Each year, Western citizens consume approximately 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of palm oil, often without knowing it. Each year, the orangutan population worldwide decreases in …
How Palm Oil Deforestation Is Hurting the Orangutan Population
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Slow Travel Africa: Walking Through The Namib Desert
Gretchen Healey has a transformative experience in Namibia while slow traveling through the wildlife-filled NamibRand Nature Reserve.
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 …
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 …
Wildlife Experiences: A Humane Holiday Or Torturous Tourism?
Do you want to know more about responsible wildlife tourism? Epicure & Culture caught up with Adam M. Roberts, CEO of Born Free USA, to …
Kerala Culture: An Organic Farmstay Experience In India
“You are most welcome,” says Sinta, an Indian woman dressed in a teal housecoat and saree , as she performs a traditional Indian welcoming ceremony. …
Ethical Travel: 3 Sustainable Stays In Kerala, India
Known as “God’s Own Country” for its diverse ecosystems and landscapes, India’s Kerala is the perfect destination to explore Mother Nature. It’s also a worthwhile …
How Rhino Poaching Is Funding Terrorism (And How You Can Help Stop It)
Something 50 million years in the making is on track to be wiped out in a matter of a few decades. The rhinoceros — essentially …
Notes From Uganda: Culture, Couchsurfing And Volunteering With Orphaned Chimps
Travel isn’t always pretty. Intrepid traveler and wildlife volunteer Shara Johnson tells us about an eye-opening and somewhat difficult experience working at the Uganda Wildlife Education …
The Hornbill Camp: Where Bird Sanctuary Meets Organic Plantation In India
“The Western Ghats are a very important place in India. It’s home to the richest bird life on the Indian Peninsula as well as thousands …