It’s great to see so many travelers looking at a new year and resolving to consider the impacts of their adventures. You don’t have to identify as a moss-covered tree-hugger, dyed-in-the-organic-wool hippie or any other ridiculous label to add some sustainability to your travels. Here are three simple yet highly impactful ways you can help […]
Environmental issues
BoltBus Review: Easier on the Wallet and the Environment
Taking the bus for long distances has been shown to have the lowest emissions of all transit methods. The BoltBus service between Seattle and Portland is one of the newest, low emissions mass-transit options for trips along the I-5 corridor in the Pacific Northwest. Operated by Greyhound, it’s an upgrade from regular ol’ bus travel […]
India’s Tiger Tourism Under Debate During Temporary Ban
India’s Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on all tourism in the core areas of 40 tiger reserves across the country in July, prompted by a petition brought forth by animal-rights activist Ajay Dubey, head of a small NGO called Prayatna. The petition called on the Wildlife Act to protect critical tiger habitats from the […]