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10 places which show how Zambia Is eco-amazing

Diego Delso When it comes to safaris and ecotourism, Zambia often takes a back seat to the likes of Botswana, Kenya, and Tanzania. But this large country in south-central Africa is positively packed with eco treasures, and its marquis attraction is one of the planet´s most spectacular waterfalls, Victoria Falls, which it shares with Zimbabwe. In addition, there are some 20 teeming nature reserves which offer as rewarding an eco-experience as any of Zambia´s neighbors – arguably even more so,…

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7 ecotourism stars of Honduras

HermésLeonelVega Though Costa Rica is Central America´s (and perhaps all of Latin America´s) premier star when it comes to ecotourism, there´s also an undersung but incredibly rich trove of eco treasures to be explored next door in Honduras, with lush rainforests and stunning coastlines, among other things. On the marine side – exploring the richness of the world´s second largest coral reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef – the islands of Roatán and Utila are better known. But here are a…

Started by Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino

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Ecotourism in '10 of the Coolest Experiences You Can Have in Vietnam´

This scintillating southeast Asian country is renowned for its many historic temples, colonial architecture, geological wonders, fine beaches, and mouthwatering cuisine, but Vietnam also offers plenty of cool experiences - some of which are unusual, and several of which you can´t even have elsewhere. Despite years of colonialism, then war, then modernisation, there remain parts of Vietnam which remains relatively authentic, where locals make great efforts to preserve many traditions and…

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The Jewel in Puerto Rico's Eco Crown: El Yunque Rainforest

Javier_Art_Photography The "Isle of Enchantment" offers an amazingly diverse menu of options to visitors, in capital San Juan and well beyond - history and culture, for sure, but also tasty eating, drinking, and beaching, along with memorable partying and much much more. But one side of Puerto Rico you should definitely not miss is its wealth of eco opportunities, from glowing "bioluminescent" bays to spectacular waterfalls, and most especially a large swath about an hour's drive from San…

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overlandertv September 17, 2010 at 7:08am
Montecristo River Lodge September 16, 2010 at 4:49pm

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West Africa Discovery September 2, 2010 at 2:01pm

Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort, starting from October! To learn more from CNN Inside Africa, click here.

Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort - CNN.com

For many people, the name Sierra Leone still conjures up images of the country's decade-long civil war and subsequent war crimes trials.
David Lawrence September 2, 2010 at 1:59am

Kat and Sarah, both right. Ed, outdoorsy people ARE more careful, but these arent outdoorsy people. They're drivers. Also good comment by someone on the New Zealand group.
Sarah Irving September 1, 2010 at 11:34pm

I think Kat's right - motor vehicles make wild places very accessible, including to people who don't respect them (maybe the fact that they can be reached so easily makes people respect them less?). I was recently sitting by a lake in South-West Scotland, a beautiful view by a track that was ok for cars but narrow and with passing places. There was a bin next to the passing place I was standing in - but someone had dumped 2 polystyrene coffee cups on the ground, a couple of yards from the bin. So they'd obviouslt stopped to look at this amazing wild view, but then couldn't even be bothered to walk a few feet so as not to put long-lasting, non-biodegradable garbage in its proper place. And I don't think that was really very unusual.
Kat Morgenstern September 1, 2010 at 10:50pm

I think the problem might be that these days there are more people taking this kind of trip who are not really experienced outdoorsy types, but who think that 'they can do it' without really having a clue. I visited NZ 15 years ago and the National Park service was publishing a little pamphlet then about how to take a poo in the wilderness. I am sure they still sell it, but not sure how many people think it applies to them. No doubt increasing numbers of tourists brings this kind of problem if there is no or very little infrastructure for those who don't know how to behave when they are not in 'a civilized' environment.
Ed Wetschler September 1, 2010 at 6:56pm

New Zealand Is Tired of this S--T

eTurboNews reports that "tourists who do not dispose of waste properly or poo in public spaces are a real problem, Tourism Minister and Prime Minister John Key says....

"Some councils have also raised issues about cyclists and tourists who hired vans without toilet facilities."

I'm surprised by this, because I get that sense that outdoorsy people have gotten to be pretty good about these things. Am I off base?
West Africa Discovery August 30, 2010 at 7:03pm

Our latest responsible holiday idea, in Senegal! A luxury lodge with accommodation in trees and on stilts in an idyllic and relaxing setting. Click here to learn more.
Lise Tyrrell August 27, 2010 at 9:22pm

Looks awesome!
www.haciendapuertadelcielo.com August 27, 2010 at 9:03pm

Check out this new luxury Eco lodge and Spa in Nicaragua at www.haciendapuertadelcielo.com. Also you can see my post here at tripatini at:
http://www.tripatini.com/photo/albums/hacienda-puerta-del-cielo-eco.
Hope to see you there!