Oct 26, 2017 07:18 PM
10 of the best wildlife trips around the world: readers’ travel tips
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/...ravel-tips
EXCERPT: Polar bears, rare wolves, aye-aye and gorillas – our readers share heart-racing encounters with the world’s wild ones...
3 Best Adventures in and Around Quebec City
http://www.vagabondish.com/best-adventures-quebec-city/
EXCERPT: Both the province of Quebec — and Quebec City, in particular — will always have a special place in my heart. It was the site of my first-ever international trip in high school, and where my paternal grandmother grew up on a rural farm without electricity many, many decades ago. The simple charm, the soft French accents, and the endless idyllic countryside all feel worlds away from anywhere in the States. For many Americans, it’s the closest we can get to Europe without a transatlantic flight. All of which makes it the perfect place to getaway — and feel far, far away — for a bit of adventure. I joined up with Expedia.ca to share three of my favorite outdoor adventures in and around Quebec City....
What Does It Take to Be an Eco-Friendly Traveler?
http://www.cheapestdestinationsblog.com/...-traveler/
EXCERPT: [...] Apart from taking the occasional tuk-tuk spewing out noxious fumes, backpackers are usually having less impact on the environment abroad than they would be in a working stiff life at home. They travel by plane, as most any international travelers must to get somewhere far, but usually go overland when that’s an option. That doesn’t mean you can’t improve the situation though with some simple steps. Integrate these into your travel routine and you’ll have far less impact on our rapidly warming and more junked-up planet....
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https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/...ravel-tips
EXCERPT: Polar bears, rare wolves, aye-aye and gorillas – our readers share heart-racing encounters with the world’s wild ones...
3 Best Adventures in and Around Quebec City
http://www.vagabondish.com/best-adventures-quebec-city/
EXCERPT: Both the province of Quebec — and Quebec City, in particular — will always have a special place in my heart. It was the site of my first-ever international trip in high school, and where my paternal grandmother grew up on a rural farm without electricity many, many decades ago. The simple charm, the soft French accents, and the endless idyllic countryside all feel worlds away from anywhere in the States. For many Americans, it’s the closest we can get to Europe without a transatlantic flight. All of which makes it the perfect place to getaway — and feel far, far away — for a bit of adventure. I joined up with Expedia.ca to share three of my favorite outdoor adventures in and around Quebec City....
What Does It Take to Be an Eco-Friendly Traveler?
http://www.cheapestdestinationsblog.com/...-traveler/
EXCERPT: [...] Apart from taking the occasional tuk-tuk spewing out noxious fumes, backpackers are usually having less impact on the environment abroad than they would be in a working stiff life at home. They travel by plane, as most any international travelers must to get somewhere far, but usually go overland when that’s an option. That doesn’t mean you can’t improve the situation though with some simple steps. Integrate these into your travel routine and you’ll have far less impact on our rapidly warming and more junked-up planet....
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