Tag: Wildlife watching
While most people who travel to Cuba stay in all-inclusive resorts, ecotourism in Cuba has shown to be compelling enough to draw travellers in from all styles of travel, not just independent adventurers. Despite being a bit of a tricky country, ethically, green tourism and ecotourism in Cuba has grown considerably, and, according to the […]
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The popularity of ecotourism in Malaysian Borneo has grown rapidly due to the region’s incredible landscape and diverse ecotourism opportunities. Differing from ecotourism in Peninsular Malaysia, ecotourism in Malaysian Borneo has been emphasised more by the government, and more resources have been directed towards the efforts. Conservation is the central tenet of Malaysian Borneo’s most […]
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Ecotourism in the Galapagos has been a challenging thing to develop. How, realistically, are you supposed to protect the most intriguing, unique, and famous ecosystem on the planet, when it has become one of the most desired places to visit? One of the first things you’re taught when you visit the Galapagos is to take […]
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Ecotourism in Ecuador is plentiful, multifaceted, and complex. Ecotourism holidays in Ecuador can vary, but typically include visits to the Amazon Rainforest and Amazon Basin, and cultural enrichment and engagement with some of Ecuador’s many indigenous tribes. What has been key for the development of ecotourism in Ecuador has been the belief in preservation, conservation, […]
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Despite its small area, Andorra is home to a wide variety of activities with which to fill an ecotourism holiday. Located in the Pyrenees, between France and Spain, Andorra is most commonly known as being a tax haven and a skier’s heaven, but summertime in Andorra is just as appealing due to its numerous ecotourism […]
Read MoreSustainable travel and ecotourism are priorities throughout the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Tobago. Industry leaders and operators have made it easy and exciting to have an ecotourism holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, due to a strong sustainability and responsible tourism movement. In 2011 alone, a number of major ecotourism projects have been announced for Trinidad […]
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Cape Verde, a collection of 10 islands and 5 islets off the coast of West Africa, is still an undiscovered ecotourism destination. Thanks to an amazing natural diversity it is completely within the realm of possibility to make an ecotourism experience. The islands are full of contrasts; flat, barren and parched islands like Sal in […]
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Latvia is one of those rare treasures that seems to have it all: an impressive ecosystem, captivating culture, dedication to ecotourism, and the air of being unspoiled, yet ideally poised for ecotourists. The country, with its small population and well-developed infrastructure, has flown under the radar since its behind-the-Iron-Curtain days, despite having more than enough […]
Read MoreA few countries including Bhutan have demonstrated that sustainable travel is a reality. Bhutan is one of the best examples where controlled tourism has been effective in ensuring the sustainability of the industry in the long run. Bhutan has received much international acclaim for its cautious approach to development that places a high priority on […]
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In Austin Powers, Dr. Evil had himself cryogenically frozen for decades so that he could return to earth to dominate in the future. In Slovakia, you can have yourself cryogenically frozen for about three minutes (future world domination plan not included). Slovakia, half of the former Czechoslovakia, has largely flown under the radar compared to […]
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