How to visit Stonehenge, up close and personal!
2024-11-26
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Did you know that it’s possible to walk inside the massive stone circles of Stonehenge in southern England? Well, it is! And you don’t even
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Simple sustainable travel mantra: the key to being a better tourist
2024-11-05
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Today’s post is a bit different from the usual, because it’s entirely in video format! But if you’re one who prefers text over video you’ll
Cambodia’s Cardamom mountains: emerging ecotourism hotspot!
2024-08-23
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Are you planning a visit to Cambodia? Interested in seeing more than just Angkor Wat? Maybe looking for a little nature break? Then keep reading
Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures on the Mekong River, Northern Cambodia
2024-06-25
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Experience northern Cambodia’s untouched beauty along the mighty Mekong River! Visit gorgeous waterfalls, paddle a kayak through a ‘flooded’ forest or to visit Irrawaddy dolphins, and explore island life with a homestay. Get to know this hidden corner of northern Cambodia!
Indigenous tourism: how to participate responsibly
2024-06-05
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Indigenous tourism has been getting a lot of attention lately; The New York Times and Forbes have both published articles on the subject in the
A perfect day in Regensburg
2024-05-22
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Bavaria has quite a few attractive cities and towns that escaped destruction during World War II, but their charm and history are often overlooked by
‘The View from Above’: LiDAR scanning of archaeological/cultural heritage sites – colonialism for the digital age?
2024-05-12
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This essay was submitted in 2023 as coursework toward a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Development. All work belongs to the website author. Title
Wanderlusters, have your say!
2024-05-08
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Let’s do something a bit different, shall we? 😉 How about a fun little readers’ vote? Think I left out an interesting possibility? Leave a
Confessions of a sustainable tourism writer
2024-04-30
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I am a sustainable tourism writer, and this is my confession. Epilogue as prologue: I didn’t realize it, but this is a post I’ve actually
Osmica: the coolest culinary tradition you’ve never heard of!
2024-04-11
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One of my favorite things about living in Europe has been not only getting acquainted with new regional cuisines, but also discovering all the unique
Why is the Sacred Valley’s new airport project so controversial?
2024-04-04
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One of the world’s most controversial airports currently under construction is located just outside the town of Chinchero, Peru. Chinchero is very close to the
The Complete Guide to the Colombian Amazonas
2024-03-22
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Amazon: the name conjures images of vast swathes of isolated jungle, indigenous communities and their unique cultures, and of course the mighty river itself. This
Matera: from the ‘Shame of Italy’ to Cultural Treasure
2024-03-11
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In southern Italy’s Basilicata region (the arch of the boot) lies Matera, a captivating city built into a cliffside, which was once referred to as
Why sustainable tourism has (so far) failed
2024-03-05
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Yes, you’ve read that right. I’m saying that we’ve collectively failed, so far, to measurably improve the sustainability of tourism. Believe me, I’ve struggled with
What’s a B Corp?
2022-11-18
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These days, businesses seem to have a lot to say about sustainability. They certainly want their customers to perceive that they’re doing a lot, as
Guide to La Rioja, Spain
2022-07-17
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After a little creative pause (I got kinda busy with school, y’all, but more on that in another post!) I return with my latest destination
Guide to Gunnison County, Colorado
2022-05-01
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This month’s destination is a place I used to like to visit when I lived in Denver. Gunnison County, located in west central Colorado, is
Guide to stunning North Lapland, Finland
2022-02-28
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Okay, I’m gonna be totally honest with you, my dear readers: I don’t much like winter. Cold, snow, darkness, wearing way too much clothing so
Destination: Sustainability!
2022-01-31
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If you’ve already read my recent blog post about the changes happening at Wanderlust for Life, then you’ll know that starting this year my content
Quindío, Colombia
2021-11-07
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In 2018, I had the privilege of visiting the beautiful country of Colombia. One of the regions I spent time in was Quindío (keen-DEE-yo), a
Southern Styria, Austria
2021-10-07
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Austria is a well-known travel destination in Europe, but I’m going to highlight part of one of its lesser-known regions. Styria (German: Steiermark) is located
Tobago
2021-09-06
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Have you ever wondered to yourself what the Caribbean islands were like before so many giant hotels and cruise ships came along? Well, it turns
Rwanda travel guide
2021-08-04
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Rwanda is a tiny, landlocked country in east central Africa, bordering Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sadly, in recent times
North Sulawesi
2021-07-06
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I settled upon this destination guide in a rather unusual manner. I zoomed in on southeast Asia, looking for places that were not so familiar
Bavarian Bicycle Vacations
2021-05-11
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My dear Readers, I’ll be totally honest with you: COVID-19 and the harsher than average winter here in Bavaria have NOT been kind to my
Lithuania
2021-05-04
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Looking for a European destination that offers a great combination of urban and natural attractions, with a rich cultural history but without so many tourists?
Why Travel Sustainably?
2021-04-23
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My previous post about sustainable tourism talked about what the term actually means. Now I’d like to address another question: why? One reason is pretty
The Bayern Local Series: Staffelsee
2021-04-14
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The weather here in Bavaria the last few weeks has been really weird! Warm sunshine and 20C one day, freezing temperatures with snow the next.
North Carolina mountains
2021-04-06
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The densely populated eastern United States isn’t exactly known for its isolated places, but the mountains of western North Carolina are one of the exceptions.
What is Sustainable Tourism, anyway?
2021-03-11
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Sustainable tourism. People are talking about it a lot lately, and my website is built upon this principle. But what’s actually meant by those words?
The Marquesas
2021-03-03
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Off the wind on this heading lie the Marquesas We got 80 feet of the waterline nicely making way Perhaps you know these lyrics from
Romantic Verona
2021-02-19
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Here’s one for the history buffs, wine lovers and hopeless romantics – Verona, Italy! Verona oozes beauty and romance: surrounded on three sides by a
Vancouver Island
2021-02-01
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Everybody knows Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), the beautiful coastal city in western Canada. But did you know that BC’s capital isn’t Vancouver, but Victoria, on
Nature Break in Mindo, Ecuador
2021-01-24
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Visiting Quito and looking for a break from the big city, without the hassle of traveling long and far to get there? Or are you
Malta travel guide
2021-01-01
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Interesting landscapes, varied architecture, great swimming and diving, excellent cuisine, alluring architecture, 7,000 years of archaeological history and an appealing, sunny Mediterranean climate – all
Crater Lake, Oregon
2020-12-19
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Clear, cold, clean, and…cobalt blue. The four C’s, in this case used to describe the beauty of Crater Lake. Crater Lake is located in southwest
The Bayern Local Series: Herzogstand
2020-12-03
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As I’m writing this blog entry Germany (along with a lot of other places in Europe and North America) is back in lockdown mode, which
Impressions of Venice in the time of corona
2020-10-28
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When we think of Venice, many of us probably conjure images such as gondola-filled canals, the Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, etc…oh, and tourists –
Underrated Dresden!
2020-10-14
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Are you keen to visit a few interesting and varied European cities without having to travel from one end of the continent to the other
The Black Oystercatcher Winery, South Africa
2020-08-31
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The Black Oystercatcher winery, craft brewery, restaurant and cottages are located in the Overberg region about 2.5 hours’ drive east of Cape Town, South Africa.
Agriturismi
2020-08-14
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Most people have probably heard of agritourism, an amalgamation of the words “agriculture” and “tourism”, also frequently referred to as a farm-stay. Italy is generally
The “Other” Mallorca – Part 2 of 2
2020-06-17
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If you haven’t read Part 1 of this series yet, you can find it here. There’s a little something for everyone in Mallorca, and visitors
The Bayern Local Series: Maisinger See
2020-05-29
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The latest destination in the Bayern Local Series is the Maisinger See, a lake with numerous walking trails leading to and around it, as well
South Tyrol’s Wine Region: Part 2 of 2
2020-05-14
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Note: if you missed Part 1 of this series, you can find it here. Nature and Outdoors South Tyrol is quite literally an outdoor lover’s
South Tyrol’s Wine Region: Part 1 of 2
2020-05-05
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I’ve decided to take a small break from the Bayern Local Series, to share with you what I consider to be one of the most
The Bayern Local Series: Isar River
2020-04-17
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Continuing with the series, I have the beautiful Isar River to show you. Its source is in Tyrol (Austria) and it eventually flows into the
The Bayern Local Series: Bamberg
2020-04-12
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Continuing with the ‘Bayern Local Series’, I’ll move from nature to city and introduce you to lovely Bamberg. Located along the Regnitz River in Upper
The Bayern Local Series: Partnachklamm
2020-04-07
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For most of us, even local leisure travel is prohibited at the moment (obviously for good reason). Perhaps you’re permitted to go outside freely, but
The Inca Trail – Famous for a Reason! (Part 3 of 3)
2020-03-21
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Note: If you missed either of the prior posts in this series, you can find them here: Part 1 and Part 2. Which tour operator
The Inca Trail – Famous for a Reason! (Part 2 of 3)
2020-03-11
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If you haven’t yet read Part 1 of this series, you can find it here. The Basics – Time, Distance, Difficulty, Cost, Booking Time As