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Delicious Ways To Support The Local Economy While Traveling

by Jessie FestaUpdated on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A group of people enjoying a sit down meal.

Discover delicious ways to support local communities through food while traveling, from eating seasonally to dining in local homes.

A beekeeper in a white protective suit and veiled hood holds a wooden hive frame covered in a dense cluster of honeybees. The sunlit honeycomb is partially filled, set against a background of a green apiary and a clear blue sky.

How Jars Of Ethical Honey Are Bringing Peace To Conflict Zones In India

by Katie FooteUpdated on Apr 26, 2026Apr 26, 2026

Can beekeeping stop a war? Amit Hooda explains how ethical honey is creating a path to peace for farmers in conflict zones.

Responsible Morocco: Supporting The Women Who Give Us Argan Oil

by Daniela FrendoUpdated on Jan 11, 2023Jan 9, 2019

Argan oil is the latest cosmetic fad, but Moroccan women have been applying it to their skin and hair long before it appeared on our supermarket shelves.

How To Have An Amazing Food Experience While Cruising In Alaska

by Patti MorrowUpdated on Sep 11, 2025Oct 27, 2016

Glacier cruising is one of the most exhilarating things to do in Alaska, but the experience is even more special when combined with world-class cuisine.

8 Outstanding Ethical Coffee Shops That Give Back

by Michele HerrmannUpdated on Feb 6, 2026May 5, 2016

These ethical coffee shops around the USA not only have a social good component by giving back to worthy causes, they also make an outstanding cup of java!

How One Company Is Using Honey To Provide New Beginnings For Former Inmates

by Sky FisherUpdated on Dec 15, 2015Dec 11, 2015

Sweet Beginnings not only makes delicious raw honey, but employs formerly incarcerated youth in Chicago to help the community. Here’s their story.

Think Before You Drink: How Eco-Friendly Is Your Wine?

by Gretchen HealeyUpdated on Jun 16, 2025Aug 25, 2015

There are many eco-friendly, green wine options to help winos get a responsible and delicious buzz. Here are our favorites.

Dining Al Fresco at Beechwood Inn. Photo courtesy of Beechwood Inn B&B.

Best Vegetarian Bed & Breakfasts Around The World

by Katie FooteUpdated on Oct 15, 2024Jul 21, 2015

These delicious vegetarian bed & breakfasts around the world offer amazing meat-free cuisine, superb hospitality, and outdoor offerings.

These Colorado Distilleries Have Taken A Unique Approach To Artisanal Spirits

by Katie FooteUpdated on Jul 1, 2015Jun 25, 2015

Forget what you know about typical spirits at these conscious and creative craft Colorado distilleries.

A Healthier World: 15 Noble Nonprofits Preserving Food Production

by Michele HerrmannUpdated on Jul 14, 2025May 14, 2015

From environmental conditions to harsh economics, farmers can face serious challenges with maintaining their agricultural methods. Luckily there’s help from various nonprofits that are working …