Sustainable Travel

Maasai Land Rights Battle Intensifies

23 August 2012

The Maasai people are purportedly losing their land in the name of offering a “hunting playground” to wealthy tourists. The Tanzanian government denies the claims, but an online petition in support of the tribe is quickly gathering worldwide support.

How Healthy Are Our Oceans?

22 August 2012

A new index measures the health of the world’s oceans and finds tiny, uninhabited Jarvis Island, in the central Pacific, to have the healthiest coastline on the planet.

Animal Horrors at Marineland

16 August 2012

Niagara Falls’ Marineland has a lot of explaining to do after the Toronto Star newspaper uncovered claims of horrifying animal abuse and neglect at the popular tourist attraction.

Tiger Population Jumps in Nepal

7 August 2012

The tiger population in Nepal’s Bardia National Park has doubled in the past two years, thanks to efforts by local communities, park rangers and the World Wildlife Fund.

India Bans Tiger Tourism

30 July 2012

India’s world-famous tiger tours may now be just as endangered as the animal itself. The country’s top court has put an indefinite ban on tourism within Indian tiger reserves.

Dominica Journal:
Ecotourism Paradise

3 July 2012

In this three-part series, writer Bret Love explores the natural beauty and abundant wildlife of Dominica, a tiny ecotourism paradise in the Caribbean. Part Three: Exploring the island and discovering original inhabitants, delectable food and a perfect hideaway.

Dominica Journal:
Whales Ahoy!

29 June 2012

In this three-part series, writer Bret Love explores the natural beauty and abundant wildlife of Dominica, a tiny ecotourism paradise in the Caribbean. Part Two: A whale of an experience.

Dominica Journal:
Sea Turtle Spectacle

28 June 2012

In this three-part series, writer Bret Love explores the natural beauty and abundant wildlife of Dominica, a tiny ecotourism paradise in the Caribbean. Part One: Witnessing a spectacle of nature on the beach.