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Yok Don National Park ended their elephant rides, replacing those abusive practices with an elephant-friendly model that allows travelers to…
Many insist meeting manatees is an unforgettable experience, but these close encounters come at a cost to Florida’s gentle marine…
Whale watching, sure. Bird watching, of course. But bat watching? Who’s heard of such a thing?
As one of the…
Across Africa, the safari industry is shifting. Gone are the days when safaris were exclusively led by men. For too…
Is visiting Nairobi National Park really worth it? Harsh, I know right… But the reality is many people ask this…
Wild marine mammal tourism has experienced a boom in popularity over the past few decades. In fact, the United States…
I vividly remember reading the children’s book “Daisy Rothschild: The giraffe that lives with me” by Betty Leslie-Melville back in…
Hands Down - my favorite place to watch whales is from the beautiful San Juan Islands, off the Washington coast…
If you’re an eco-traveler passionate about observing wildlife in an ethical manner while visiting the Florida Keys, then Honest Eco…
The country of Iceland has a mysterious beauty that demands your attention in the simplest of ways. What the island…
When asked, Botswana is always top on my list of favorite destinations. It has been over six years since I…
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“Don’t be tricked by misused greenwashing buzzwords like ‘rescue,’ ‘sanctuary,’ or ‘eco-park.’ Companies know that tourists like these terms, which to these companies can mean more profits, even if it isn’t true.” - Milo Putnam, founder of Laro Ethical Wildlife Travels
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