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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
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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 Keep Reading
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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
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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
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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
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
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[Updated 12/16/2019] 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 Keep Reading
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Originally known as Gerasa in antiquity, the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, Jordan are located near the mountains about 30 miles north of Amman. They're not nearly as popular with Keep Reading
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I first see her from a distance, on her knees in the sand. Her back is arched, her face and hands lifted towards the heavens as if in divine reverence. Rays of light dance across her face and nude Keep Reading
Top 20 Things to Do in Cancun (for Nature & History Lovers)
With approximately 3.3 million annual visitors, Cancun, Mexico ranks among the most popular travel destinations in North America. Unfortunately, Cancun's accessible, affordable appeal as a Keep Reading
The 20 Best Things to Do in Aruba (For Nature & History Lovers)
Located 18 miles north of the coast of Venezuela at the western edge of the Leeward Antilles, Aruba is not the sort of place most people picture when they envision a traditional Caribbean Keep Reading
The 13 Most Beautiful National Parks in Thailand
When most people think of Thailand, they probably envision white sandy beaches, tasty tropical cocktails, stunning temples, and crumbling archaeological sites. They probably also conjure up images of Keep Reading
Top 20 Things To Do In Jamaica for Nature Lovers (Ecotourism Guide)
When talking about the most beautiful islands in the world, everyone has their favorite. Personally, I’m in love with Jamaica, which was one of the first travel destinations I ever visited. I love Keep Reading
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Located on Costa Rica's remote Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park has been referred to by National Geographic as “the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of Keep Reading