2018-08-26 14:00
Malaysia is one of my favorite countries– a place I fell in love with the first time I visited. When people ask me why, I normally start talking and never stop. I mean, what’s no… Read More
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2018-08-21 14:49
India is home to a vast plethora of languages, religions, cuisine, and arts that each have sub-genres of their own.
With so many different facets of rich Indian culture to take in, exploring… Read More
2018-08-17 14:00
Earth Day was originally conceived by environmental activist John McConnell back in 1969. But it was U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson who founded it as an environmental teach-in held on Apri… Read More
2018-08-07 21:22
The writing staff here at Green Global Travel has been a fortunate group of ramblers, exploring a bevy of the biggest and tallest mountains in the world.
From Alaska’s Denali/Mt. McKin… Read More
2018-07-28 17:00
Over the last 8 years of running Green Global Travel, there’s been an unfortunate amount of bad news to report for nature and wildlife. But the comeback of the markhor– the Natio… Read More
2018-07-27 17:00
Much like “eco-friendly” and “sustainable,” responsible travel has become a major buzzword in the tourism industry in recent years.
Hotels, tour operators, tourism at… Read More
2018-07-17 00:46
Our 17-day Kenya safari last month was a lifelong dream come true.
Exploring the country’s finest National Parks, wildlife reserves, and community-based conservancies blessed us with a… Read More
2018-07-12 16:18
As overtourism (the seemingly inevitable result of mass tourism) continues to wreak havoc on popular summer travel destinations around the world, more and more travelers are seeking out less… Read More
2018-07-08 17:00
There is a private ritual I have– sacred and, until now, unspoken– that helps me connect with ancient archaeological sites such as the Xunantunich Mayan ruins in Belize on a more… Read More
2018-07-05 14:00
If you took a poll asking people whether they’d prefer to be responsible or irresponsible travelers, most would likely choose the former over the latter.
But what does “Green Tra… Read More
2018-07-01 18:30
I’m lying on my side casually, as if I’m lounging on my comfy king-sized bed back home. But I’m actually floating effortlessly atop the water of Jordan’s Dead Sea, wh… Read More
2018-07-01 12:34
When most people think of Indian animals, the Royal Bengal Tiger is usually the first species that springs to mind. And with good reason: The subcontinent is home to more than half of t… Read More
2018-06-11 19:27
A funny thing happens as you approach your 50th birthday.
It seems only natural to become more reflective, looking back on the milestones of your life to realize how far you’ve come an… Read More
2018-06-08 17:00
Originally known as Gerasa in antiquity, the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, Jordan are located near the mountains about 30 miles north of Amman.
They’re… Read More
2018-06-06 18:15
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… Read More
2018-05-22 17:00
Located 18 miles north of the coast of Venezuela at the western edge of the Leeward Antilles, Aruba is not the sort of place most people picture when they envision a traditional Caribbean ho… Read More
2018-05-15 14:30
My wife Emma and I have spent the better part of the last decade in and out of Guatemala. It’s a place that we refer to as home even today, much more so than England (where she’s… Read More
2018-05-09 20:40
Although the city has become synonymous with the world famous Taj Mahal, there’s more to Agra than this fascinating architectural wonder. In fact, there is an emperor’s wealth of… Read More
2018-05-02 17:00
When most people think of Thailand, they probably envision white sandy beaches, tasty tropical cocktails, stunning temples, and crumbling archaeological sites. They probably also conjure up… Read More
2018-04-29 17:00
A permaculture garden differs from other modern farming techniques because its focus is on more than merely growing food.
Permaculture practitioners seek to find balances betw… Read More
2018-04-18 17:00
40 Amazing Costa Rican Animals (Photo Essay) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
The other day, during a conversation about the places we’ve traveled to and would never re-visi… Read More
2018-04-15 17:00
My Stupid Mistake While Hiking Corcovado National Park (Costa Rica) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Located on Costa Rica‘s remote Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Pa… Read More
2018-04-12 17:00
How to Avoid Products With Palm Oil originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
What if we told you that a single ingredient contained in many of your favorite foods– palm oil– i… Read More
2018-04-11 20:58
The Top 10 Things to Do in San Vicente, Palawan (Philippines) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
San Vicente, Palawan is a lesser-known town tucked about halfway between Puerto Prin… Read More
2018-04-08 17:00
Saving Endangered Asian Animals: The 10 Best Wildlife Conservation Programs originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Before I begin, I have a confession to make: My name is Anna, and… Read More
2018-03-30 16:57
50 Interesting Facts About Elephants (for World Elephant Day) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
August 12 is World Elephant Day– a day to celebrate one of the planet&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-03-25 17:57
Top 10 Tanzania National Parks and Reserves (Safari Guide) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
With 16 national parks, three game reserves, and two marine reserves, Tanzania ran… Read More
2018-03-21 21:45
Kayaking and Hiking the Dolomites in Italy (The Best Lakes and Trails) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
The stark beauty of the Dolomites Mountains is comprised of jagged peaks, A… Read More
2018-03-06 17:00
The 10 Best Canoe Trips For Your World Travel Bucket List originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Mention the word “paddle” to most people and you may get references to &ldq&hell…Read More
2018-03-04 17:00
Top 20 Things To Do In Costa Rica (for Nature & History Lovers) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
I took my first trip to Costa Rica back in 1997. Back then the Central America… Read More
2018-03-01 01:10
The 16 Best Mayan Ruins to Explore originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Having spent several years working on permaculture gardening projects in Latin America, I’ve had the plea… Read More
2018-02-25 18:52
10 Awesome Australian Road Trips (For Your World Travel Bucket List) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
As a native of Tasmania who has traveled the country extensively, I’d a… Read More
2018-02-20 13:00
Embracing the Culture of the Maasai People in Tanzania originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
I’ve never been so happy to depart a destination as I was the day we left T… Read More
2018-02-16 20:00
What is Glamping? (The Top 10 Glamping Resorts in the World) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Glamping has become one of those increasingly popular travel industry buzzwords over… Read More
2018-02-12 19:02
Top 10 Australian National Parks (For Your World Travel Bucket List) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Australian National Parks easily rank among the most diverse in the worl… Read More
2018-02-11 14:00
40 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Guatemala originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
More than any other place I’ve been, traveling to Guatemala seems to have a profound… Read More
2018-02-04 14:07
Top 10 Things To Do In Barbados originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Like virtually every country in the Caribbean, Barbados has more than its share of beautiful beaches. Bu… Read More
2018-01-31 19:58
The Best Mardi Gras Balls, Parades & Parties (An Insider’s Guide) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Over the next few weeks, thousands of revelers will head to Mardi… Read More
2018-01-23 14:05
World’s 25 Largest Deserts (For Your World Travel Bucket List) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Deserts– barren areas that receive little rain and offer harsh living c… Read More
2018-01-17 18:00
20 Best Festivals in the World (For Your World Travel Bucket List) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when… Read More
2018-01-15 17:00
New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Indians (A Photo Essay) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
The iconic Mardi Gras Indians are as inexorably linked to the annual New Orleans carnival ce… Read More
2018-01-14 17:00
Hawaiian Mythology (Hawaii’s Sacred Connection With Nature) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Author Joseph Campbell once said, “Myth is the secret opening through whic… Read More
2018-01-12 17:00
What is an Eco Lodge? (The Top 10 Eco Lodges in the World) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
One of the questions we get asked most frequently by our readers involves how to choose… Read More
2018-01-09 17:58
Exploring Rio Secreto, the Riviera Maya’s Amazing Underground River originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Caves held a strange, primal allure for me long before we visited Rio Se… Read More
2018-01-07 16:04
What Is Ecotourism? The History & Principles of Responsible Travel originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
What is ecotourism? How does it work? Why does it matter? And how can… Read More
2018-01-03 17:00
List of National Parks By State: An Epic Guide to “America’s Best Idea” originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
As we began to compile a list of National Parks by state… Read More
2018-01-01 17:00
30 Amazing Galapagos Islands Animals originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
In a rugged archipelago situated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, there are more than 200 recorded sp… Read More
2017-12-28 17:10
Top 10 Things to Do in Coron, Palawan originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Coron, Palawan can be seriously confusing at first. The municipality encompasses a town (located on Busuanga… Read More
2017-12-21 18:32
How Mass Tourism is Destroying the Destinations Travelers Love originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Mass Tourism was arguably the most significant travel trend of 2017. Its downside… Read More
2017-12-19 12:00
Best Coffee In the World: A Gourmet’s Guide to the Perfect Bean originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
One of our favorite things about traveling around the world has been the opp… Read More
2017-12-14 19:34
60 Weird Animals Around the World originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
The world is a wild and wonderful place, filled with millions of different species most of us have never even he… Read More
2017-12-12 20:27
What is Aquaponics? The Ultimate DIY Beginner’s Guide originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
What is aquaponics? In recent years it has proven to be one of the most rapidly growin… Read More
2017-12-07 22:51
The Best Gifts for Travelers: Christmas 2017 originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
This is our fourth year of rounding up our picks for the Best Gifts for Travelers. And every year, ou… Read More
2017-11-30 16:31
10 Recycled Christmas Decorations & Homemade Gifts Anyone Can Make originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Making DIY recycled Christmas decorations is a fantastic opportunity to slo… Read More
2017-11-28 21:55
13 Small Ship Cruises for Your World Travel Bucket List originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Cruises have gotten a bad rap: One study found that air quality on a cruise ship… Read More
2017-11-27 18:25
NYC Christmas Windows: A Free Walking Tour originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Anyone who reads Green Global Travel knows we’re passionate about ecotourism and wildlife conserv… Read More
2017-11-26 16:00
Top 10 Things to Do on the Isle of Skye (& How to Avoid Crowds) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Spanning some 640 square miles, Skye is second only to Lewis & Harris amon… Read More
2017-11-25 15:27
The Annapurna Circuit Trek: Why It May Be Now Or Never originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
The Himalayas are arguably the world’s most iconic mountains. They gave birth t… Read More
2017-11-21 17:51
30 Fascinating Facts About Santa Around The World originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Do you love Christmas as much as we do? Here are a slew of fascinating facts about the history a… Read More
2017-11-13 16:21
Top 20 Atlanta Christmas Events 2017: A Guide to Our Top 20 Annual Favorites originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Everyone knows that we’re passionate about ecotourism and… Read More
2017-11-12 18:30
60 Christmas Traditions Around the World originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
It’s no secret among friends and family that we’re nuts for Christmas traditions, decorating… Read More
2017-11-07 18:18
The Real Xmas Tree Vs Fake Xmas Tree Debate: Which Is Better? originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Getting together as a family and decorating Christmas trees is arguably among the m… Read More
2017-11-03 15:30
The Best Christmas Light Displays In Georgia originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
It’s no secret that our family loves Christmas.
Whether we’re heading out to enjoy… Read More
2017-11-02 19:37
The Meaning of The Lorax: 10 Eco-Lessons from the Dr Seuss Classic originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
To understand the meaning of The Lorax, you first need to understand that there… Read More
2017-10-31 15:20
Top 5 Autumn Activities Around Atlanta originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Autumn in Atlanta has always been my favorite time of year. From the cool, crisp weather to the rich hues o… Read More
2017-10-30 19:33
Haunted New Orleans: Exploring America’s Most Haunted City originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
New Orleans may be best known for its lively culture– swinging jazz, the co… Read More
2017-10-25 22:57
HOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR TRAVEL BY BUYING SECONDHAND TRAVEL GEAR originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
If there are two questions we get asked most often, it’s how to save money for… Read More
2017-10-20 00:00
Exploring Doune Castle, One of the Most Famous Filming Locations in Scotland originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
I’ve dreamed of visiting a place like Scotland‘s Doune Ca… Read More
2017-10-15 15:18
Le Marche, Italy: A Local’s 7 Favorite Places to Visit originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
In a world plagued by Overtourism, finding off-the-beaten-track gems is increasingly… Read More
2017-10-07 17:37
The Important Role of Community Tourism in Responsible Travel originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
The following is our portion of a joint presentation on the Importance of Community… Read More
2017-09-20 00:48
Cool Camping Gear for Autumn originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
When you live in the Southeastern United States, as we do, summer camping isn’t always pleasant. Especially whe… Read More
2017-09-17 23:13
Scottish Islands & Highlands: Tracing My Clan Mackinnon Roots originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
My interest in the Scottish islands and Highlands all started with my beloved Gr… Read More
2017-08-31 23:56
The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit (If You Love Nature & Hate Crowds) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Stretching from the southeastern U.S. down to the north coast of South… Read More
2017-08-20 18:39
DIY Mesa Verde Tours: How to Explore the National Park on Your Own originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
When I started planning a cross-country road trip with my British wife, Emma, M… Read More
2017-08-08 21:12
8 Things To Do In Portugal For Nature Lovers originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Finding eco-friendly things to do in Portugal isn’t difficult, because nature is at the heart o… Read More
2017-08-01 18:46
Best Carryon Luggage 2017 originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
We’ve been traveling carryon-only for decades. Not just because it’s more eco-friendly, but because we don&r&hell…Read More
2017-07-27 20:17
Otavalo, Ecuador: Keeping Indigenous Andean Roots Alive originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
On a Wednesday morning, the market in Otavalo, Ecuador heaves with activity.
Stalls are st… Read More
2017-07-13 15:52
Cool Camping Gear Reviews for Summer 2017 originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
When I was a kid, hiking and backpacking the North Georgia mountains and sections of the Appalachian Tra… Read More
2017-07-12 18:01
Beach Vacation Packing List 2017 originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
After 8 years of traveling to ecotourism destinations all around the world, Mary and I have developed travel… Read More
2017-07-07 15:06
THE 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL FORESTS FOR YOUR WORLD TRAVEL BUCKET LIST originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Beautiful forests cover about one-third of Earth’s total acreage. They provi… Read More
2017-06-28 15:49
Rafting New River Gorge, West Virginia: Family Bonding Through Adventure originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
With my birthday approaching and my daughter turning 16 in two months, I… Read More
2017-06-21 18:01
Invasive Species List: 10 Destructive Species You Can Eat originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
The world’s invasive species list seems to be growing every year. From plants such… Read More
2017-06-14 02:05
57 Simple Sustainable Travel Tips Any Traveler Can Use originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Sustainable travel (which is also known as responsible travel or ecotou… Read More
2017-06-11 17:05
The Best Travel Clothes For Every Travel Style originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Your choice of travel clothes don’t seem all that important until you find yourself in remote… Read More
2017-06-04 19:24
Top 10 Things to Do in Asheville for Nature Lovers originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
For a relatively small mountain town with a population of just over 87,000, there is a surprisi… Read More
2017-06-01 21:40
Volunteering at a Kangaroo Sanctuary: My Australian Adventure originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
“We had a Red-bellied Black Snake inside the vegetable patch, and a Python rig… Read More
2017-05-28 14:49
TestAssured Drinking Water Test Kit Review originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
It’s difficult to understand the importance of a drinking water test kit unless you’ve live… Read More
2017-05-25 18:08
7 WAYS TO REDUCE WASTE AND MOVE TOWARDS WASTE-FREE LIVING originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
One of the most important things we can do to protect our environment is to find ways to… Read More
2017-05-21 20:46
Captain’s Desert Camp Review (Wadi Rum, Jordan) originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
If you’re visiting Jordan and looking for 5-star luxury, 400-thread count Egyptian cot… Read More
2017-05-17 22:41
Protecting Whales & Dolphins in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
It was morning in Golfo Dulce, a tropical fjord in Costa’s Rica’s Osa Peni… Read More
2017-04-27 18:02
10 Best National Parks In USA For Wildlife Watching originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
The 59 US National Parks invite the public to enjoy nature, recharge their spirits, and p… Read More
2017-04-21 22:25
Earth Day Facts & History: Everything You Need to Know originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Observed every year on April 22, Earth Day is a day to celebrate the planet and ed… Read More
2017-04-16 21:19
7 Permaculture Gardening Techniques To Try This Spring originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Conventional gardening tends to use a one-size-fits-all method for grow… Read More
2017-04-12 21:26
10 Steps To Bhutan Happiness: A Nature Lover’s Travel Guide originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
One of the world’s smallest countries (14,824 sq miles), Bhutan is in the… Read More
2017-04-07 03:50
Spring Outdoor Gear Reviews: 2017 Guide originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Spring for me has always been associated with exploring the great outdoors. My parents led a church youth… Read More
2017-04-02 22:09
Chernobyl Today: Visiting the Site 30 Years After Nuclear Catastrophe originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Visiting Chernobyl today is bizarre, because the 1986 environmental dis… Read More
2017-03-29 20:40
Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda: Trekking w/Dian Fossey’s Porter originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
“Here we will drop our backpacks and walking sticks. The Gorillas are ver… Read More
2017-03-26 18:16
Minnesota Zoo Conservation: How Zoos Help Endangered Species originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
When I asked Dr. Tara Harris what her typical day at the Minnesota Zoo was like, her… Read More
2017-03-19 23:56
The Donald Trump Environment Policy: Four Fronts to Fight On originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Mustafa Ali worked for the Environmental Protection Agency for 20+ years. He co-found… Read More
2017-03-12 17:29
7 Reasons Responsible Tourism is Better for Everyone originally appeared on Green Global Travel.
Responsible Tourism is an active awareness about the effects travel can have o… Read More
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