Aug 9
2008
Ecotravel News launched one year ago and this picture of Lance Armstrong illustrates our ultimate eco-travel fantasy. This should be how everyone is required to travel.
Continue here: Happy 1-year anniversary Ecotravel News
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Aug 9
2008
EcoColors wants to integrate preservation and protection with ecotourism by education its clients and by working with research organisations and school to raise the environmental awareness. During the tours in-depth information is …
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The San Francisco Chronicle has a story for those travelers who want to experience the beautiful area of the Monterey Peninsula without the tourist and vehicle overload. Pacific Grove, just northwest of Monterey, is easy to enjoy by …
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Aug 4
2008
The Associated Press reports on the controversy over a newly planned resort development on privately-owned wild lands on Maine’s Schoodic Peninsula. The proposed resort area of 100-1000 homes will be developed into a green community, …
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Aug 2
2008
My own local train service the Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire Over the past few years I have been trying to change my lifestyle to be more environmentally friendly and like many people I have recycled a lot more and also …
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Aug 1
2008
Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald had an apt commuting race between some of their reporters using different methods of transportation to get to work. But to make it an even better race, they all started from the neighborhood of Ryde …
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Jul 30
2008
Though the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference, October 27-29, 2008, focuses on North America, last year’s speakers and topics often touched on issues of interest and importance to anyone and any destination involved in …
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USA Today reports on the group Ethical Traveler, that has just put out their top 10 list of ethical destinations: “To create the list, Ethical Traveler looked at environmental protection, social welfare and human rights in the world’s …
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Jul 30
2008
That si the leading Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference. Speakers are great , have a look at the list on ecotourismconference.org. To learn more about the conference sessions, please see the Conference tracks and themes here: …
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TIES conference 3rd edition coming soon …
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Jul 29
2008
Environmental News Network reports that Canadian city Toronto has a new carbon emissions reducing program that will pay residents to be green. The Live Green Toronto program is citizen project driven and will give grants based on …
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Toronto to pay for green lifestyles
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In its July newsletter, The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) announced that two Yucatán operators have joined TIES:. Balamku Inn on the BeachCome to Balamku Inn on the Beach, a new concept of ecological hotel in Costa Maya, …
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New Yucatán members of The International Ecotourism Society
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Jul 25
2008
The Economist reports on the controversy surrounding the British government’s seemingly earthy-friendly decision to build 13 eco-towns (see above map). The government claims the eco-towns will bring new residents to small communities in …
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Jul 25
2008
Khao San road must be one of Bangkok’s most vibrant streets, backpackers from all around the world come together here, to make it their base for exploring the rest of Thailand, take advantage of the cheap travel agents and cheap …
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Khao San Road, Bangkok
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At 3:30 on a Thursday afternoon we already have a cocktail in our hand after catching the noon (!!!) showing of the new Batman movie with our 12-year-old sister. We have absolutely no idea what’s clacking at The Page/The Note/First …
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When my family was planning this summer’s National Parks Extravaganza, I did a little research on local eating in the cities through which we were traveling as we moved from park to park – Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, …
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Jul 22
2008
These resources are not just for flight travel …they can also be applied to all other forms of travel , especially if you have limited space (such as in your car). Benefits: 1. The less you take on the plane, the less fuel it has to use …
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Jul 22
2008
Ecotravel News already reported earlier this month on the rise in Amtrak train ridership in California. Now USA Today reports on the almost 30 percent increase in riders on Amtrak’s Downeaster line that goes from Portland, …
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Jul 22
2008
Noodle stall, Hoi An, Vietnam, originally uploaded by benedict.adam. A Vietnamese lady sells noodles from her cart in front of a typical building in Hoi An, the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site. Great street noodles are available …
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Jul 21
2008
Idaho Statesman editor David Parker, who is moving away from Idaho, decided to spend his last days in the Gem State on an outdoor adventure that included hiking, biking and rafting in the Sawtooths easily reached from the town of …
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Out of Idaho with outdoor blast
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Jul 21
2008
Rascal Flatts who? We prefer the original. Happy Monday everyone.
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Rock & Roll Monday (The "On Vacation" Edition)
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Jul 19
2008
HERE are the listings for Tennessee…lots of nice looking homes for rent such as: Nashville Victorian Guest Cottage Pulaski country getaway Center Hill Lake.
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Jul 18
2008
The Independent Traveler.com via MSNBC.com says taking a walking or hiking trip is a great way to get exercise while making memorable experiences. Although the article was simplified and seemed to target people who would never imagine …
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