When I was in the Galapagos Islands in March, I was stunned that the islands actually had real cities. I pictured the Galapagos as places people fly into to take boat tours around. There might be a few hotels in a few small towns simply filled with supply shops and science stations. But that wasn’t [...]
Tag Archives: eco-tourism
Talking Sustainability with Bruce Poontip
December 17, 2009 – 6:50 am
My first trip by myself was with Gap Adventures. I went to Costa Rica and got the travel bug that still lives in my system. Since then I have been an ardent fan of Gap. They offer tours with a lot of personal time and have a strong commitment to the local people and the [...]
Is Eco-Tourism Really Eco-Friendly?
January 12, 2009 – 2:00 pm
There is a trend in travel that has picked up a lot of steam over the last few years. That trend is called Eco-Tourism. As the environment has become more important to people over the last decade – and especially so in the last couple of years – companies around the world are trying to [...]
The Traveler’s Wishlist for 2009
December 24, 2008 – 12:50 pm
With the new year a week away and Santa Claus visiting tonight, it’s time to create a travel wish list for 2009: Dear Santa, It’s been a great 2008. We like to think we were good travelers this year. We started a lot of good travel websites, met great travelers, participated in worthy causes, some [...]