In the last few decades, as international travel has gotten exponentially easier and animal rights issues more pervasive, harmful cultural practices have come to the forefront of travel Keep Reading
20 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit (If You Love Nature & Hate Crowds)
Stretching from the southeastern U.S. down to the north coast of South America, the Caribbean consists of more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. Yet the vast majority of travelers seem to Keep Reading
Top 10 Things to Do in Sanibel Island, Florida (For Nature Lovers)
[Updated: 4/22/2019] Picture yourself on an unspoiled exotic island where nearly 70% of the land is devoted to the conservation of nature. Imagine it’s home to a diverse array of wildlife, from Keep Reading
The Top 10 Things to Do in San Vicente, Palawan (Philippines)
San Vicente, Palawan is a lesser-known town tucked about halfway between Puerto Princesa City and El Nido, in the northern part of the island. Unlike those more popular tourism hotspots (which Keep Reading
Isla de Ometepe: An Epic Guide to Nicaragua’s Ometepe Island
Located in the southwestern corner of its namesake country, Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America. It's also home to one of the region’s most remarkable islands. Isla de Keep Reading
The 20 Best Things to Do in Patagonia (South America)
[Updated 10/28/2019) When people ask me what is the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited, Patagonia is the first place that comes to mind. My trip to Ladakh, India is also up there, and so are the Keep Reading
Top 15 Things to Do in Coron, Palawan
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
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
Meru National Park (From George & Joy Adamson to Elsa’s Kopje)
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 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