Mass Tourism was arguably the most significant travel trend of 2017. Its downside, “overtourism”– the point at which the needs of tourism become unsustainable for a given destination– made headlines Keep Reading
Best Coffee In the World (A Gourmet’s Guide to 30 Types of Coffee)
One of our favorite things about traveling around the world has been the opportunity it affords us to sample the best food, wine, and spirits the cultures we explore have to offer. I've been a Keep Reading
What is Aquaponics? (The Ultimate DIY Aquaponics Beginner’s Guide)
What is aquaponics? In recent years it has proven to be one of the most rapidly growing trends among those who want to grow the food we consume more sustainably. To state the obvious, aquaponics Keep Reading
Top 10 Things to Do on the Isle of Skye (& How to Avoid Crowds)
Spanning some 640 square miles, Skye is second only to Lewis & Harris among the largest islands in Scotland. So perhaps it's no surprise that there's a diverse array of things to do on the Isle of Keep Reading
The Annapurna Circuit Trek: Why It May Be Now Or Never
The Himalayas are arguably the world’s most iconic mountains. They gave birth to the highest point on the planet, Mount Everest, 70 million years ago. However, Everest’s famous (not to Keep Reading
10 Eco Lessons in Quotes from The Lorax (Dr Seuss’ Conservation Classic)
To understand the quotes from The Lorax story, you first need to understand that there is a war going on that started a long time ago. And I’m not referring to the armed conflicts currently raging Keep Reading
Top 5 Autumn Activities Around Atlanta
Autumn in Atlanta has always been my favorite time of year. From the cool, crisp weather to the rich hues of the changing leaves, there’s something magical about these months before the craziness of Keep Reading
How to Save Money for Travel by Buying Secondhand Travel Gear
The two questions we get asked most often are how to save money for travel and how to live and travel more sustainably. One of our favorite methods to do the former is using sites like Keep Reading
Le Marche, Italy: A Local’s 7 Favorite Places to Visit
In a world plagued by the rise of mass tourism, finding off-the-beaten-track gems is increasingly hard. Which is precisely what makes the region of Le Marche, Italy one of my favorite places to visit Keep Reading
The Important Role of Community Based Tourism in Responsible Travel
The following is our portion of a joint presentation on the Importance of Community Based Tourism, which we gave at TBEX Ireland 2017. We spoke alongside Cillian Murphy of Loop Head Tourism, a Keep Reading
Scottish Islands & Highlands: Tracing My Clan Mackinnon Roots
My interest in the Scottish islands and Highlands all started with my beloved Granddad, James Ray Love. He'd been a huge influence on me growing up, and a rare pillar of strength in an adolescence Keep Reading
DIY Mesa Verde Tours: How to Explore the National Park on Your Own
When I started planning a cross-country road trip with my British wife, Emma, Mesa Verde tours weren't originally part of our itinerary. We spent most of the last decade in Central America, Keep Reading
8 Things To Do In Portugal For Nature Lovers
Finding eco-friendly things to do in Portugal isn’t difficult, because nature is at the heart of Portuguese life. Portugal's people have a close relationship with their land, as they’ve had to rely Keep Reading
How to Grade Captive Dolphin Facilities
I saw them standing there before I even stepped off the stage after my Opening Keynote session at TBEX Cancun with Dr. Martha Honey. More than a half-dozen employees of Dolphin Discovery– the Keep Reading
Best Carryon Luggage
We've been traveling carryon-only for decades. Not just because it's more eco-friendly, but because we don't want our luggage (and valuable gear) getting lost. Along the way, we've realized that the Keep Reading
Invasive Species List: 10 Destructive Species You Can Eat
The world's invasive species list seems to be growing every year. From plants such as Dandelions and Kudzu to animals such as Lionfish and Nutria, many of these invasive species are harmful to Keep Reading
