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Vietnam’s Only Ethical Elephant Tourism Encounter
March 9, 2023Yok Don National Park ended their elephant rides, replacing those abusive practices with an elephant-friendly model that allows travelers to…
Are We Loving Manatees to Death?
June 6, 2022Many insist meeting manatees is an unforgettable experience, but these close encounters come at a cost to Florida’s gentle marine…
Bat Watching: Bracken Cave’s Success Story
April 29, 2022Whale watching, sure. Bird watching, of course. But bat watching? Who’s heard of such a thing?
As one of the…
Female Safari Guides: The Women Leading Africa
August 19, 2021Across Africa, the safari industry is shifting. Gone are the days when safaris were exclusively led by men. For too…
Is Nairobi National Park Worth Visiting?
August 11, 2021Is visiting Nairobi National Park really worth it? Harsh, I know right… But the reality is many people ask this…
Tour Review: Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch, Cape Cod
August 8, 2021Wild marine mammal tourism has experienced a boom in popularity over the past few decades. In fact, the United States…
Giraffe Manor: Ethical Wildlife Encounter or Not?
July 15, 2021I vividly remember reading the children’s book “Daisy Rothschild: The giraffe that lives with me” by Betty Leslie-Melville back in…
4 Ways to Whale Watch Ethically in San Juan Island, Washington
March 13, 2021Hands Down – my favorite place to watch whales is from the beautiful San Juan Islands, off the Washington coast…
Solar Power Snorkeling: Ecotour Key West, Florida
February 23, 2021If you’re an eco-traveler passionate about observing wildlife in an ethical manner while visiting the Florida Keys, then Honest Eco…
Iceland’s Best Natural Hot Spring Hike
January 21, 2021The country of Iceland has a mysterious beauty that demands your attention in the simplest of ways. What the island…
Top 5 Reasons to Safari in Botswana
October 21, 2020When asked, Botswana is always top on my list of favorite destinations. It has been over six years since I…
What is ecotourism? A guide on how to travel sustainably.
“Don’t be tricked by misused greenwashing buzzwords like ‘rescue,’ ‘sanctuary,’ or ‘eco-park.’ Companies know that tourists like these terms, which to these companies can mean more profits, even if it isn’t true.” – Milo Putnam, founder of Laro Ethical Wildlife Travels
