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,…
Our visit to the Mashpi Lodge was a long time coming. Four years ago while we were still working in New York City, Tasha took a solo trip to Ecuador. When she returned from her trip she told me about an eco-lodge in the cloud forest of Ecuador that she was adding to her bucket…
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…
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…
Ecotourism in Africa is a big business. Each year safari operators, vendors, and lodges assess how they can continue to improve sustainability. It’s likely one of the few industries that value the environment. As the concern over global warming only increases it’s a relief to find an industry that strives to find eco-friendly solutions. Ecotourism…
We arrived at the Gondwana Game Reserve, eager and ready for our week at their new tented Gondwana Eco Camp to experience ecotourism in South Africa. We had only done one self-drive safari through Kruger National Park and were more than ready to see more giraffes, buffalo, and (maybe) even the elusive cheetah in South Africa….
We’ve received a few emails from readers about NGOs and charities in Africa. It dawned on us that despite knowing the plights of Africa we have been failing to completely support those who are actively working to make change. While we do believe in the economic support of tourism and shopping in local markets as outsiders…
When we talk about sustainable travel we often refer to eco-conscious travel, but that’s only one half of the puzzle. There is an important part of sustainable travel that’s being left out and that’s societal element. We’ve seen a number of tour operators and tourism boards push a new element and that’s the social impact…
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