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Green Global Travel is an ecotourism, nature/wildlife conservation & cultural preservation website focused on encouraging people to travel more adventurously, consciously and sustainably.
2024-02-06 14:00
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I can’t remember the first time I met Jon, but that’s because I was only 2 years old when my Aunt Carla brought h… Read More
2023-11-28 21:17
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One of the world’s most quintessential wildlife experiences, the annual Great Migration in Africa is an event like no o… Read More
2023-11-20 18:51
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Last week a friend of mine said, “I don’t plan my vacations based on what to see anymore, but on what to eat.&rdq&hell…Read More
2023-11-01 19:55
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There are more opportunities to travel to Antarctica today than there ever have been before, but most people still relegate t… Read More
2023-10-07 20:23
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Penguins are one of the most popular animals on the planet, and have been ever since movies like March of the Penguins a… Read More
2023-09-18 20:48
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The life and death of Jesus Christ– the religious leader said to be born of a virgin, who performed miracles throughout… Read More
2023-09-12 17:32
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In recent years, summer in Europe has brought the increasingly negative impacts of mass tourism, but there are still hidden g… Read More
2023-08-21 13:28
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This post is brought to you in partnership with Australian Wildlife Journeys. But our opinions remain our own, and we will ne… Read More
2023-07-26 15:27
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If you’ve spent anytime snorkeling or Scuba diving in places like Australia, the Galapagos Islands, or Polynesia, you d… Read More
2023-07-13 18:12
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I fell in love with Caribbean music in my early 20s, but it wasn’t until I traveled to Jamaica in the mid-90s that I re… Read More
2023-06-22 17:07
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In his book, My African Journey, Winston Churchill wrote, “For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for pr… Read More
2023-06-15 19:09
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In our experience, Namibia is truly a one-of-a-kind country. It’s unspoiled, untamed, and relatively untouched by devel… Read More
2023-05-31 18:10
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The natural beauty of the National Parks in Uganda has hardly escaped notice.
In 1909, Winston Churchill called it “the… Read More
2023-05-23 13:19
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As of January 2023 there were a total of 1,157 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, including 218 that were recognized s… Read More
2023-05-21 16:01
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This post is brought to you in partnership with Australian Wildlife Journeys. But our opinions remain our own, and we will ne… Read More
2023-04-20 16:14
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With a plethora of biodiverse national parks spanning the country, there’s a wide array of animals in Panama for visito… Read More
2023-04-19 14:22
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There are essentially two types of tourists who visit the Caribbean, the 2,500-mile-long chain of more than 7,000 islands, is… Read More
2023-04-14 15:38
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This post is brought to you in partnership with Australian Wildlife Journeys. But our opinions remain our own, and we will ne… Read More
2023-03-31 14:40
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There are many different ways you can choose to spend a vacation in India.
But if you’re a nature lover looking for th… Read More
2023-03-22 18:16
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When it comes to the best countries for safaris in Africa, old standbys such as Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania tend to end… Read More
2023-03-22 14:57
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Ecotourism is at the heart of Safari Parks & Game Reserves in Kenya.
The country boasts an extensive collection of protec… Read More
2023-02-21 18:04
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Fueled largely by habitat loss and poaching, the rapid decline of wildlife in Africa has been making headlines for years now… Read More
2023-02-17 14:10
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There is very little in this world that captures my attention like photographing African wildlife. I’ve joked with my f… Read More
2023-02-13 14:52
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Created by William Cornwallis Harris during the Victorian era and popularized by authors such as Jules Verne (Five Weeks in a… Read More
2023-01-17 15:47
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Few places are as magical as Finnish Lapland in winter. The land is covered with a blanket of soft, fluffy snow. The air is c… Read More
2023-01-13 17:33
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Those fortunate enough to discover this premiere travel destination, reading insider tips for planning a Patagonia Trip can b… Read More
2023-01-10 14:12
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Encompassing 12 countries, French Guiana, and the Falkland Islands, South America has emerged in the last 20 years as a mecca… Read More
2022-12-30 16:08
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Christmas is a time of year when people around the world come together in the spirit of giving, love and hope for mankind, bu… Read More
2022-12-28 14:14
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Located about two hours north of Sydney, Australia, the Hunter Region of NSW makes for an incredible escape from the big city… Read More
2022-12-16 15:49
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Christmas in the Philippines is very different from Christmas in other countries.
A Philippines Christmas has its own charm… Read More
2022-12-02 15:00
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[Updated 12/02/22] Like most kids who grew up in the US, I became fascinated with Santa Claus from a very early a… Read More
2022-10-26 16:55
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[Updated 10/26/2022] From Cinco de Mayo and Día de Los Muertos (a.k.a. Day of the Dead Festival) to tacos, tequila, an… Read More
2022-10-25 14:35
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I’ve been a professional travel writer for 25 years now.
But, like most people, there was a time in my life when the id… Read More
2022-10-07 13:31
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This post is brought to you in partnership with Australian Wildlife Journeys. But our opinions remain our own, and we will ne… Read More
2022-10-01 17:10
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Though it is but a slip of land located in between Costa Rica and Colombia, there are ton of fun things to do in Panama inclu… Read More
2022-09-29 14:02
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Panama is a Nature Lover’s dream. The country is home to nearly 1000 species of birds, several endangered species, and… Read More
2022-09-24 18:32
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Creating a “best of” list for any given region, country, or continent is a thankless task.
There’s really n… Read More
2022-09-06 18:33
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To say that visiting Scotland was life-changing for me would be a vast understatement.
I’d spent years res… Read More
2022-08-31 15:39
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When most people think of traveling to Iceland, wildlife is probably not their primary consideration.
Located in the North At… Read More
2022-08-21 14:02
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Iceland (a.k.a. the land of fire and ice) is often described as dramatic, thrilling, and otherworldly, with natural wonders s… Read More
2022-08-21 13:12
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In the 12 years since we launched Green Global Travel as one of the world’s first responsible travel blogs, we’ve… Read More
2022-08-15 15:46
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With its relatively isolated location in the frigid north Atlantic, Iceland might not be the first country that comes to mind… Read More
2022-07-25 19:08
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Visiting the Galapagos Islands is like stepping into one of those BBC nature documentaries narrated by Sir David Attenborough… Read More
2022-07-18 15:00
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As a Slow Travel practitioner for more than a decade now, I’m clearly partial to the many benefits it provides.
But I a… Read More
2022-07-04 14:34
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Global interest in nature-based tourism, which includes wildlife tourism, has grown rapidly over the last decade.
At the same… Read More
2022-06-22 13:17
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With its glistening beaches, gourmet cuisine, dazzling nightlife, and exhilarating outdoor adventures, it’s easy to und… Read More
2022-05-17 17:44
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From Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to colonial cities such as Cusco and Lima, Peru has no shortage of ecotourism attract… Read More
2022-05-17 14:30
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We’d set out from the port at Iquitos, Peru at sunset the night before, meeting our naturalist guides, getting a quick… Read More
2022-05-12 18:40
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The birds of Europe include around 700 different species, but there are only 10 endemic species of European birds that you wo… Read More
2022-04-14 20:22
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Nature lovers and the best national parks in the world go together like peanut butter and jelly.
The concept was championed b… Read More
2022-04-11 19:49
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From Bali to Vanuatu, exotic islands offer an exceptional opportunity to get away from it all, balancing exhilaration and rel… Read More
2022-03-12 19:56
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The Polynesian Triangle of the Pacific is synonymous with idyllic islands that offer swaying palms, exceptional places to scu… Read More
2022-03-10 15:31
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If you’re only casually familiar with the history of the Vikings, you might think of them as the fearsome seafaring war… Read More
2022-02-24 22:54
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Over the last decade or so, the news from Brazil has been full of heartbreaking reports about deforestation, water pollution… Read More
2022-02-10 23:12
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With over 1,800 species, of which 139 are endemic, the birds of Peru are spectacularly diverse.
So it’s no surprise tha… Read More
2022-02-07 21:52
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Along with the Spartans of ancient Greece, the Samurai warrior caste of Japan, and the Zulus of southern Africa, the Vikings… Read More
2022-02-07 17:38
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Today I turned 45… although, on most days, I genuinely feel about 15 years younger.
It was a weird thing yesterday, fi… Read More
2022-01-26 15:16
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There are over 10,000 Polynesian islands in the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The region is generally defined as t… Read More
2022-01-26 14:49
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Birds are probably not the first attraction most people think of when they dream about visiting Hawaii or the other islands o… Read More
2021-12-12 15:22
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The day before a holiday isn’t often considered a holiday itself. But when it comes to Christmas (and New Years), revel… Read More
2021-08-30 17:30
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If you really want to understand the culture of a place, festivals are a great place to start.
Whether you’re intereste… Read More
2021-07-23 18:58
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Mary and I have been going to the lake 3 to 4 times a week on average for the last 12 years– ever since we pooled our s… Read More
2021-07-21 14:14
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August 30 is National Beach Day, a holiday designed to raise awareness of the beauty of beaches while also encouraging… Read More
2021-07-09 19:04
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Whether you view Palm Oil positively or negatively, it is inarguably one of the most intriguing products in today’s foo… Read More
2021-07-05 17:00
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[Updated 7/5/2021] There are numerous beautiful forests in the world, and collectively they cover about one-third of Earth&rs&hell…Read More
2021-06-16 14:16
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It’s an old cliché that you can tell a lot about a man by the shoes that he wears.
But it’s not just… Read More
2021-06-10 16:00
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[UPDATED 6/10/2021] As we began to compile a list of American National Parks by state for this piece to commemorate the 100th… Read More
2021-04-16 15:29
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Like many people, our hiking adventures have never been as frequent or as vital as they have been during the COVID-19 era.&nb&hell…Read More
2021-04-10 13:03
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Hiking has never been more popular (or essential) than it has become in the COVID-19 era.
With the pandemic making inte… Read More
2021-03-30 14:23
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The Middle East is a region that tends to intrigue adventurous travelers. But it’s often written off as an unsafe desti… Read More
2021-03-21 15:40
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If you looked up the phrase “double-edged sword” in the dictionary, there should really be a picture of palm oi… Read More
2021-03-17 16:17
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Across the world each year, there are hundreds of cultural festivals that celebrate the unique beliefs and traditions belongi… Read More
2021-03-08 18:24
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Whether trekking through the desert in Jordan, to see Gorillas in the jungle of Rwanda, or just exploring the cobbleston… Read More
2021-02-27 13:15
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Hiking and camping has never been more popular than it is now, in the COVID era.
According to the Washington Post, sales… Read More
2021-02-17 20:22
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With only approximately 20% of their total area explored, the world’s oceans contain some of the most uniquely weird an… Read More
2021-01-30 18:55
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As a college student in my 20s, with no disposable income for travel, eating different foods from around the world offered a… Read More
2021-01-21 18:51
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It’s undeniable that getting outside and exploring nature is good for your mind, body, and soul. But is it good for the… Read More
2021-01-01 19:09
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Making travel plans is always incredibly exciting. Who doesn’t love making itineraries, checking things off their world… Read More
2020-12-21 17:08
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This weekend marked the 12th anniversary of the first date Mary and I ever went on. And November 1 marked the 10th anniversar… Read More
2020-12-15 17:55
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From Cinco de Mayo and Día de Los Muertos (a.k.a. Day of the Dead Festival) to tacos, tequila, and piñatas, tra… Read More
2020-12-07 23:45
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Normally at this time of year we’d be posting our annual Best Gifts for Travelers guide, showcasing all the best travel… Read More
2020-12-02 15:26
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With international travel at an all-time low, camping, hiking, and other forms of outdoor recreation have never been more pop… Read More
2020-11-23 18:51
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I grew up in a lower middle class family and worked my way through college. So I couldn’t afford to travel internationa… Read More
2020-10-31 16:30
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Here at Green Global Travel, we like to put an emphasis on the green aspect by finding lots of little ways to make life… Read More
2020-10-07 20:30
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There aren’t many archeological relics that remain from the Viking era, and very few recorded documents on Viking mytho… Read More
2020-09-15 13:56
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Hiking and other forms of outdoor recreation have become increasingly vital to many people’s health (and, if we’r… Read More
2020-09-07 15:37
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Hawaii’s fourth largest island, Kauai, is known as the “Garden Island,” and for good reason.
The island is… Read More
2020-09-02 18:54
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Though the inarguably grand US National Parks tend to steal most of the headlines, America has over 150 National Forests.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-08-23 18:15
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites offer visitors insight into places of natural or cultural importance that hold “outstanding… Read More
2020-08-07 13:23
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With international and even domestic travel currently at an all-time low (at least in our lifetimes), summer staycations are… Read More
2020-07-29 20:58
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The first time I visited Joshua Tree National Park, I really wasn’t expecting much.
I honestly didn’t think the… Read More
2020-07-25 19:07
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With Covid-19 still limiting international and, in some parts of the USA, even state-to-state travel, many people are struggl… Read More
2020-07-09 13:50
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For most people, getting to see African wildlife such as the Black Rhino roaming along a vast open savanna in South Africa, o… Read More
2020-07-06 15:44
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In this era of social distancing, quarantines, and travel restrictions even within the US, “getting away from it all&rd&hell…Read More
2020-07-01 20:22
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In an era where social distancing has become the norm, many international destinations are essentially off limits to American… Read More
2020-06-19 21:01
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Permaculture is a system of designing our surroundings. It can include everything from how our home operates efficiently and… Read More
2020-06-10 23:33
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Mary and I have been fortunate to visit 50+ countries and hundreds of different regions around the world since we started tra… Read More
2020-05-28 14:42
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There are few travel experiences that can match the visceral thrill of observing a wild animal in its natural habitat.
We&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-05-07 20:58
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As many of us begin to look into producing food at home, it’s easy to become enamored with small vegetable plots and fo… Read More
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