Everything we do, including travel, impacts the world around us. This impact can be positive, such as the money that we spend at local businesses and restaurants going to support families that live in the destinations we visit. But it can also be negative, such as the weight of our steps walking on ancient stones […]
ecotourism
Stretching the Adventure with Sustainable Tourism Destinations
When does tourism become a two-edged sword? Ask cities like Venice, Barcelona, and Prague. While these are great destinations every Globetrotter should visit at least once in their lifetime, anyone who’s been in high season can testify to the crowds that swarm in. Such popularity can have a fraying effect, both on local tempers and […]
Ethical Elephant Experiences on Your Thailand Vacation
Elephants are magnificent creatures with a magnetic presence, and travellers on a Thailand vacation often want to get as up-close-and-personal with one as they can. Goway has made the decision recently to become even more selective with the elephant experiences we offer in Asia and around the world, to make sure we are not inadvertently […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Europe
I have mentioned in previous articles on ecotourism, that one aspect of receiving visitors is that it assists the local economy. This also applies to Europe. I recently returned from an “off-season” visit to Amsterdam and London, and while there, couldn’t help but notice the volume of tourists I encountered in both these cities I […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Asia (Part 2)
Previous: Ecotourism Destinations: Asia (Part 1) Continuing the exploration of Asia ecotourism and the more outstanding destinations, we now look at Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. THAILAND In order to protect the large number of absolutely stunning destinations in Thailand which are popular with visitors, several non-government organizations (NGOs), such as the World Wildlife Fund, have […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Asia (Part 1)
Asia is the largest continent in the world and has the highest mountain range on earth – the Himalayas, the largest river delta – the Indus River in Pakistan, and the largest freshwater lake – Lake Baikal in Russia. I would like to restrict this article to, in my humble opinion, some of the more […]
Ecotourism Destinations: New Zealand
Tourism is a major foreign revenue earner for New Zealand. However, this country in the South Pacific has an extremely fragile natural environment. Certainly some of the attractions of a visit include adventure activities such as rafting, kayaking, bungee jumping, and skiing. Nevertheless, what is unique to New Zealand is its national parks, forest areas, […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Australia
If you are conversant with Australia, you will know that a large part of the country is anything other than urban. It has been described as a nature wonderland, thereby a great destination for Australia ecotourism. Australia leads the world in adventure tourism, with its vast areas of completely uninhabited wilderness, tropical jungle, and rainforests […]
Why Botswana is So Exceptional
Botswana is a beautiful country, full of unfenced game reserves, friendly people, and incredible natural beauty. It’s an unforgettable country where you can see the Big Five all in one place, including the largest population of elephants in Africa. Paddle along the Okavango Delta in a “mokoro” (dug-out wooden canoe), and sleep as close to […]
The Many Reasons to Visit El Salvador
Central America’s smallest country is an emerging eco-travel hotspot. With pristine lakes, untouched beaches, volcanoes, abundant wildlife, and countless volcanoes, El Salvador is one of the last remaining places in the world where you can have a spectacular national park all to yourself. El Salvador lies between Guatemala and Honduras, and is conveniently serviced by […]
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