Tag: green travel
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Manila and Beyond: 10 Cheap Destinations in the Philippines
For those traveling around Southeast Asia, you probably have Manila on your list of Philippine destinations to visit, but may also be worried about spending too much time and money looking for noteworthy places to see and photograph. Fortunately, there are many tourist spots that are easily accessible to those who are eager to explore…
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The Best Active Adventures in Curaçao
You don’t need to go all the way to Europe to get your fix of Dutch culture. The Caribbean island of Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands that is just a four-hour nonstop flight from JFK. Though Dutch is the official language of the island, Papiamentu, a melting pot of…
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Nicaragua: Central America’s Next Tourist Destination
Tucked between the more developed Costa Rica and the lesser visited El Salvador and Honduras, Nicaragua is an up and coming Central American tourist destination, perfect for those looking to forego the inclusive resorts. It is a great option for the budget traveler who likes to save a few bucks without compromising the beauty, culture,…
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The Best Active Adventures in Tofino, British Columbia
On Vancouver Island, you needn’t go far to be immersed in untouched wilderness. The island’s crown jewel is Tofino, with its wide sweeps of sea, unblemished stretches of sand and endless sky, all fringed by an emerald forest. To call its scenery transformative wouldn’t be an exaggeration. If you’re looking for coastal adventures without a…
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Taipei or Bust: The Best Places to Explore in Taiwan Without Car
Asia is a generally a pretty car-free friendly continent, but Taiwan makes it especially easy for travelers to explore without a vehicle. A small island barely bigger than New Jersey, you can get almost anywhere from Taipei on the robust train system. The capital is a great place to base yourself as it’s easily accessible…
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Cruise Scotland: Scenery, Wildlife and Whisky
Windstar Cruises are known for their intimate yacht-style voyages to small ports and hidden harbors. Its sailing yachts carry just 148 to 310 guests to some 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean and Central America. Guest satisfaction and minimizing the impact on the environment are top priorities. Scenic…
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Off the Press: Canada opens the world’s longest car-free trail
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in October 2016 before the trail was complete and revised for publication with up-to-date information on September 11th, 2017. 24,000km. That’s the length of the now fully connected Great Trail , which connects 13 Canadian provinces and territories and is the world’s longest car-free trail. The TCT is dedicated to…
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Active Adventures in Victoria, Canada
At the southern tip of Vancouver Island sits Victoria, a small city majestically surrounded by Pacific Ocean, misty mountains and seemingly endless sky. Its beauty, temperate climate and wealth of easily available adventures on both land and sea make it a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re looking for fresh-air activities but also relish cosmopolitan…
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The Local’s Guide to Adventure in Bellingham, WA
In the far Northwest corner of the contiguous United States, sandwiched between the Salish Sea and the North Cascades, lies the small city of Bellingham. A unique blend of gritty fishing town and hippy college town, Bellingham is above all an outdoor lover’s paradise. Mountain bikers, skiers, snowboarders, kayakers, hikers, trail runners – they all…