As the 2012 Summer Olympics over in London wind down this weekend, we thought it might be fun to take a look at some Amazing Animal Facts about the strongest, fastest, and most agile Keep Reading
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SPECIES- Gray-Shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix Cinerea) CURRRENT RANGE- Central Vietnam CURRENT THREAT- Habitat Loss, Hunting CURRENT STATUS- Critically Endangered WHERE YOU Keep Reading
Australia Ecotourism: The Top 5 Things to Do for Nature Lovers
I’ve been fascinated by Australia ever since I was a teenager. From the music (Midnight Oil, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, didgeridoo virtuoso Alan Dargin) to TV (The Crocodile Hunter) and films Keep Reading
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We were still jazzed (and exhausted) from our incredible encounter with the leatherback sea turtle giving birth the night before when our driver/guide Oris picked us up at Rosalie Bay Resort for Keep Reading
10 Eco-Friendly European Islands For Your World Travel Bucket List
Here at GGT, we don’t often travel to major European cities. While we love their history and architecture, we generally prefer off-the-beaten-path destinations that offer a more traditional view of a Keep Reading
Sustainable Agriculture: Is Will Harris’ White Oak Pastures the Future?
As we learn more about sustainable agriculture and the dangers of genetically modified foods from revealing documentaries like Food, Inc., we are increasingly concerned about where the food Keep Reading
DOMINICA (Sea Turtle Giving Birth)
Sea Turtle Conservation is one of our favorite environmental issues. We've gone swimming with sea turtles in Barbados, Hawaii, Mexico's Riviera Maya and the Galapagos Islands. We donate annually Keep Reading
Caribbean & Latin American Art: History & Travel Guide
Although most modern art aficionados are familiar with legends such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Frida Kahlo, Caribbean and Latin American art has a rich, storied history dating back almost 4000 Keep Reading
Rick Steves Interview On Ecotourism, Travel Blogging & Best Places To Score Weed
When we initially attempted to do a Rick Steves interview, to no one’s surprise, he was on the road. But the 57-year-old Steves wasn’t off researching for an updated version to one of his 50+ Keep Reading
10 Best US National Parks For Your World Travel Bucket List
Yellowstone National Park reportedly gets over 4.2 million visitors annually as of 2016. We don’t blame folks for making the trip: The place is heavenly, with majestic landscapes and a wonderful array Keep Reading
DOMINICA (Kalinago Territory & Cassava Bread Bakery)
Our second day in Dominica began with a visit to the Kalinago Barana Aute, a.k.a. the Carib Model Village. The Kalinago were the island's original inhabitants, who named the island "Wai'tukubuli," Keep Reading
Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars Interview
Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars Interview There are hundreds (if not thousands) of popular bands who have written songs about war over the past 50 years, but few who have seen its tragedy Keep Reading
CouchSurfing 101: Facts & Fiction About Travel’s Fastest-Growing Community
(The following is a guest post by Katrina Stovold of Tour Absurd. You can follow her on Twitter at @TourAbsurd. If you’re a travel writer interested in submitting an idea for a future Keep Reading
Conquering 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua in the Dominican Republic
Forget the damn shoes! If I could offer you one piece of advice before embarking upon Iguana Mama’s 27 Falls of Damajagua Tours in the hills surrounding the Dominican Republic town of Puerto Plata, Keep Reading
GO GREEN TIP #92: Green Gifts For Father’s Day
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 17th, so now's the time to start thinking about ways to celebrate with dad. Fortunately, there are numerous gift ideas that won't compromise your ambitions Keep Reading
ENDANGERED SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Greater Bamboo Lemur
SPECIES: Greater Bamboo Lemur (Prolemur simus) CURRENT RANGE: Southeastern Madagascar CURRENT THREATS: Habitat loss, depletion of food source (bamboo forests), hunting CONSERVATION Keep Reading
