In today’s fast-paced world, people are looking to travel to satisfy a broad range of desires: to learn, to relax, and to experience excitement in exhilarating outdoor settings such as…
Category: Eco-tourism
Ethical Considerations in Swimming with Whales
In September 2013, we went whale-swimming in Ha’apai, The Kingdom of Tonga. During that paddling together with the whales in the Pacific Ocean, in the whales’ own home, a question…
Trekking for Change: Supporting Conservation Efforts Through Eco-Tours
Eco-tourism is a form of tourism that is based on natural beauty, exotic wildlife, and unique cultural enrichment aspects of a locality. It doesn’t only aim to achieve short-term income…
The World’s Greenest Cities
It is rare that wide-scale environmental consensus congeals into policy through the legislative process, but that is exactly what happened in the case of Eugene, Oregon. An ordinary city with…
Sustainable Scuba Diving Practices in Asia
Scuba diving is an important coastal tourism-recreation activity in providing a direct and participatively educational experience for local communities, underwater conservation, and marine education. It is also a major tourism…
Spotting Giants: Responsible Wildlife Watching Adventures in Asia
To develop guidelines promoting responsible wildlife observing, World Animal Protection conducted a series of assessments of wildlife destinations across Asia focusing on areas where tourism has the potential to enhance…
Top Eco-Tourism Destinations in Asia
Eco-tourism is about both the appreciation of the natural world and ensuring that the impacts are minimized. It is different from traditional nature-based tourism in that its primary focus is…
Reforestation and Relaxation: Volunteering and Eco-Lodges in Asia
The importance of reforestation in Asia begins to discuss the fact that Asia has the highest rates of deforestation compared to other continents and the impacts this is having environmentally.…
The Importance of Awareness on Mangroves and Plantation Drives in Conserving Biodiversity
Introduction Maintenance of biodiversity is the key to successful and sustainable conservation of mangrove habitats. The significance of biodiversity and its conservation in the field of environmental management and sustainable…
How to Plan a Sustainable Getaway
There are a number of benefits in planning a sustainable vacation. First and foremost, sustainable travel allows individuals to experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the world. By…