29
Apr
Deserts are most unique landscapes on Earth. Arid ecosystems aren’t teeming with wildlife in the same way that jungles or coral reefs are, but these austere areas are captivating nonetheless. In fact, the world’s driest regions are actually some of the best places to enjoy an eco-tourism adventure.
19
Mar
8 vacation spots powered by renewable energy
Going on a trip? Your concern for the planet doesn’t have to take a vacation when you do.
01
Jan
Tasmania is arguably one of the most unusual nature destinations in the entire region of Oceania. A significant fraction of the island is protected as national parkland. Temperate rain forests, mountains, and miles of explorable shoreline add to the eco-tourism allure of this remote-feeling place. Species like the Tasmanian devil, platypus, and Forester kangaroo call Tasmania home, so wildlife seekers will have plenty to see as well.
10 overlooked eco-tourism destinations
09
Dec
Some of the world’s most remote and exciting destinations are not to be found in dense jungles, on airport-less islands or atop towering mountain ranges, but rather in regions near, or even north of, the Arctic Circle. The cold weather of the Arctic can be a turn-off for some travelers, but the top of the globe is one of the most unique and unvisited places on Earth.
Best places for an Arctic adventure
28
Nov
Visit Machu Picchu with huge ‘zoomable’ image
This huge image of the Incan site in Peru took nearly 2 hours to photograph and is made up of 1,920 separate images that were stitched together.
05
Nov
Certain destinations, from Costa Rica to Kenya, have built a reputation for their eco-tourism activities. Other places have not yet earned headlining eco-tourism status, but are nonetheless known for their amazing landscapes and abundance of plant and animal wildlife.
10 overlooked eco-tourism destinations
23
Aug
11
Aug
Thanks to eco-travelers, sharks are worth more alive than dead
An Australian study shows that sharks may be scary — but they are also extremely valuable.
