Category: environment

Galapagos penguins, giant tortoises and active volcanoes

Did you know that the Galapagos Penguin is the only penguin species found north of the equator? A trip to the Galapagos Islands will not only give you the opportunity to swim with them but to learn more about this and other amazing creatures found only there. The Galapagos Islands was the first National Park

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Reduce your carbon footprint when you travel

Do you sometimes feel that when you travel you contribute with quite a lot of carbon emissions? Especially when flying right? Seeing the world is one of the best things a human being can do. Exploring nature, getting to know other cultures, meeting people from different backgrounds and facing challenges out there provide many benefits

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How travel will change

The pandemic that we are going through has affected the tourism industry in an unprecedented way. In this podcast episode our special guest, Alison Braun, founder of Earth Treks will share with us what it means to make a living from ecotourism in the midst of a pandemic and will give us some insights on

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How to choose an eco-friendly destination in two steps

If you are a traveler and you enjoy exploring nature’s hidden gems you probably have heard of ecotourism. When we travel to natural areas and we choose a tourism service provider that focuses on the conservation of the environment and the well-being of the local people, we are doing ecotourism. That’s great right? But how

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