Airbnb Issues & Problems: UNETHICAL or Cause for Concern?

As we all focus on more sustainable travel, some Airbnb ethical issues and Airbnb concerns have been brought to our attention. Let me preface by saying not all Airbnb rentals are a terrible choice! We’ve had some fantastic experiences over the years, met terrific hosts, and had unforgettable stays. We may even use the platform …

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29 Ethical Wildlife Tourism Experiences

We’re often asked about what ethical wildlife tourism experiences around the world we support. There are so many unethical operations exploiting animals for profit that it can confuse tourists. We never want to see anyone mistakenly end up in questionable wildlife encounters, so we spent some time researching and collecting our favorites. Over the years, …

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20 AMAZING Sustainable Gift Ideas For the Eco Friendly

Looking for great sustainable gift ideas to give this holiday season? We share some of the best eco-friendly gifts you can pick up this season. We’re destroying the earth and it’s something that can be prevented. We can all take small steps toward reducing our environmental footprint. Even as travelers we use a plethora of eco-friendly …

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El Silencio Eco-Lodge • Reenergizing in the Costa Rican Cloud Forest

If you’ve followed our story for a while now you know we’re big on conservation and sustainable travel initiatives. So, it was only natural that our first stop in Costa Rica would be an eco-lodge dedicated to preserving a section of Cloud Forest. The lodge, El Silencio, lies in the Central Highlands of Costa Rica just …

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The Dark Side of Animal Tourism • 10 Unethical Animal Encounters to Avoid

In the last two years of our travels, we’ve found ourselves in many places famed for their wildlife like Africa and Asia. The travels on these two continents have been incredible; however, we’ve noticed a reoccurring theme of questionable animals encounters specifically designed for tourists. Recently it was promotions for elephant rides in Thailand, and …

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