Posts Tagged "ecotourism"
Posted on May 22, 2012 in Photos
As much as we love a good skyline and museum, there is something to be said about the beauty of the world we live in. Today marks International Day for Biodiversity, celebrating the amazing creatures that surround us every day... Continue reading Celebrating International Biodiversity Day
Posted on April 18, 2012 in Best of Travel
This week is National Volunteer Week and we firmly believe that there is no better way to give back than to volunteer. Many of our members have found ways to give back to different cultures and the earth while trekking around the globe... Continue reading Celebrate National Volunteer Week | Voluntourism Around the Globe
Posted on September 28, 2011 in Photos
The unusual weather in New York City this week hasn’t put a damper on my expectations for autumn. If you’re planning on taking a fall foliage drive, check out the peak times on The Weather Channel website, which features maps for nine U.S. regions... Continue reading As the Leaves Turn
Posted on May 18, 2011 in Photos
IgoUgo members have made Holland’s Keukenhof a much visited site over the years. And with spring come the holidays that are unique to the Netherlands: Queen’s Day, War Remembrance Day and Liberation Day... Continue reading April Showers Bring These May Flowers
Posted on April 1, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
Sick of your life on Earth? Looking to shrug off the oppressive chains of gravity? Well, join the club... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Tackles the Great Beyond
Posted on October 20, 2010 in Travel Tips
The green travel movement is sometimes criticized for offering solutions that apply only to domestic destinations. But eco-conscious IgoUgo members certainly don’t want to stay home--so here’s tips to be green everywhere, even in Prague... Continue reading Bike to a Castle: Going Green in Prague
Posted on October 6, 2010 in Travel Tips
Remember when your cell phone’s only other use was “paperweight”? Well, those days are officially over and good riddance! By stashing smartphones in backpacks, today’s green IgoUgo travelers can make informed travel decisions with the help of apps... Continue reading Top Apps for Green Travel
Posted on September 22, 2010 in Travel Tips
Is NYC one of America’s greenest cities? It’s definitely on most shortlists of U.S. green cities, but often doesn’t rank as high as you might guess. There are things you can do--and not do--when you visit to make it rank higher and be greener... Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Being Green in New York City
Posted on September 8, 2010 in Hotels
The opportunity to travel comes with the responsibility to protect the places we visit, so we believe in greening your footsteps across the globe. Seven hotels help do that with cutting-edge eco-friendly initiatives that are as wacky as they are wise... Continue reading 7 of the Wackiest and Best Green Hotels World-wide
Posted on April 21, 2009 in Trip Ideas
When a lodge or tour operator bills itself as eco-friendly, how do you know that’s true? Follow in the footsteps of travelers who have tried them and you won’t have to wonder. Here, five earth-friendly trips IgoUgo members have taken and recommend... Continue reading Five Eco-Friendly Trips for Earth Day