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Finca Köbö: reforestation, farming and ecotourism succeeding in one place!
As I recline on an adirondack chair under the veranda, staring up at the now-sleeping bats which fluttered above my head yesterday evening, my thoughts

5 reasons to visit Manuel Antonio National Park – and 5 reasons NOT to!
Costa Rica’s smallest, yet most popular national park is called Manuel Antonio. It’s on the country’s central Pacific coast, and a visit there is part

How to visit Stonehenge, up close and personal!
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

Simple sustainable travel mantra: the key to being a better tourist
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!
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
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
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
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?
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