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
The Best Mardi Gras Balls, Parades & Parties (An Insider’s Guide)
Over the next few weeks, thousands of revelers will head to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the biggest and best carnival celebration in the United States. From Mardi Gras balls and parties to lively Keep Reading
Isla Holbox, Mexico: The Hidden Gem of Quintana Roo
As a professional travel writer, there are some destinations that speak to your soul on such a deeply personal level, telling others about them almost feels like a betrayal. Sanibel Island, Florida Keep Reading
The 40 Best Martin Luther King Jr Day Quotes (Other Than “I Have A Dream”)
Growing up in Atlanta in the '70s, the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr. was virtually inescapable. Assassinated two months before I was born, Dr. King had gone to Booker T. Washington High Keep Reading
NYC Christmas Window Displays: A Free Walking Tour in New York
Anyone who reads Green Global Travel knows we're passionate about ecotourism and wildlife conservation. But it's less well known that we're equally passionate about Christmas. So when an opportunity Keep Reading
The 15 Best Day Trips From Atlanta (For Nature Lovers)
As a lifelong resident of metro Atlanta, I've always felt that the natural beauty of the state of Georgia is vastly underrated. Even local residents tend to forget the amazing amount of green space Keep Reading
40 Fascinating Facts About the Hawaiian Goose (a.k.a. Nene Goose)
To understand why the Hawaiian goose (a.k.a. Nene goose) is so endangered, first you need to understand the incredible uniqueness of its native habitat. Located out in the middle of the Pacific Keep Reading
Cancun Underwater Museum (Artist Jason deCaires Taylor on his Marine Conservation Masterpiece)
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
Hawaiian Mythology (intro to Hawaiian Gods, Goddesses and Legends)
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
New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Indians (A Photo Essay)
The iconic Mardi Gras Indians are as inexorably linked to the annual New Orleans carnival celebration as beads, boobs and booze. But beyond their sensational suits laced with gorgeous gems, Keep Reading
Exploring Rio Secreto, the Riviera Maya’s Amazing Underground River
Caves held a strange, primal allure for me long before we visited Rio Secreto. From reading about Tom Sawyer's adventures in Mark Twain's classic novel to watching movies such as The Goonies and the 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
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
Treme, New Orleans (How Congo Square Was The Birthplace of American Culture)
Congo Square is quiet now. Traffic forms a dull drone in the distance. A lone percussionist taps out ancient tribal rhythms on a two-headed hand drum. An air compressor used in Rampart Street road Keep Reading
Minnesota Zoo Conservation: How Zoos Help Endangered Species
When I asked Dr. Tara Harris what her typical day at the Minnesota Zoo was like, her eyes widened and she stifled a small chortle. “I don’t have typical days,” she said. “Every day is different.” You Keep Reading
