Hawaii’s fourth largest island, Kauai, is known as the “Garden Island,” and for good reason. The island is filled with a variety of stunning terrain, including tropical rainforests, lush valleys, Keep Reading
Camping & Hiking in Joshua Tree National Park, California
The first time I visited Joshua Tree National Park, I really wasn’t expecting much. I honestly didn’t think the California desert could be that impressive, because it’s mostly made up of dust Keep Reading
The 15 Best State Parks in Georgia
With Covid-19 still limiting international and, in some parts of the USA, even state-to-state travel, many people are struggling to find ways to satisfy their thirst for adventure. But sometimes, Keep Reading
Visiting Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge on Kenai Fjords National Park Tours
On the first of my three Kenai Fjords tours (way back in 1999), I took a half-day sightseeing cruise out of Seward, Alaska. Although the 4-hour Kenai Fjords cruise was brief, the wildlife watching Keep Reading
30 Facts About Tlingit Art, Culture & the History of Alaska’s Native Tribes
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There are few places you can travel in the United States where the indigenous culture is quite so prevalent as it is in Southeast Alaska. Pretty much everywhere we went during our 8-day small Keep Reading
Museo Maya de Cancun- Cancun’s Mayan Museum of Archaeology
[Updated 12/4/2019] When visiting a major metropolis like Cancun, it's easy to forget that the area known as the Yucatan Peninsula was once the heart of the mighty Maya empire. But the Keep Reading
2019 Atlanta Christmas Events: 50+ Things to Do For Christmas in Georgia
[Updated December 2, 2019] Everyone knows that we're passionate about ecotourism and nature conservation. But unless you’re a long-time reader, you might not know that our family is Keep Reading
The 20 Best Places to Spend Christmas in the USA
Although many of our blogging friends enjoy traveling to Christmas destinations around the world, we personally prefer a classic Christmas at home with our families. We really get into the Keep Reading
The Ultimate Rio Dulce, Guatemala Visitor’s Guide
The Dulce River, or “Sweet” River, is one of the most overlooked places to visit in Guatemala. Popular Guatemala attractions such as the colonial city of Antigua and the ancient ruins of Tikal Keep Reading
The Ultimate Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Guide
I've been dreaming of taking an Alaska Inside Passage cruise ever since my first visit to the state in 1999. During that trip I took a half-day Kenai Fjords National Park cruise, saw all sorts of Keep Reading
The 20 Best Things to Do in Kauai, Hawaii (For Nature Lovers)
When Mary and I first met back in 2008, two years before Green Global Travel was born, one of the first things that bonded us together was our mutual love of travel and adventure. It was our Keep Reading
Haunted New Orleans: Exploring the Most Haunted City in America
New Orleans may be best known for its lively culture– swinging jazz, the colorful costumes of Mardi Gras Indians, delectable Creole and Cajun cuisine. But the city has a notorious dark side as well– 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
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 15 Best Isla Holbox Hotels & Resorts (Mexico)
I fell in love with Isla Holbox (a.k.a. Holbox Island) the first time I visited the burgeoning ecotourism hotspot back in 2013. It was everything we wanted from an island destination: Quiet, remote, Keep Reading
List of National Parks By State (An Epic Guide to “America’s Best Idea”)
As we began to compile a list of American National Parks by state for this piece to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service, I was shocked and dismayed to realize how few of Keep Reading
