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
40 Fascinating Facts About the Amur Leopard
When it comes to animals that fascinate us, few do so as frequently as big cats. There's the ferociousness of the African Lion, prides of which have been known to take out Elephants. There's the Keep Reading
Earth Day Facts & History (Everything You Need to Know)
Observed every year on April 22, Earth Day is a day to celebrate the planet and educate people about the need for environmental protection. With so much going on in the world today, it's 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
Going Green: 60 Earth Day Tips You Can Use Every Day
[Updated 3/30/20] Earth Day was originally conceived by environmental activist John McConnell back in 1969. But it was U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson who founded it as an environmental teach-in held 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
How To Save Water: 15 Water Conservation Methods for World Water Day
The woes of the world’s fresh water supply are proving increasingly problematic. Aquifers around the world are starting to dry up. Due to rising temperatures, snowpack is failing to provide Keep Reading
