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On the west bank of the Nile River last Giza, home of the Great Pyramid, the Giza pyramid is the oldest statue of the seven wonders of the ancient world and a site that every eco-tourist should visit at least once. Accommodation can be quite expensive if you book a hotel, so shopping around for […]

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Any green traveller visiting Barcelona should take in the Sagrada Familia, the most famous landmark in Barcelona and probably the most famous in the world that is still under construction. Building work began in 1882 and due to more than one interruption is going with a completion date scheduled for around 2026. However, the fact […]

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This 12th century temple is a wonder to behold and is the biggest Hindu temple in the world. Located in the Siem Reap Province and regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia, the temple is now a UNESCO world heritage site. However, there is much more than just the temple to […]

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The Acropolis sits high above the city of Athens and is the most famous landmark in all of Greece. Now a world heritage, site the Acropolis is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and well worth a visit. The first thing you will need to consider during your trip to Greece is […]

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Known to many as Ayers Rock, Uluru is probably the most famous landmark in Australia and a wonderful location for any green traveller visiting Australia. However, this beautiful world heritage site is much more than just a rock. There is a world of caves, paintings and springs to explore, as you enjoy Uluru-Kata Tjuta National […]

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Although renowned for the leaning tower, there is much more to see and enjoy for those visiting the Piazza dei Miracoli. A world heritage site, the Piazza dei Miracoli, which translates as ‘Square of Miracles’, has four buildings that dominate the area. The cathedral, the baptistery, camosanto and the bell tower, which has come to […]

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On the north east coast of county Antrim, you will find The Giant’s Causeway, an ideal spot for the green traveller visiting Northern Ireland. Renowned for its tens of thousands of Basalt columns, this strange looking landscape is the result of a volcanic eruption. Now a world heritage site, the Causeway is the most popular […]

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Any eco tourist visiting Switzerland should spend some time at the Swiss National Park. Located on the Swiss/Italian border, this is Switzerland’s only national park. With regards to accommodation, you have a number of options. The first is to book a hostel, hotel or cottage outside of the park. The second is to stay at […]

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Any eco-tourist travelling to New Zealand should consider Paparoa National Park. Established in 1987 as a means to protect the limestone environment from mining, Paparoa is one of the world’s newest national parks. However, the fact that it is still in it’s infancy as a national park doesn’t make it any less worth a visit […]

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Any green traveler visiting Kakadu national park will want to plan ahead before going. Located within the Alligator Rivers region in the Northern Territory, the park is the size of a small country and as such, you should consider accommodation before travelling. The Kakadu Ubirr YHA hostel is one to consider when looking for somewhere […]

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