Eco-Tourism

Eco-Tourism

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  • Tourists walk in one of the new flower gardens at Palitine Hill in Rome

    Flower power restores color to ancient Rome

    Sat, May 05, 2012 3:45 PM by Agence France-Presse

    Alone with a selection of colorful flowers, archeologists have partially reconstructed Italy's first botanical garden.

  • 8 roadside attractions made from salvaged materials

    8 roadside attractions made from salvaged materials

    Thu, May 03, 2012 6:02 PM by Laura Moss

    Some are works of art, others are hobbies-turned-obsessions, but all of the roadside attractions on our list were made with salvaged and recycled materials.

  • Tasmanian rain forest

    The 8 best rain forest destinations that you haven't visited (yet)

    Wed, May 02, 2012 5:56 PM by Josh Lew

    Check out these gems of the natural world, some as far away as Tasmania and as close as Washington state.

  • Laura Dekker on boat in St. Martin

    5 teens who have sailed around the world solo

    Tue, May 01, 2012 6:25 PM by Shea Gunther

    These young sailors braved months at sea (and in one case, a fight against the government) in pursuit of a dream.

  • An older woman stretches in front of a wall.

    Healthy traveler: How to start the day right

    Tue, May 01, 2012 2:45 PM by Starre Vartan

    One of the simplest ways to fight illness and fatigue while traveling is with a smart start to the day. Here are my tips.

  • One of Netherland's cannabis coffeehouses

    Dutch roll out 'cannabis card' to stop pot tourists

    Tue, May 01, 2012 12:53 AM by Agence France-Presse

    Shop owners say that the ban against tourists will cut into profits, while residents are happy with the change that will alleviate a number of local issues.

  • Santa Fe market

    Santa Fe, N.M.: Destination of the week

    Wed, Apr 25, 2012 6:17 PM by Josh Lew

    Bring your appetite for good food and fun, but leave your car behind. You won't need it.

  • Bird strike forces plane's emergency landing

    Fri, Apr 20, 2012 9:25 AM

    Video: Birds flying into a plane’s right-side engine shortly after takeoff forced a jetliner to make an emergency landing in New York.

  • Two women eat sushi at a table.

    VegVoyages: Asian travel for vegetarian and vegan foodies

    Thu, Apr 19, 2012 7:18 PM by Starre Vartan

    Get a bellyful and an eyeful on tours specifically for meat-free travelers.

  • 10 best street markets in the world

    10 best street markets in the world

    Thu, Apr 19, 2012 6:28 PM by Josh Lew

    If you want to toss out the guidebook and really see what locals are eating, buying, and — if you know the language — talking about, all you have to do is hit the local market. Here are 10 markets worthy of a spot on anyone's itinerary.

  • Matevz Lenarcic (L), a Slovenian pilot, biologist and photographer, holds up a trophy offered to him after he landed from a succesful around the world flight

    Slovenian adventurer ends eco-friendly trip around the world

    Thu, Apr 19, 2012 2:45 PM by Agence France-Presse

    The adventurer also took pictures as well as measured the concentration of black carbon and light absorbing carbonaceous aerosols to aid in climate research.

  • Two bicyclists in Monaco

    Bike tours: Best summer rides in U.S., Europe and Japan

    Thu, Apr 19, 2012 12:29 PM by Starre Vartan

    We've got ideas for great places to pedal in California, Italy, France, Japan, Ireland and Vermont.

  • Biking through vineyards in the Grand Valley with the Book Cliffs in the background.

    Colorado wine country: Destination of the week

    Wed, Apr 18, 2012 5:48 PM by Josh Lew

    No attitude here, just good wine, amazing scenery and plenty to do.

  • Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Croatia: Destination of the week

    Wed, Apr 11, 2012 5:56 PM by Josh Lew

    This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.

  • Volunteers at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, finish a model of the RMS Titanic

    Fascination with Titanic buoys tourism in Canada

    Tue, Apr 10, 2012 9:56 AM by Michel Viatteau, AFP

    Museum tours, performed historical accounts of the sinking and meals similar to the Titanic's last are all available in Halifax.

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