After 10 years of traveling to ecotourism destinations all around the world, Mary and I have developed quite a few travel packing tips that make our trip preparation a breeze. She's the Keep Reading
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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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I’m lying on my side casually, as if I'm lounging on my comfy king-sized bed back home. But I'm actually floating effortlessly atop the water of Jordan’s Dead Sea, which is not actually a sea at all. Keep Reading
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When most people think of Indian animals, the Royal Bengal Tiger is usually the first species that springs to mind. And with good reason: The subcontinent is home to more than half of the world's Keep Reading
Exploring the 2000-Year-Old Roman Ruins of Jerash, Jordan
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
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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
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Author Joseph Campbell once said, “Myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human cultural manifestation.” There are few places in the modern Keep Reading
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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
60+ Cool Camping Gear Reviews (for Every Camping Style)
When I was a kid, hiking and backpacking the mountains of North Georgia and sections of the Appalachian Trail with my family, our equipment was fairly rudimentary. The extensive array of Keep Reading
50 Fascinating Facts About Guatemalan Culture
My wife Emma and I have spent the better part of the last decade in and out of Guatemala. It’s a place that we refer to as home even today, much more so than England (where she's from) or the United Keep Reading
Top 10 Things To Do In Agra, India (For Nature & History Lovers)
Although the city has become synonymous with the world famous Taj Mahal, there's more to Agra than this fascinating architectural wonder. In fact, there is an emperor's wealth of things to do in Agra, 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
Permaculture Design Principles (12 Steps to a More Productive Garden)
A permaculture garden differs from other modern farming techniques because its focus is on more than merely growing food. Permaculture practitioners seek to find balances between the give and take of Keep Reading
