Want to go beyond the tourist traps on a weekend trip to NYC? Check out this quick guide with positive impact travel ideas.
Category Archives: Responsible Travel
This fascinating walking food tour in New York City leaves you curious about whose stories filled the buildings you’re passing by, what’s buried under your feet, and who has called these neighborhoods home. And it shows you how food traditions live on in the midst of assimilation. Find out more about the Tenements, Tales, and Tastes tour with NYC Urban Adventures (plus a mini review of my experience).
Biking to explore a new place offers a view that walking or driving can’t, and it gives you a view of the place that most tourists never see. Plus, it’s kinder on the environment. Check out this post to see what the Bike 50 Challenge is all about!
Guatemala is more than Tikal and Antigua. The whole country is an experience. Check out these unique things to do in Guatemala that also benefit local communities!
I stood on a sidewalk in Antigua, Guatemala on my first solo trip in 2012, and I pretended to look at something in a store window while I argued with myself about whether I would be brave. I so very much wanted to walk back to the man I had just passed—crouched on the sidewalk,…
Are travelers loving their favorite places to death? Escape the crowds with these little-known alternatives to popular destinations in the USA, Canada, and Latin America!
In the past year, I’ve attended several travel conferences that dove deep into sustainable travel. While this post may be more aimed at those of us “in” the travel industry–from media to business owners–I think you’ll find the insights inspiring if you’re any type of traveler who wants to to “journey for good.” At the…
Ecuador is a country with a stunning and diverse landscape, but many people planning a trip there think only of the Galápagos Islands—with a stopover in Quito being a logistical afterthought. But there’s far more to Ecuador than these famous islands—and even more to discover beyond the Amazon jungle or gorgeous beaches. Check out these 4 lesser-known (but just as incredible) places to visit in Ecuador!
