One of the people I was in Ecuador with, Kristin just started her own blog knmelody8.blogspot.com Kristen made a decision to travel for a year- and after being on the road, she learned all about couch-surfing. I also couch-searched in Ecuador and … [Read more...]

You read about green hotels, eco friendly hotels, it's all nice and good, but besides 'organic food, non- toxic paint, what else do they do. I came across this article and thought it was very interesting.  Environmental Accommodation Providers of … [Read more...]

I love Indonesia. One of my dreams is to visit every one of the 2000 islands that make up Indonesia. On one of my trips, I was very fortunate to meet Jos, who is from Rotterdam (Holland). I met him in Yogajakarta, (Batik Capital of the world) and we … [Read more...]

I have a hippie friend who emigrated to New Zealand over 25 years ago. Every time she visits the States, she regales me with her building, gardening and energy stories. I was and am constantly amazed at her energy and abilities to build and … [Read more...]

I'm reading this report on the 10 best ethical destinations from Ethical Traveler.org Ethical Traveler is a project of the Earth Island Institute, based in San Francisco. Being curious about why they picked the following Countries having just … [Read more...]

    Just added a new blog to the top EcoTourism Resources- Check him out at Eco Tourism, leaving Footprints - From him just got this great information about National Geographic top Eco Lodge Listing … [Read more...]

One of the companies I haven't really mentioned when talking about Eco Tourism is South American Explorers. Anybody who is travelling to South America, should join this great organization. I used them in Lima and in Cusco. Both clubhouses were … [Read more...]

As I am now in my last day in Ecuador, I always take the last day to review the trip, and decide whether I need to come back. Ecuador is a definite must come back to country. I feel like I saw so little of it, and there is so much to see and do- … [Read more...]

Here i am in Banos, Ecuador, a beautiful resort area in the Andes, with an active volcano, Tungurahua. Tungurahua is on yellow alert, and the locals seem to feel if it erupts, you will have enough time to evacuate. Hopefully my luck still will hold,- … [Read more...]