Category Archives: Tourism

Former Hollywood stirring things up at Panama Tourism

Nothing about the director of Panama’s Tourism Authority is quite what outsiders might expect. And that might just be why tourism is the country’s fastest growing industry. Ruben Blades had a distinguished career before accepting his current position as Panama’sMinister of Tourism: … Continue reading

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Nature captured at its most stunning ~ The Wild Image Project

In a world of high speed technology, it’s easy to lose our connection with nature. But as humans, we’re dependent on the natural world. It’s where we draw our inspiration and many times, our sanity. Travel is often an excellent … Continue reading

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Maldives Vows To Be First Carbon-Neutral Nation…

The Maldives will shift entirely to renewable energy over the next decade to become the first carbon-neutral nation and fight climate change that threatens the low-lying archipelago’s existence, the president said on Sunday. President Mohamed Nasheed said the Indian Ocean … Continue reading

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Climate change drives Maldives to buy land

The Maldives will divert cash from tourism, to buy land in case rising sea levels submerge its low-lying coral islands, the vice-president-elect said. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik said the “worst-case scenario due to sea level rise would be that some … Continue reading

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Eco Bali ~ The Mission for a Greener Bali

For several years, waste has been a major problem in Bali and with a lacking waste disposal system in place and a spiraling rise in the population, the streets have never looked worse. Realising that we are all on the … Continue reading

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Cycling holidays witnessing huge revival

By Rebecca Smithers | The Guardian | August 22, 2007 It seems alarming climatic changes are drawing attention of lot of people around the world. Bicycle craze which once became the story of past is seeing a huge revival. Besides … Continue reading

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Birdwatching soars as an interesting hobby

By Kristen Wyatt | Associate Press Writer | May 13, 2009 What a sight it is when a hummingbird hovers close to some pretty summer flowers or an eagle soars above the canyons. Birdwatching is interesting hobby for those who love … Continue reading

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7 Quick Tips for Making Your Travel Plans More Eco-Friendly

By Jamie Jefferson | Travelocity If you have led your family to live a greener lifestyle over the past year, it’s only fitting that you give your vacation a green makeover as well. People are becoming more and more environmentally … Continue reading

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