Travel blog for working couples interested in affordable luxury, sustainable travel and a wide variety of ways to explore the world!
Been awhile since you did any major traveling? Us too. Because it’s been so long, it seems like a great time to share a different “major” travel experience. In the not-so-distant past, I majored in travel while traveling the world! That’s right, I received my graduate degree in a travel field.
Costa Rica is famous for being a beautiful, eco-friendly country. Surrounded by water and composed of dense tropical forests and substantial volcanoes, Costa Rica is rich in biodiversity. Tourists flock to the area to experience these elements of nature at their finest while soaking up the pura vida lifestyle. These elements lend themselves to yet …
Cruises… some people love them, some people hate them. They are a great way to see bits and pieces of a lot of places in a short amount of time. But, in terms of sustainability and environmental impacts, cruises can be terrible. Here you will learn a few easy ideas to make your cruise more …
Pompeii has become a major tourist destination, receiving an average of 2.5 million visitors per year. While fewer buildings are open for viewing today than several decades ago, many portions of the city are the center of tourism activities. As a result, Pompeii is suffering from the impacts caused by mass tourism.
It’s hard to believe I’m finishing up another class in grad school. It’s also hard to believe that by the end of my next class, I will be half way finished with my Master’s of Advanced Study in Sustainable Tourism! While it has be very involved and very time consuming, so far it has been manageable …
In late August 2017 a total solar eclipse of the sun will be made its way across the United States. This is a significant astronomical and scientific event, as well as a tourist attraction. Directly on the center line of the eclipse’s path is our hometown! When the eclipse hit our city at 11:42am, we will …
Looking to take your next travel adventure to the wetlands of Southern Florida? Would it be even better if you had the opportunity to learn about sustainability and the area’s biodiversity. Whether you have a full day or just a few hours, visiting beautiful Everglades National Park is a great outdoor adventure for you!
In case you haven’t heard, we are having some serious issues related to water. As travelers, water is often a focus of our trips! We love beaches, pools and waterparks. We also consume a lot of water during other travel activities. Interestingly, 97% of the earth’s surface is made up of salt water and about …