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PHOTO GALLERY: 21 Tahiti Photos to Fuel Your Exotic Island Fantasies
Wanderlust has officially kicked in! It happens to us every year around this time, when spring has sprung, but it's still too cool out (lows in the upper 40s, highs in the mid-70s) to go Keep Reading
What is Glamping? (A Guide to Luxury Camping)
Glamping has become one of those increasingly popular travel industry buzzwords over the past few years. Combining the words “glamour” and “camping,” it’s a trend that has taken off as the rise of Keep Reading
Top 20 Things to Do in Cancun (for Nature & History Lovers)
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
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
GREECE: Ancestors & Expectations at the Acropolis of Athens
Ancestors & Expectations at the Acropolis of Athens Nothing is going right. My mind is numb from lack of sleep, unable to process the jarring reality that our tour of the Acropolis of Keep Reading
Exploring Tayrona National Park, Colombia (a.k.a. Parque Nacional Tayrona)
We get off the bus at a remote stop, with just a few shops clustered together in hopes of selling last-minute supplies. I look down a road that disappears into a blur of forest vegetation, and head in Keep Reading
2015’s Top Travel Destinations: 5 Ecotourism Experts Weigh In
The New Year brings with it an annual rite of passage as reliable as the swallows returning to Capistrano or the Great Migration of Kenya and Tanzania. Every travel magazine under the sun Keep Reading
The 10 Best Iceland Waterfalls (Planning the Perfect Road Trip)
Iceland takes your breath away. There's inspiring scenery, extraordinary landscapes and astounding natural wonders seemingly everywhere you look. Majestic glaciers grind their way through Keep Reading
ENGLAND: Exploring The London Wetland Centre
Exploring the London Wetland Centre (The following is a guest post from Oakland-based environmental educator Paul Belz, who develops/teaches natural history classes for children, Keep Reading
8 Great Reasons Why Slow Travel is Better
As a Slow Travel practitioner for more than a decade now, I’m clearly partial to the many benefits it provides. But I also believe that my experiences make me an astute observer of why this approach Keep Reading
10 Famous Underground Caves for Your World Travel Bucket List
Underground caves are mysterious and mesmerizing places to explore. From marble caves, glow worm caves, and those formed from glacial lagoons, to a cave of crystals, prehistoric rock art and Keep Reading
5 Rare Sharks Worth Saving
(The following is a guest post from Justin Carmack of Art of Scuba Diving, which focuses on his diving adventures around the world. You can follow Justin on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. If Keep Reading
Finnish Lapland in Winter (Photo Essay)
Few places are as magical as Finnish Lapland in winter. The land is covered with a blanket of soft, fluffy snow. The air is crisp, and skies are often clear, offering great sunsets and stunning starry Keep Reading
Top 7 Things To Do in Iceland
Top 7 Things to Do in Iceland Iceland is one of the most visually captivating countries in the world. From glaciers, geysers, and vibrant green fjords to waterfalls, lava fields, and Keep Reading
Ecotourism in Costa Rica: The Ultimate Eco Travel Guide
Ecotourism in Costa Rica is a robust industry because the country was one of the earliest adopters of connecting nature/wildlife conservation with responsible travel. Costa Rica Keep Reading

















