When you think of Florida, sandy white beaches packed with sunburnt tourists roasting along the shoreline is probably the first image that comes to mind. While Florida’s beaches are great, there’s another natural phenomenon that really sets the sunshine state apart and will leave you feeling like you just stepped […]
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Brazil’s Best Ecolodges: How Your Next Trip Can Help Protect the Amazon Rainforest
The Brazilian Amazon Rainforest became endangered as of January 1st 2019 when Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s right-wing politician (referred to as the “Tropical Trump”) was sworn in as Brazil’s newest President. As an avid denier of climate change, Bolsanaro claims that pleas from the international community to protect the Amazon, which […]
Overtourism at Machu Picchu & How You Can Leave a Lighter Footprint
Travel has the potential to help developing economies, break down cultural barriers, cushion the blow of financial crashes and encourage environmental conservation. But when it comes to tourism, is too much of a good thing a bad thing? Over tourism is a relatively recent issue that has rapidly developed over […]
São Paulo: A Local’s Guide to South America’s Only Mega City
Sao Paulo, Brazil – A city that is more likely to be visited as a stop over in between flights rather than serve as the go-to destination and whose hotels are more likely to be filled with men and women on business trips rather than tourists. Sao Paulo is rarely […]
Beyond the Inca Trail: A Local’s Guide to Cuzco & Alternative Treks to Machu Picchu
Nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Southern Peru, Cuzco is often referred to as the gateway to Machu Picchu. Logistically speaking Cuzco has the closest airport to the ruins, it’s where everyone spends a few days to acclimate to the high altitude and it’s the starting point for most […]
Oaks to Okra: A Local’s Guide to the Southern City of Savannah
Savannah is the idyllic southern city – outstretched oaks dripping in Spanish moss shade perfectly manicured park squares while horse-drawn carriages stroll visitors down cobblestoned streets, past historic antebellum architecture. It’s where southern hospitality meets a progressive art scene. It’s the city whose unique beauty and Southern Gothic charm has […]
Why Palestine Needs to be at the Top of Your Travel List: A Local’s Guide to the West Bank
Yes, you read the title correctly. Palestine – the conflict-torn region full of violent retaliations and unruly mobs that we see depicted on our tv screens – needs to be at the top of your travel list. Exactly one year ago, I had the opportunity to travel through the occupied […]