New Groups of Komodo Dragons Discovered in Flores
A few weeks ago, a team of conservationists confirmed the presence of two new communities of Komodo dragons living in the Mbeliling forest area of Flores, Indonesia.
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Building a Sustainable Mini-City Inside South Korea’s International Airport
Not content with being rated the best airport in the world by Airports Council International for the past eight years, South Korea’s Incheon International Airport is set to be bigger, better, and greener than ever before.
Passports with Purpose 2013 – Raise Money for buildOn to Win a Stay at Top Australian Eco Resort
This year, Passports with Purpose’s goal is to raise $115,000 for buildOn to construct three schools and fund three adult literacy programs in the Sikasso region of southern Mali, Africa. Find out how you can help here, and for every $10 donated you are in with a chance of winning an excellent prize.
Why You Need to Know About Passports With Purpose
Since 2008, travel bloggers from around the globe have come together to raise money for a specific charity. It’s a way of giving back; to say thank you to the communities we’ve visited, lived amongst, learned from.
Cruise Ships to be Banned from Venice: Outright Win or Bittersweet Victory?
In an attempt to curb the influx of cruise liners along this route, last week the Italian government ruled large cruise ship traffic through Venice’s lagoon will be limited, and enforced.
Air New Zealand Wins Sustainable Tourism Award
After writing about whether it was appropriate to promote airlines on an eco travel blog last week, which prompted a great discussion, I discovered Air New Zealand was named the winner in the Global Tourism Business category at the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Universal Standards for Sustainable Destinations – Coming Soon!
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a worldwide standard by which to measure sustainable destinations? One of the core goals of the GSTC is to do just that.
Union Square Holiday Market in New York: A Surprisingly Ecofriendly Experience
With the now incredibly organic, fair-trade, sustainably-sourced Union Square Holiday Market, Union Square may just be the greenest place in New York City.
Abandoned Philadelphia Viaduct Set to Become Stunning New Park
Hoping to follow the extremely successful example established by NYC’s High Line Park, Philadelphia has launched a plan to convert the abandoned Reading Viaduct into an elevated green area.
Indian Government Okays Shoot-on-Sight Orders to Prevent Tiger Poaching
After discovering the mutilated remains of a tiger and 40 odd traps in Tadoba Tiger Reserve, it gave its forest rangers permission to shoot poachers on sight.