Are you a responsible traveler wondering how to effectively support local economies while traveling? Epicure & Culture caught up with Richard McCarthy, executive director of …
Responsible Travel: A Unique Approach To Sustainable Marine Tourism
This is a guest post by Sarah Martin and Mark J. Spaulding of The Ocean Foundation Sustainable tourism goes beyond reusing towels and sheets, hotels …
Conscious Travel: 10 Myths About Responsible Tourism
There are many myths floating around about responsible tourism and what travelers should or shouldn’t be doing when they hit the road. To set the …
Exploring The Amazon From Colombia (And Why You Really Need To Respect Nature)
Ever since the late 90’s, the Amazon jungle has inspired the image of a massive anaconda wrapping its slithering girth around my body from head to …
Learning To Make Sancocho In A Local Home In Bogota, Colombia (Recipe Included!)
For those who read my personal travel blog, Jessie on a Journey, I recently wrote about a bike tour in Bogota, Colombia that I loved. …
Coffee Culture: Top Five Cafes In Richmond, Virginia
By Gemma King It may not be as big as New York or as iconic as San Francisco, but Richmond is one of the USA’s …
Sustainable Tourism: Tips For The Savvy Traveler
Relaxing retreats. Exotic adventures. Romantic getaways. When planning your summer vacations, do you consider the impact of your travels on the environment and communities you …
Sip To Health: A Guide To Tea Brewing & Pairing
There’s nothing quite like a warming cup of tea. Whether you favor a classic English Breakfast with a dash of milk, a relaxing mug of …
Ethical Intentions: Why Giving Isn’t Always Good
For many people, the words “giving” and “good” are almost synonymous. Giving is a selfless act. It helps others. It makes both parties feel, well, …
Seasonal Sips With Scrooge: A Bowl Of Smoking Bishop [Holiday Cocktail Recipe Included]
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a holiday classic revisited every year, especially by fans of British food. After all, the story is heaped high …