Prize-winning eco-travel books
Here’sa few of the travel-guide selections that I think are most likely of interest to you Eco-TravelLogue readers:. “The New Key to Costa Rica” sets the standard for environmentally and socially responsible tourism guides,
Eco-Destination: New Zealand
And it has a long history of environmental stewardship, and thus is a prime eco-travel destination. The whole country is only about the size of Colorado, but it stretches from subantarctic regions in the south to subtropic in the north.
How eco-travel helps save the world
Sure, we all love to travel, and see new places, meet new people, for the intrinsic pleasure of it all. But does eco-travel really have any power to make the world a better place? I think it does, and today’s headline from Environmental
More gift ideas for travellers — and the best gift of all
So from today’s inbox, some more cool and groovy travel-gift ideas… The folks at Budget Travel suggest items from the Museum of Modern Art online shop, the thorough green-ness of all those products, but none seem blaringly anti-eco.
Eco-Destination: Antarctica
So you’ll have to save up some money, and work hard to minimize the eco-impact of your trip. with a member of the International Association for Antarctic Operators, which sets guidelines that ensure environmentally sound travel.
Good News for the Rain Forest in Brazil
Brazil announced yesterday it will protect a huge part of its tropical forest, bigger than England… about 58000 square miles. “I cannot remember any single announcement like this,” said José Maria Cardoso da Silva, vice president of
Green Gear For Guilt-Free Giving
A boat that runs on pedal power. A solar-powered bicycle. An interesting book: “Colour and Light in Nature.” Green Maps of places around the world. Eco-friendly tents. Patagonia’s eco-parka. National Parks in 3-D mapping software.
Finding Friends Along the Way — Servas Opens A Door
List of links to Servas in countries around the world… Author Rita Gelman writes about her Servas experiences… A forum about Servas on Rick Steves’ travel site… Transitions Abroad story about Servas, with links to similar groups
Daily Dose 11.30
An airline official responds to concerns about air travel and global warming in a Guardian commentary piece… Take a look at Guyana, an undiscovered spot in South America where you can see jaguars, giant otters, caiman, anteaters,
Your Map of the World
Okay, here’sa quick challenge for a weekend…. sit down with a blank piece of paper and draw a map of the world. How’s it look? For most Americans, it looks pretty sketchy, especially as you leave North and South America and try for
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