Destination: Vicos, Peru
July 31st 2008 15:28
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Easy Eco Travel for the Weekend Warrior
July 29th 2008 22:17
A weekend isn't a lot of time, especially for a vacation. To plan an easy eco-friendly weekend mini-vacation, stay local. If you live in a metropolis, chances are there's plenty to do and see. If you live in a metropolis, check out the new wing at the zoo or museum, or head to a part of town you haven't visited in awhile.
Image by Sofia Brightsea.
If you live in a rural area, head out for an invigorating nature hike, or drive over to the next county. Experiencing even familiar areas with a tourist's attitude frees your mind and spirit every bit as effectively as an out-of-state vacation.
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Image by Sofia Brightsea.
If you live in a rural area, head out for an invigorating nature hike, or drive over to the next county. Experiencing even familiar areas with a tourist's attitude frees your mind and spirit every bit as effectively as an out-of-state vacation.
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Comments (1) Everyday Eco Travel Tip: Drive Less, Walk More
July 28th 2008 20:27
You might think that eco travel requires you to travel to a faraway land, but there are easy ways to practice the principles of eco-friendly travel in your everyday life. How many of your errands take place within a mile or two of your home? Try walking to complete these errands. If your errands are within three or four miles of your home, try bicycling. It doesn't have to be entirely about the environment--think of your alternate form of transportation as your daily workout.
Whether you're at home or traveling, visit WalkScore.com to find a walkable neighborhood near you. WalkScore rates the walkability of areas all over the country, so even if you're out of town on business you can stay in an area where walking is convenient.
Whether you're at home or traveling, visit WalkScore.com to find a walkable neighborhood near you. WalkScore rates the walkability of areas all over the country, so even if you're out of town on business you can stay in an area where walking is convenient.
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What is Eco Travel?
July 27th 2008 18:47
When most people think about annual vacations, they conjure up images of glitzy resorts and tourist destinations like Disney World and Paris. These places are worthwhile in their own right, but they certainly wouldn't be considered eco travel. So what exactly is eco travel?
Conservation International has perhaps the best definition:
The idea of responsibility seeps into every aspect of eco travel. There are several other ways that eco travel differs from traditional tourism:
Place. Rather than selecting a congested world metropolis like New York City to sightsee, shop and dine out, an eco traveler might instead head to the Kakum village in Ghana to immerse completely in the customs and local cuisine. The money a tourist would naturally spend on food, lodging, transportation and souvenirs benefits the local economy rather than a faceless, unconnected group of companies.
Purpose. In traditional tourism, the purpose of your visit is largely personal. Perhaps you want to see a specific artist's work in a museum, or want your children to see the city you grew up in. With eco travel, your purpose is still personal, but there's an added element: giving back to the local environment. Eco travel might include volunteering to help build or repair a village's structures, teaching English to native children or helping to maintain indigenous plant life.
People. Traditional tourism can have a crippling effect on the way a small town or village operates. Eco travel seeks to preserve a community's status quo as much as possible. Natural attractions rather than manmade ones celebrate a destination's unique identity.
Eco travel is quite different from conventional tourism. With eco tourism, you're inserted directly into a community as an active participant rather than a passive observer. You'll experience the wildlife, local customs and cuisine through the eyes of natives and experienced tour guides. In doing so, you'll inevitably have a completely one-of-a-kind experience--something that's nearly impossible with traditional travel.
Conservation International has perhaps the best definition:
Responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people.
The idea of responsibility seeps into every aspect of eco travel. There are several other ways that eco travel differs from traditional tourism:
Place. Rather than selecting a congested world metropolis like New York City to sightsee, shop and dine out, an eco traveler might instead head to the Kakum village in Ghana to immerse completely in the customs and local cuisine. The money a tourist would naturally spend on food, lodging, transportation and souvenirs benefits the local economy rather than a faceless, unconnected group of companies.
Purpose. In traditional tourism, the purpose of your visit is largely personal. Perhaps you want to see a specific artist's work in a museum, or want your children to see the city you grew up in. With eco travel, your purpose is still personal, but there's an added element: giving back to the local environment. Eco travel might include volunteering to help build or repair a village's structures, teaching English to native children or helping to maintain indigenous plant life.
People. Traditional tourism can have a crippling effect on the way a small town or village operates. Eco travel seeks to preserve a community's status quo as much as possible. Natural attractions rather than manmade ones celebrate a destination's unique identity.
Eco travel is quite different from conventional tourism. With eco tourism, you're inserted directly into a community as an active participant rather than a passive observer. You'll experience the wildlife, local customs and cuisine through the eyes of natives and experienced tour guides. In doing so, you'll inevitably have a completely one-of-a-kind experience--something that's nearly impossible with traditional travel.
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Welcome!
July 27th 2008 16:44
Welcome to Eco Travel Worldwide! Here, you'll learn about eco-friendly travel destinations from all over the world, as well as tips to help you plan the perfect trip.
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Welcome to Eco Travel Map
April 5th 2008 04:32
Welcome to Eco Travel Map, your guide to ecologically interesting and environmentally friendly travel.
We will be bringing you reviews of the best eco tourism spots around the world along with tips on how to travel in an environmentally sustainable way[ Click here to read more ]
We will be bringing you reviews of the best eco tourism spots around the world along with tips on how to travel in an environmentally sustainable way
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