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
40 Fascinating Blue Whale Facts (From Size & Diet to Conservation)
Oceans cover more than 70% of the planet, but that doesn’t adequately convey the amount of space available for aquatic animals to roam. Where land animals are limited by gravity, marine animals can go Keep Reading
The 100 Best Inspirational Travel Quotes to Spark Your Next Adventure
I was a voracious reader when I was growing up, typically reading two books a week on average. My lower-middle class family didn't have the money to do much in the way of traveling, outside of the Keep Reading
Alaskan Animals: 40 Species You Can See During Your Alaska Vacation
[Updated February 17, 2020] My first encounter with Alaskan animals 20 years ago was arguably my most memorable. We were stopped at a light on the 6-lane highway leaving Anchorage when we saw a Keep Reading
10 Famous Underground Caves for Your World Travel Bucket List
Underground caves are mysterious and mesmerizing places to explore. From marble caves, glow worms caves and those formed from glacial lagoons, to a cave of crystals, prehistoric rock art and Keep Reading
Top 15 Things to Do in Antigua, Guatemala
Having thoroughly enjoyed our time exploring Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama, taking a Guatemala vacation was high on our bucket list. So when Juan Rivera of Beast Wildlife Adventures of K'uk Keep Reading
10 Natural Travel Toiletries & Personal Care Products You Can Make at Home
My journey into making natural travel toiletries and other personal care products began back in 2013 at a hostel in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. I was brushing my teeth and there was no Keep Reading
25 Most Unusual & Unique Hotels In the World (World Travel Bucket List)
[Updated 2/23/2022] When you travel the world as much as we do, you begin to realize that most hotels are actually pretty boring and conventional but staying in one of the most unusual & unique Keep Reading
20 Best Mountains In The World (For Your World Travel Bucket List)
By what standards should we measure "the best mountains in the world"? Should it the most popular mountains? The biggest and tallest mountains? The most challenging for climbers? Or perhaps the Keep Reading
The 7 Best National Parks in Europe to Avoid Crowds
When dreaming about Europe, most travelers imagine sipping coffee in a Parisian café, wandering the streets of Rome, or watching the sunset on Santorini. Sure, Europe is one of the world's cradles Keep Reading
What is an Eco Lodge? The Top 20 Eco Resorts & Eco Hotels in the World
One of the questions we get asked most frequently by our readers involves how to choose a responsible tour operator, eco hotel, eco lodge, or eco resort. Research shows that global interest Keep Reading
15 Harmful Traditions & Cultural Practices Tourists Should Never Support
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 30 Best Exotic Islands to Visit (World Travel Bucket List)
[UPDATED: 4/19/2019] In our eyes, the world's best exotic islands offer an opportunity to get away from it all while immersing yourself in a rich, heady mixture of nature, wildlife, history, and 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
