Slow Travel

50 nature travel guides about slow travel, from national parks and wild coasts to green cities around the world.

Morocco, Africa

Ecotourism Morocco - Experience the most Exotic place on earth

Morocco is just 12 km from the Spanish southern coast and yet it feels a million miles away. All your senses tingle from the earthy, spicy smells to the…

United States, North America

Chicago City Tour - Green Travel - organic ingredients, sustainable hotels and urban initiatives

Chicago city tours for the green traveller are readily available whether you want to take part in an organised ramble around the Windy City, go it alone and…

Italy, Europe

Rome City Tours - Green Travel Guide - An Eternally sustainable experience

Rome is the Eternal City, once the Capital of one of the most glorious and long-lived Empire; Rome, whose name is enough to evoke art, monuments, culture and…

China, Asia

Indulge Yourself In The Natural Beauty of Sichuan Province, China

Traveling to China just wouldn’t be complete without a glimpse of their national treasure located in the heart of the country. On the outskirts of the city…

Netherlands, Europe

Amsterdam City Tours - Green Travel Guide - a Mecca for the ecotourist

Amsterdam city tours could very well represent the ideal weekend break for the green traveller, having been nominated for the European Green Capital in 2010…

Austria, Europe

Top 10 Nature Wonders in Austria

With only about one third of its surface area below 500 meters, Austria is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe. The Alps dominate the Austrian…

United Kingdom, Europe

Easy Rider? - Born To Be Wild - Evasion from London

Living in London is a bit like living in a giant bubble, certainly filled with fun and lots to do, but still a bubble. With no car, expensive trains and beer…

Japan, Asia

Ecotourism in Japan, land of surprises

When you think of Japan, you think of technology right? When you think of Eco tourism, Japan is not the first place that springs to mind, is it? But did you…

Turkey, Asia

A Unique Outdoor Travel Experience in Cappadocia

Cappadocia , Turkey is a spot I would recommend for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a chilled-out trip full of discovery and natural wonders. Taken from the…

Laos, Asia

Discovering Laos with Teamworkz Mario's Adventure - Day 1 - Arrival in Pakse

"One of the most exciting sensations to experience is to cross a border" wrote Ryszard Kapucinsky in his book "A trip with Erodotus". That geo-political…

Germany, Europe

The Enchanting Alps of Berchtesgaden, Germany

Berchtesgaden! Music to my ears - If you are seeking a magical journey into nature, this is a destination worth putting on your list. Situated in the…

Norway, Europe

Biking in Norway: Stavanger and surroundings

There you go! The first step consists in reaching Norway and Oslo is the cheapest option or, if you are flying with Ryanair from Alicante, Brema, London or…

Canada, North America

Toronto City Tours - Green Travel Guide - A mix of cultures in a naturally beautiful metropolis

Toronto is the Canada's most populous city and home to a very interesting cultural blend, which makes it a pretty unique place in the world. Toronto hosts…

Thailand, Asia

Exploring the Rock Faces of Railay Beach, Thailand

Railay Beach is located on the shores of picturesque Railay peninsula swept by the warm waters of the Andaman Sea in Thailand . Although it is connected to…

Norway, Europe

Biking in Norway: ecotourism experience

This part of the cycle path is one the most scenic along the whole North Sea Cycle Route, as you encounter the conservation area of Jaeren, whose beaches are…

Ecuador, South America

Ecotourism in Ecuador: Education for the Future

Ecotourism in Ecuador is plentiful, multifaceted, and complex. Ecotourism holidays in Ecuador can vary, but typically include visits to the Amazon Rainforest…

New Zealand, Oceania

Auckland Green Travel City Tour - A multicultural outdoor activities paradise

Auckland lies over a narrow isthmus in between the Waitemata and the Manukau Harbors. The so-called "City of Sails" touches both coasts, the eastern Pacific…

Ecotourism Travel Blog Contest

Share your travel story and win a holiday! “The only footprint you leave is your story!” Such were the excellent sentiments of the Ecotourism Travel Blog…

India, Asia

Janasatabthi Express to Trivandrum

There are moments in life when you realize that you're doing something amazing; something that many would dream to do, or at least that you've been dreaming…

Spain, Europe

Essential Guide to Andalucia

Andalucia sits at the bottom of Spain and has attracted eco conscious travellers since hippies were heading to Morocco back in the 60s. The brilliant climate…

Japan, Asia

Kyoto - Japan

On the island of Honshu you will find the city of Kyoto. No ordinary place, this gem that has a population of almost one and a half million people and is as…

Teuco Tropical Forest Project

The Teuco Tropical Forest Project is co-financed by the European Union and the non-governmental organization, VOLENS. The project has created a cooperative…

Canada, North America

What is Green Cycling?

How would you like to experience the beauty of nature in a more intimate way? No need for a plane, a train, or a car; just your cycle and the wind in your…

India, Asia

The Taj Mahal Iconic for the eco-tourists

One of the seven wonders of the world the Taj Mahal is as beautiful piece of architecture as you will find anywhere on the planet. Almost 350 years old this…

South Africa, Africa

Why a bike?

READ MY BLOG AT www.exploresa.wordpress.com I've been wanting to write this post for a while now because it's been one of those questions that I'm asked…

Canada, North America

Spotted Lake - Canada

Located near the city of Osoyoos in British Columbia, Canada's Spotted Lake is a must for ecotravellers and draws thousands and thousands of visitors from…

The modern hitchhiker

Want to discover Europe sustainably, on a shoestring and make new friends along the way? This is possible when using the ride-sharing services of blablacar…

Mind the gap to SA

Ready to go? Not really ...it's getting hectic, still need to pick up the t-shirt from Auny in Seven Sister, get the last technology for the equipment, clean…

France, Europe

Belharra

This 15m deep shoal 2,5km away from the coast creating an A-frame peak on the 2 or 3 largest swells of the winter stayed a surfer's fantasy before jet-skis…

Indonesia, Asia

Tourism as part of the solution: Used cooking oil recycled in biodiesel in Bali

Tourism can cause an additional strain in fragile and densely populated areas. But it can also be part of a sustainable solution. Let’s take a look at this…

Australia, Oceania

Perth City Tours - Green Travel Guide - Untouched nature, good food and blue skies

The intense blue of the Swan River matches the perfect cloudless sky above Perth, while the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean laps the city's shores. You…

France, Europe

New Orleans City Tours - Green Travel Guide

New Orleans City Tours are a must for the green traveller interested in New Orleans and its French/American connection. Sitting between Lake Pontchartrain…

Malaysia, Asia

Kuala Lumpur City Guide - Green Travel - Malaysian jungles and greenery

Kuala Lumpur city tours are a great way for the ecotourist to find their way about this friendly city and explore the lush greenery which continues beyond…

Bolivia, South America

Trekking the Pre-hispanic Trails around Sucre, Bolivia

Trekking the Pre-hispanic Trails around Sucre, Bolivia The city of Sucre merits a stop on any Bolivia itinerary. Those passing few for a few days will find…

Germany, Europe

Berlin City Tours - Green Travel Guide - The coolest and cheapest European capital with an ecologic background

Once a symbol of ideological division and suffering, Berlin is now an active and progressive city, attracting millions of visitors from around the world…

South Korea, Asia

Seoul City Tours - Green Travel Guide - From the Korean War destruction to a modern, eco-oriented metropolis

Properly integrated between urban modernity and historic heritage, the 600 years old Korean capital, Seoul, can give a perfect idea of the country culture…

Australia, Oceania

Melbourne City Tours - Green Travel Guide - Multicultural shape, unpredictable weather and sophisticated atmosphere

Melbourne has welcomed people from all over the world in the past years, and now they have created a multicultural, and very efficient, other than…

Gambia, Africa

Ecotourism in Gambia

As tourism in Gambia is still a growing industry, efforts have already been made to ensure that the country doesn't suffer the adverse effects of mass…

Ireland, Europe

The best Eco tourism places to visit in Ireland

The summer is here and we are all looking ahead for nice and relaxing weekends out of our cities, chilling out in a great nature destination, testing good…

Italy, Europe

Slow Travelling in Umbria an unforgettable experience

Situated in the centre of the "Bel Paese", Umbria is one of the smallest regions in Italy. The gentleness of the landscape, the still uncontaminated nature…

Scratch The Surface To Reveal The Local Touch!

Mynatour is proud to announce a fresh and exciting partnership with The Local Travel Movement. The Local Travel Movement is a web platform promoting a better…

United Kingdom, Europe

Donna Nook Grey Seal Colony Birth

Hi there, we will go to see the Seal Colony this week end in the Lincolnshire and we still have 2 Train tickets left leaving Saturday Morning 8.10 from Kings…

United States, North America

Geotourism Summit 2010

This year's Geotourism Summit began today, the first of February, in Washington DC with a Geotourism ambassador training. Tomorrow, the summit continues with…

Rwanda, Africa

Opening the Akilah Institute for Women in Rwanda

The Akilah Institute for Women is located in the Bugesera district of Rwanda , 35 minutes from the capital of Kigali. During the 1994 genocide , this region…

The Local Travel Movement Launches

Local Travel sets its sights on becoming a key trend in 2010 and In collaboration with Local Travel Mynatour is proud to announce The Local Travel Movement…

United States, North America

Village Earth and Colorado State University Offer New Online Course in Tourism and Development

Village Earth, a non-profit organization that provides sustainable international development training programs, is offering a new online course "Tourism and…

Norway, Europe

Vigeland Museum & Park, Oslo

Any eco-tourist planning their next holiday can do a lot worse than visit Norway. One of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world there is…

Japan, Asia

Mount Fuji - Japan

With its snow capped cone and stunning symmetry, Mount Fuji is one of the most recognised and beautiful symbols of Japan. Located on Honshu Island (about…

10 most colorful and incredible places on Earth

Our world is so full of wonders that new and amazing places are discovered every day, be that by professional photographers or amateurs. Different…

United States, North America

Sanibel Island - Florida

Sanibel Island is an island located on the Gulf coast of Florida. With the city of Sanibel incorporating the entire island and with a population of just over…