There’s a world of reasons to consider holiday travel, from taking advantage of the off-peak travel season to maximizing work and school vacation time. It can also be a fun and unique way for families to spend time with each other during the holiday season. Many families have even substituted traditional gift giving and opt instead to … Continued
Tourism has grown exponentially over the years since 2009’s economic crisis, outpacing every other aspect of the service industry. The United Nations World Tourism Organization found that Nature-based tourism accounts for about 20% of all international travel, with outdoor adventures becoming one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry. But these days adventure travel isn’t just for extreme … Continued
For those born in the 21st century, it’s difficult to imagine what life was life before computers, cell phones, or cable TV. Now try to imagine life without metal tools. It’s almost incomprehensible! It was during such an era that the Maya Empire came into existence. Evidence of their civilization dates back to around 1800 BC. By … Continued
The world’s first national park, Yellowstone, was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872. Congress created the U.S. National Park Service 44 years later (on August 25, 1916), with a mission “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in … Continued
With their enormous, lumbering bodies; their kind, thoughtful eyes; and those long, silly trunks, elephants are skilled at capturing our hearts and imaginations. People around the world adore elephants. Yet humans are persistently the most harmful threat to the largest land mammals on Earth. August 12 is World Elephant Day— a chance to celebrate elephants and bring … Continued
If you’ve ever wondered how much of an impact you can really have with your volunteer service, consider how vital those roles are to NGOs. “NGO” is short for “non-governmental organization,” and the label applies to any non-profit, voluntary citizens’ group. These are organizations specifically designed to work on helping people, animals, and the planet as … Continued
Do you prefer to travel solo or with groups? If you’re a regular group traveler, then we don’t have to tell you how rewarding it can be to surround yourself with fellow adventurers. You already know how much can be gained by sharing travel experiences and learning how to travel with strangers. But for those … Continued
We travel to discover new things — about ourselves and about the world around us. Immersive travel allows us to dive headfirst into the experiences that allow us to do just that, and so much more. While some travel styles involve dipping a toe in the pool of a new culture, immersive travel means just what … Continued
The mention of Bali evokes images of white sand beaches and clear blue water. It’s true: This tiny island is a tropical paradise. But it’s not just for travelers looking to plop their lounge chair in the sand and drift away to the sound of lapping waves. There are myriad different things to do in Bali. Bali has something … Continued