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World Oceans Day: What it Means to Us and How You Can Help Conserve Our Oceans

Did you know that around 70% of our Earth's surface is covered by oceans? June 8th is World Oceans Day, a day delegated by the... Read More
Sustainable Travel Guide: What to Do in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Gently pushing off the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica lies the beautifully pristine Osa Peninsula, a magical paradise of untouched primitive rain forests, deserted... Read More
First Time Guide to Climbing Kilimanjaro

Have you ever had a dream for so long that it never stopped bugging you until you decided to just do it? For me, it... Read More
A Guided Tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with Naturalist Johan Chaves

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks". - John Muir Our villa at Tulemar was like a treehouse, perched high... Read More
A Drive along Romania’s Stunning Transfăgărășan Highway

I fortunately (or unfortunately depending on how you look at it) tend to be that traveler who has to try to see it all no... Read More
Day Trip from Brasov, Romania: A Visit to the Rasnov Fortress

After our visit to the Bran Castle, we headed to see the neighboring Rasnov Fortress. Both places make an easy day trip from Brasov and... Read More
A Walking Guide to Brasov: The heart of Romania

Tucked majestically beneath the verdant hills of the Southern Carpathian Mountains in Central Romania lies the historic charming city of Brasov, one of Romania’s most visited cities.... Read More
The five most beautiful churches in Granada

Granada is one of those showcase cities whose eternal beauty lies deep within her Spanish colonial roots. Founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, much of... Read More
Chicabrava: Empowering women one wave at a time

“You are built not to shrink down to less, but to blossom into more. To be more splendid. To be more extraordinary. To use every... Read More
Exploring the Grand Canyon: A Hike Down the Rim to Ooh Aah Point

On the last day of our October visit to the Grand Canyon, I decided it was time to take a hike down off the rim... Read More

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

A Day Trip to Tikal: Discovering Tikal’s Tantalizing, Mysterious Past

Tikal is the largest and most restored archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya Civilization. Yet, the plot thickens. Recent LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) mapping has revealed that the ruins of Tikal are even grander and more magnificent than ever imagined. A day trip to Tikal is just the start of understanding the fascinating, mysterious world of the Maya.

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019

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2020 Mother-Daughter Trips to Peru with GOOD Travel

Next summer of 2020, join GOOD Travel on one of their upcoming Mother-Daughter Trips to Peru! The trip will provide moms and their daughters (ages 6 to 16) with the unique opportunity to spend time immersed in Peruvian culture with the girls involved in Peruvian Hearts projects. Best of all, every aspect of the trip is sustainable and does good.

May 20, 2019

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Day Trips from San Ignacio Belize: Exploring the Ancient Maya Ruins at Xunantunich

Today Xunantunich is Belize’s most visited site, and the surrounding area of the Cayo District has become one of the most popular destinations in mainland Belize known for its multitude of Maya sites as well as its incredible caves, waterfalls, rivers and lush jungles. There are tons of adventure activities to be found which include hiking, kayaking, swimming, canoeing, zip-lining and of course exploring the incredible cave systems. You can easily spend a few days here with the highlight of your visit being a trip to Xunantunich.

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

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Empowering Maya Women at the San Antonio Women’s Cooperative in Belize

The San Antonio Women’s Cooperative is working to empower local Maya women in Belize by helping to promote and conserve Maya heritage, culture and tradition within the community. A visit benefits both the traveler and the local community and is one of the many social impact projects provided on a G Adventures tour.

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

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How Intrepid Travel is Changing the Way We See and Impact the World

Intrepid Travel -the world’s largest adventure travel company – is changing the way we see and impact the world. With over 1,000 tours in 120 countries, Intrepid has done wonders to promote responsible tourism and help make a positive impact on where they travel. Learn all about how they are inspiring the next generation of responsible travelers.

May 15, 2019May 31, 2019

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Experience Life in A Village with Duara Travels

Have you ever dreamed of getting a glimpse into the life of a villager in a far off place completely off the tourism grid? Duara Travels is a social impact tourism enterprise that connects travelers with the opportunity to experience village life, living alongside locals in villages in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tanzania, Ghana, Nepal and Kenya. When you book a village experience through Duara Travels, you get to visit places out of reach for most travelers affording a unique opportunity to meet local people and see real village life. Furthermore, these visits are a great way to support local communities and provide a sustainable income that helps the entire community while supporting sustainable tourism.

May 5, 2019May 31, 2019

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Traveling Off Season with Off Season Adventures

Meet Off Season Adventures, a sustainable adventure travel company that curates immersive experiences designed to delight and empower both the traveler and the destination. I learned about Off Season Adventures in my research to create an ever-growing list of amazing sustainable travel organizations that are working to change not only the way we travel but the world.

May 1, 2019May 31, 2019

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United for Hope’s Sustainable Village Tours and Guesthouses in Rural India

Have you ever dreamed of exploring rural India and making a difference? United for Hope is an international nonprofit that offers intrepid travelers the opportunity to discover the real India through their social tourism venture Tirmasahun, India. Alongside their development work in education, social entrepreneurship and community programs, United for Hope’s social tourism is helping to truly transform the lives of both the villagers and the travelers who meet them.

June 6, 2019June 7, 2019

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World Oceans Day: What it Means to Us and How You Can Help Conserve Our Oceans

June 8th is World Oceans Day, a day delegated by the United Nations to raise awareness, and to protect and celebrate the major role that oceans have in supporting everyday life. Our oceans are threatened and we as travelers can follow these guidelines to help protect the future health of our planet.

May 28, 2019May 31, 2019

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EOS International: Bringing Safe Drinking Water to Central America

Did you know that 85% of people in Central America do not have access to safe drinking water? EOS International is working to empower rural families in Central America with access to safe drinking water and opportunities to generate income through simple technology solutions and education. Since their founding in 2008, EOS has accomplished 2,325 installations of simple, inexpensive, and locally serviceable technologies have helped over 534,167 Central Americans access safe drinking water and opportunities to generate income. Learn more in this interview with Wes Meier, CEO and co-founder of EOS International.

March 22, 2019

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The Hidden Cost of Consumer Consumption and Water Scarcity

Did you know that 2.1 billion people around the world live without safe drinking water affecting their health, wellbeing, education and livelihoods? While ensuring access of safe water to all by 2030 per UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, this goal is becoming harder to achieve due to climate change, lack of political will and even the hidden cost of consumer products. Learn more about what you as a consumer can do to make a difference.

January 1, 2019

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My Year in Review: The Highlights and Adventures of 2018

2018 has been yet another whirlwind year awash with highs and lows. It hasn’t been the easiest year yet there have been plenty of wonderful adventures, special moments, time with family and those not so pleasant yet necessary life lessons.

September 25, 2018October 5, 2018

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My Ever-Changing Path of Life

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail" . - Ralph Waldo Emerson Life is a fascinating journey. It is always changing and leading... Read More