Eco-Tourism

Eco-Tourism

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  • 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.

  • Glacier National Park

    Are national parks irrelevant to kids?

    Mon, Apr 09, 2012 11:05 AM by Jenn Savedge

    As the average age of park visitors increases, administrators are scrambling to attract a younger audience.

  • Spin bike wheels up close.

    Pedal power!

    Thu, Apr 05, 2012 9:30 AM by Starre Vartan

    Charge your mobile device while getting fit at Element hotels.

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Destination of the week

    Wed, Apr 04, 2012 5:49 PM by Josh Lew

    Nearly surrounded by the Great Lakes, this rural getaway is the perfect place for camping, hiking and getting back to nature.

  • 7 places for top-notch stargazing

    7 places for top-notch stargazing

    Sun, Apr 01, 2012 5:21 PM by Katherine Butler

    There are several lovely dark spots in the United States and beyond to see the stars. Here are 7 prime viewing areas to consider.

  • Azamara Quest cruise ship

    Fire-damaged cruise ship limps into Malaysian port

    Sun, Apr 01, 2012 11:08 AM by Agence France-Presse

    A luxury cruise ship with 1,000 people on board that was stranded for 24 hours after a fire arrived at a Malaysian port late on Sunday.

  • Rainbow Falls, Hawaii

    Hilo, Hawaii: Destination of the week

    Wed, Mar 28, 2012 6:03 PM by Josh Lew

    Waterfalls, volcanoes and a snow-topped mountain await on Hawaii's Big Island.

  • Lisbon: Destination of the week

    Wed, Mar 21, 2012 5:29 PM by Josh Lew

    Portugal's capital retains a firm sense of its past while looking to its future.

  • richard branson

    Richard Branson scoops up eco-resort

    Wed, Mar 21, 2012 4:25 PM by Michael d'Estries

    Billionaire businessman reportedly purchases the luxury Panchoran Retreat in Bali.

  • 3 college friends circle the globe in an old taxi

    Wed, Mar 21, 2012 11:57 AM

    Video: Over the past 13 months, Paul Archer, Leigh Purnell and Johno Ellison have traveled more than 32,000 miles around the globe — from London to New York — in a London Black Cab.

  • Railroad bridge leading to North Korea, is seen over a military barbed wire fence at Imjingak peace park in Paju near the Demilitarized Zone

    South Korea to push ecotourism near tense border with North

    Tue, Mar 20, 2012 5:39 AM by Jung Ha-Won, AFP

    Untouched for 60 years due to the military standoff, the area around the world's last Cold War frontier have become a peaceful haven for wildlife.

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