Animal Interactions: Making Responsible Travel Decisions
A discussion page with comments about the practice of keeping wild animals, particularly big cat cubs, on ranches where they can be petted by tourists.
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Animal Interactions: Responsible Travel Decisions
This is a discussion page with comments about the practice of keeping wild animals, particularly big cat cubs, on ranches where they can be petted by tourists.
Exploring Peru With My New Family
By Jenny Gilbert A group shot in the Sacred Valley of the Incas – photos by Jenny Hartshorne Since I’ve been back from my seven-day vacation in Peru, friends ask me, “Hey what have you been up to this summer?” I love saying I went to Peru… There’s a bit of mystery to it. Not […]
A Martha’s Vineyard Christmas experience
By Cynthia Roderick For the last two years, my sisters and I have met on Martha’s Vineyard to celebrate the winter holidays at the Christmas in Edgartown festival. The weekend event is usually held in early to mid-December. For three days we feast and laugh and sing. We ooooh and ahhh at the holiday lights […]
Elko County, Nevada: Where the Skies Are Not Cloudy All Day
By Stephen Hartshorne I had so much fun on my trip to Elko County, Nevada, I don’t know where to begin. I guess you’d have to say the most striking thing is the scenery. In New England, where I’m from, you can hardly see the next farm over. Out there in the “high desert”, as […]
A Visit to the 71 Ranch
Elko County, Nevada photos by Stephen Hartshorne
Wild Thailand: Elephants, Cobras and Tigers
By David Rich After a half dozen trips to Thailand it can get boring, except for a single friend of mine who travels yearly for the adventure of serial Thai ladies. For him it seems to never get boring. But for someone who goes to Thailand every year for a combination medical check up, Bangkok’s […]
Colombia: Hiking to the Lost City of Teyuan
Lost City of Colombia: Hiking the long and dangerous path through the mountains of Colombia to the Lost City of Teyuan, with his guide Edwin.
Cycling Montreal: An Adventure Sans Auto
Montreal by Bike is an Adventure By Rick Millikan Rolling our suitcases smoothly past neighborhood bistros to the heritage chateau-style train station, we board Via Rail for a scenic two-hour ride following three glorious days exploring historic Quebec City. We’re now off to investigate Montreal and new bicycle adventures. After checking into our charming boutique […]
Spain: FC Barcelona is a Symbol of Catalonia’s Unique Culture
“More Than a Club” — FC Barcelona Embodies the Spirit of Catalonia By Matt Genner Whether you are climbing the steps of the Sagrada Familia or sipping a coffee near La Seu in the Barri Gòtic, Barcelona has many spectacular places of worship to explore. The most important to Barcelonians, however, is the Camp Nou, […]
Cycling Northern Laos: A Pedaler’s Paradise
Matthew Kadey cycles Laos: Biking the rugged northern frontier of Laos, a country largely untouched by modern tourism and fun of friendly locals.
Biking Formentera, Spain: Less is More on the Balearic Islands
A guide to biking on Formentera, an ‘unspoiled paradise’ in Spain’s Balearic Islands with pretty views, hillclimbs, beautiful beaches and tasty local foods.