do in Tenerife (Canary Islands)
Located off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean, the Canary Islands is a volcanic archipelago consisting of seven major islands. Though once considered a remote playground primarily Keep Reading
The 15 Best Places to Stay in Costa Rica (Resorts, Hotels & Eco-Lodges)
My love affair with Costa Rica began more than 20 years ago, in the early days of ecotourism. It was only my second trip outside the US, and the first where I learned about the importance of Keep Reading
