Riding elephants in Thailand may sound fun, but there are major ethical issues one must consider before signing up for a tour.
Wildlife Tourism In Thailand: An Elephant-Sized Controversy
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Dining Solo: Unexpected Experiences And Delicious Food Await You
Solo travel might mean eating alone. While daunting to some, there are ways to calm jittery nerves. Unexpected experiences await you!
#ProjectLoveNote: An Ode To Solo Female Travelers
To All Solo Female Travelers, You inspire me. Three years ago I had just returned from Guatemala, my eyes suddenly open to the rest of …
Personal Transformation Through Travel
Travel allows us to get in touch with different sides of ourselves that, for better or for worse, may not show themselves as we go …
Food, Culture And How To Go Beyond The Tourist Trail In Honolulu, Hawaii
Looking to travel to Honolulu, Hawaii? Local travel and food writer Malia Yoshioka of Shoyu Sugar dishes on food trends, how Honolulu compares to the …
Traveling With A Purpose
Voluntourism. Ecotourism. Impact Travel. Green Travel. These are just a few of the names used to describe traveling in a more purposeful, positive manner. Conscious …
The Science Of Transformative Travel
Transformative travel. This was a major theme of last weekend’s New York Travel Festival. While there were a number of excellent panels and workshops, an overarching …
Medical Tourism: Are Cheaper Procedures Worth The Risk?
While even the thought of needing to take a trip to the hospital while on vacation is enough to make most travelers shudder, others make …
How Climate Change Is Affecting Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains (And Why You Should Visit While You Still Have The Chance)
When people think of epic mountain journeys, trips like the Himalayas, Everest, and K2 come to mind. However, there’s a mountain range in Uganda that …
Africa: The Cradle Of Humankind
The ancient world. Typically, this term brings to mind places like Egypt, Israel, Turkey and Greece; however, many findings show the birthplace of civilization is …