Ecotourism: Traveling for Good

Ecotourism: Traveling for Good

Ecotourism. Planet-friendly travel? That’s what the name implies, but unless you’re an avid traveler, you may have only heard this term in passing. More likely, you’ve heard a popular nickname—ethical vacation, sustainable tourism, or mindful travel. All of these...
Finding Trolls in Norway

Finding Trolls in Norway

Even the most unimaginative minds can be inspired by the stunning vistas Norway offers. Norwegian landscapes are full of life—and I’m not talking about the living vegetation, crawling insects, and woodland animals. No, the landscape itself is alive. A viewer might see...
Life on the Edge

Life on the Edge

Some borders lie along physical barriers, like mountain ranges or large bodies of water, while others are solely based on treaties, purchases, and wars. These types of borders don’t always take into account the people living at the new edge of a country. Regardless of...
First-Place Finnish

First-Place Finnish

How Finland has ranked first on happiness and environmental surveys, and what other countries can learn from their culture and practices. If you want to visit the happiest place on Earth, don’t bother with Disneyland—head to Finland instead! In the past few years,...

Obscure Ecuador

Ecuador, a small country on the west side of South America, is full of rich history and beautiful landscapes. There are so many places to visit and experience, but here are three attractions that should be at the top of your list:  El Parque de las Iguanas (Iguana...