The Pacific Northwest is full of beautiful natural sites, from mountains to lakes to forests. While the beauty of nature might be the first thing people think of when someone says “Washington” or...

When you’re on vacation, you might be inclined to let all of your eco-friendly habits slide. But just because you’re going on a getaway doesn’t mean you have to leave your environmentally responsible...

As Montreal would have it, the city tends to bewitch travelers, enticing them with its mix of old and new architecture, culinary delights, and a calendar littered with festivals. Leaving Montreal can seem...

Sustainable and responsible tourism is on the rise. People are becoming more conscious about the environment and paying closer attention to impacting it less. Indeed, it’s hard not to think about the impact...

If you're a traveler looking for a new and different way to see the world while also giving back, you're not alone. Today, voluntourism (volunteer and humanitarian-based vacations) has become a popular trend...

As the weather starts to warm up and a seemingly endless winter comes to an end, you're probably itching to get out to the great outdoors and explore some truly incredible national parks. But if you're someone...

Lush landscapes, awe-worthy architecture and... enviable eco-consciousness? Yep -- you read that right! In your hunt for your next travel destination, trust us when we say you'll want to put these at the top...

Move over, Kermit! It's the 21st century and people are increasingly finding that it is, in fact, easy to be green. And while some folks may balk in front of the myriad of bins that now crowd every major...

Bhutan is consistently ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, and is the only country to measure its progress based on GNH (Gross National Happiness) vs GDP (Gross Domestic Product). So,...

As terms like “socially conscious” and “eco-travel” have made their way into our vocabulary, many travelers (myself included) have been thinking about ways they can support the communities they visit....

If you love the environment and you love to travel, you've probably already wondered how you can justify taking those long, CO2-emitting plane rides with a green conscience. It used to be that was just the way...

If you live in a city, you totally feel the jealousy every time a super cool astronomical event is about to happen. But sometimes, getting the clearest view is totally worth the two-hour drive out of the city...

The paradise island of Bali attracts tourists from all around the world, who are mainly interested in exploring its pristine beaches, surfing waves, colorful festivals, and yoga studios. With 6 million...

Did you hear the news? At the end of last week's celebrations surrounding the centenary of the United States National Parks, President Barack Obama created the largest protected area anywhere on Earth...