Ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural places, which conserves the environment and sustains the well being of the local people.” Each of these three ecolodges in Nicaragua absolutely fit the bill: Jicaro Island Ecolodge is located on a tiny, private islet of the Granada Islands in the gargantuan Lake Nicaragua. A 20-minute […]
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Horseback Riding in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
One of my favorite adventure experiences is horseback riding in the places I visit. Sitting atop a powerful steed lets me get an up-close view of the local landscape that just isn’t possible from a vehicle. A sure-footed horse willingly plods through mud and muck, brush and thickets that I wouldn’t care to walk though. […]
Nicaragua: Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Nicaragua is a young, multicultural country with an ancient landscape. Over the last century, it has been racked with dictatorship and revolution, but now it is emerging from the turmoil and is poised to share its distinctive natural features with visitors. Straddling Central America from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Nicaragua has jungle and rainforest, […]
What is the ETIAS and When Will You Need It?
ETIAS is an acronym for European Travel Information and Authorization System. It is a visa waiver program, that the European Union (EU) expects to be fully operational by 2024 May 2025 at the earliest (updated September 2023 by European Union (EU) officials because of issues launching the Entry/Exit System (EES) that would track visitors into […]
This is How to Know if Ecotourism is Really Responsible Travel
As travel opportunities have become increasingly global, travelers are often looking for authentic experiences beyond the rote “tourist” destinations and activities. But at the same time, we are more aware of the need to reduce the impact of our travel on the people and places we visit. Ecotourism can be the sweet spot between the […]
How is Sustainability in Tourism Actually Practiced?
As travelers, we continually crave the next special experience and tourism continues to expand globally. Our drive to discover what is beyond our own borders makes sustainability more than just a buzzword. It’s a concept vital to exploring remarkable landscapes of the world and interacting with cultures different than our own. These are the very […]
