eco-friendly travel
What is ecotourism, exactly? It’s responsible travel that encourages the exploration and conservation of natural environments while supporting the local economy and keeping visitor impact low. This can mean anything from embarking on eco-conscious tours through forests and jungles, to staying at hotels with golden standards of recycling, or even shopping at locally owned boutiques.… Continue reading Eco-travel: Environmentally Conscious Tourism
There’s a wild world out there—isn’t it time to see it up close? And why not see untamed lands while on an eco-adventure? Ecotourism isn’t just some buzzword or travel fad, it’s a way of life in Canada. With ecotourism, you: Visit natural sites Use renewable resources as you travel Promote local culture and support… Continue reading Top 15 Eco-Adventures in Canada
It’s no secret that Canada is leading the way when it comes to green initiatives. With a commitment to natural parks, sustainable travel, city recycling programs, and high membership of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), you can bet that the rest of the world is looking at the country as an example.… Continue reading 17 Greenest Cities in Canada
Whether you’re aiming to ski from the top of Whistler slopes or meander through Toronto’s concrete jungle, you don’t have to leave a huge environmental footprint in your wake. Being eco-friendly doesn’t necessarily mean sleeping in a tent, using moss as toilet paper, and wearing the same clothes for seven days. No, you can transform… Continue reading How to Make Your Next Vacation Eco-Friendly
Prior to visiting Finland in 2013, I thought of the country as a winter destination. Travel pamphlets and brochures had conjured up images of glass igloos where you could watch the aurora borealis from your bed, tall pines with sagging branches covered with clumps of snow, and a bearded Santa calling Lapland home. Then I visited… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Visit Finland in the Summertime
Southeast Asia fans are no strangers to Thailand’s lure. Its phenomenal food and kind people have long drawn Canadian tourists who are looking for exotic getaways that still offer safety and the promise of a vacation worth writing home about. For most, that trip to Thailand will start and stop with a “Things to do… Continue reading Thailand: Beyond Bangkok
While other Mexican beach destinations lure in tourists with drinking and nightlife, Ixtapa appeals to different, more adventurous thrill-seekers. Who needs lounging in a beach chair all day when you can get your adrenaline pumping with a trip into the wild Mexican jungle? Between exotic animals and dangerous heights, there’s nothing left out when you… Continue reading Dolphin Fins and Dirty Shins: Best Ixtapa Ecotours