Ecotourism World

07/11/2024

🌍 Explore Africa's UNESCO World Heritage National Parks! 🦁🌿

Africa is home to stunning national parks, many recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These parks protect vital ecosystems and endangered species while supporting local communities through ecotourism.

🔹 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: Famous for the Great Migration and the "Big Five" – lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos.

🔹 Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal: Known for its rich biodiversity, including the critically endangered West African lion. Recently removed from the World Heritage in Danger list!

🔹 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda: Home to mountain gorillas, offering a rare trekking experience. Best visited from June to September and December.

These parks are essential for conservation and provide amazing eco-friendly travel opportunities. 🌍✨

Africa is the home of wonderful national parks, with numbers of them recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites. These biodiversity sanctuaries protect a wide range of flora and fauna, including some of the world’s most endangered species. The global label of UNESCO emphasizes their importance and ...

04/11/2024

🌿 Switzerland: The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Country! 🇨🇭✨

Ranked 3rd globally by ND-GAIN for eco-friendliness, Switzerland excels in sustainability. 🏆

🔹 Swisstainable Tourism: Eco-friendly travel with green mobility and accommodations 🚆🏨

🔹 Green Transport: Europe’s densest rail network reduces carbon emissions 🌍🚉

🔹 Environmental Initiatives: Swiss National Park and Alpine Club lead in conservation 🏞️🐾

🔹 Eco-Friendly Hospitality: Energy-efficient hotels and local organic foods 🌱🏨

Explore beautiful landscapes, cycle around Lake Constance, or enjoy Zurich’s sustainable city life. 🚴‍♂️🏙️

Travel responsibly and support Switzerland’s environmental mission! 🌟💚

For those who don’t know, Switzerland sits on the third spot for the most eco-friendly countries by The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN). This shows their strong resilience and exceptional adaptive capacity in the face of climate change. As the world faces environmental issues, th...

30/10/2024

Have you ever considered the impact of your travel on local communities?

Let's keep tourism dollars local!

Share this post and spread the word 💵✈️🏝️

In simple terms, economic leakage is when certain monetary transactions leave the local economy instead of staying locally and becoming a benefit to the community. When you consider that much of tourism is beneficial due to much of the profits staying locally which continues a healthy cycle within t...

28/10/2024

Do you want to enjoy a safe hike? 🧗🏻⛰️

When you plan a hike trip, check these tools for your safety!
- Topo GPS
- Gaia GPS
- Viso Land

As technology continues to evolve, the best free hiking apps are becoming more advanced, offering features that make hiking more accessible and enjoyable😆

In the age of technology, hiking trail apps have become almost necessary tools for outdoor enthusiasts. Offering digital navigation, safety features, hiking tips, and more, these apps cater to your specific needs. They also provide a less-polluting service by reducing the use of maps and navigation....

23/10/2024

Pedal your way to work and soak in the morning breeze🚲🍀

Commute to work or school by bike!

Experience bicycle commuting in Sweden, where sustainable living is a way of life🇸🇪

In many parts of the world, people are moving towards sustainability in their everyday lives. Whether that be relating to the food they eat, the way they dispose of waste down to the modes of sustainable transportation they choose to use. In much of Scandinavia, people are gravitating towards bicycl...

21/10/2024

Bring Your Own Reusable Coffee Cup ☕️

Every year, producing paper coffee cups accounts for the cutting down of about 6.5 million trees, as well as using 4 billion gallons of water, and enough energy to power 54,000 homes for a year.

This renders a massive environmental impact in the form of deforestation just for the love of coffee😳

Here are a few recommended reusable mugs:
* KeepCups
* Planet Cups
* Klean Kanteen

Enjoy your coffee with your favorite mug while being kind to the environment🍀

Many eco conscious people have their own bottles for water, but if you are a frequent coffee drinker, you can reduce waste considerably by bringing your own mug for coffee as well. The sheer amount of waste produced from plastic and paper cups is overwhelming. Every time you pour yourself a steaming...

16/10/2024

Explore France’s Rich Wine Heritage
through Artistic Tourism🍷🇫🇷🍇

Check these places

- Château La Dominique, Bourdex
- Domaine Huet, Loire Valley
- Château de BéruBurgundy

Wine tourism invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of wine, offering various experiences from the vineyard and wine cellar tours to tastings and learning about the winemaking process.

Wine tourism in France, or enotourism, is an extraordinary way to delve into the country’s rich viticultural heritage. This unique form of tourism invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of wine, offering various experiences from vineyard and wine cellar tours to tastings and learning ...

10/10/2024

Sour with minimal Impact 🏔️🏞️

Have you ever tried Paragliding??

It’s accessible to beginners and offers a unique way to experience the sensation of free flight, as well as providing a bird’s-eye view of your surroundings.

Check out these keys for an Eco-friendly Paragrading Vacation

- Choose a sustainable Destination
- Book Though a Reputable Company
- Opt for Green Transport to take the Location
- Respect your surroundings
- Leave No Trace

Paragliding is a popular activity to engage in when on vacation, but it’s important to ensure this thrilling adventure sport is practiced in an environmentally responsible way. An eco-friendly paragliding trip allows you to enjoy breathtaking views and the freedom of flight while minimizing your i...

07/10/2024

🤗Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These Smart Travel Choices🍀🌏
Transportation accounts for about ¼ of the world’s carbon emissions.

🚘 Car 45%
✈️Air Plane 11.6%

Consider the transportation options in the following order priority!

For Short Distance
- Walking and Biking → Public Transportation →　Car ( recommend rent a car )

For Long Distance
- Public Transportation → ship or Boat and Car → Air Plane

Sometimes, it's unavoidable to use a car or plane while traveling…

There are tips for saving on carbon emissions

When you drive a car
- Drive Slower
- Get your car fixed when necessary
- Use the correct motor oil
- Avoid idling

When you travel by airplane
- Fly non-stop
- Fly economy class
- Use E-Tickets
- Travel by an airline that has carbon offset programs

Do you want to know more about why it is important?

Click the link

Every small action adds up to a big change. Choose your transportation wisely and take the first step toward ecotourism🌴🌺🥥

Travel transportation is a main contributor to climate change. That is why it is important that travelers do all they can to minimize their impact. Whether you are traveling short or long distance, there is always something you can do to help save our earth. There is always a more sustainable soluti...

03/10/2024

We're here to debunk the myth that ecotourism will break your bank.

Here are some tips to travel without taking from the environment or your pocket:

✈️ Avoid air travel when possible
🏡 Stay longer in each destination
🚉 Choose public transport over car rentals
🏜 Support national conservation areas
♻️ Don't forget to bring reusables

Traveling sustainably is not just a trend but a vital responsibility that can start by choosing destinations that embrace sustainable tourism, but you need to go beyond that. Acknowledging that your journey impacts the planet and striving to minimize the harm caused is so important. You can travel o...

30/09/2024

Let's visit the beautiful and infamous French Rivera SUSTAINABLY💚

Check-out these eco-tours:
🚢 Boat Tours in Port-Cros National Park: Esprit Parc National is one of the companies offering hybrid boat trips.
⛵️Sailing Tours
🚶‍♀️Guided Hikes and Coastal Walks: Check out Backroads and Intura Travel for packages.

Ensure that your French Riviera trip leaves a positive impact on the environment so you can come 🔙 to see its' less-harmed beauty.

The Côte d’Azur is renowned for its stunning coastline and azure waters, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a French Riviera vacation. However, the influx of visitors poses significant threats to marine ecosystems. Various marine conservation efforts have been implemented along ...

26/09/2024

Avoid the crowd at these alternatives to the top tourist attractions in the USA and avoid the destinations from being damaged and overrun! 🇺🇸

🧡 Secret Canyon instead of Antelope Canyon
🏜 Snow Canyon State Park instead of Zion National Parl
🌋 Lassen Volcano National Park instead of Yosemite National Park.

If you are looking for more alternatives, sometimes asking a local is the best way to go. ❤️

Over the past few years, the top tourist attractions in the USA have noticed a drastic increase in over tourism which has led to many destinations being damaged and overrun. It’s an issue attractions around the world find challenging, due to the increase of touristic problems. This can cause an un...

23/09/2024

We're here to debunk the myth that ecotourism will break your bank.

Here are some tips to travel without taking from the environment or your pocket:
✈️ Avoid air travel when possible
🏡 Stay longer in each destination
🚉 Choose public transport over car rentals
🏜 Support national conservation areas
♻️ Don't forget to bring reusables

12/09/2024

When going to a new place, most travelers look for the "full experience," and we are here to tell you about the full Kyoto experience in Japan!🏯

The full Kyoto experience is a type of tour that focuses on the traditional lifestyle of the Kyoto locals who want to share their ancient way of life as various cool experiences for tourists. More specifically, it includes:
🏡 Staying in traditional guesthouses
🥬 Cooking with harvested vegetables
🇯🇵 Speaking with Japanese residents: Learn about the local language, traditions and culture.

Interested in more information? Check out our website for more details!

It’s not surprising that those who care about the environment enjoy participating in sustainable practices while exploring eco tourism destinations. With many people worldwide trying to do their part to help protect the earth with sustainability while also trying to enjoy their time as a traveler,...

09/09/2024

🤔 Have you ever wondered how it is possible for eco-friendly accomodations to maintain cleanliness without harming the environment? 🤔
As always, Ecotourism World is here to answer your questions!

Sustainable cleaning practices include:
🧼 Choosing green cleaning products
🧽 Using the right cleaning supplies
💧 Conserving water
🧹 Adopting energy-efficient equipment
1️⃣ Reducing single-use plastic
♻️ Implementing recycling programs
🍏 Composting organic waste

💚 Make a conscious choice of your hotel to stay where using eco-friendly cleaning policy and products! 💚

More hotel operators and accommodations choose to go sustainable to mitigate climate change and appeal to eco-conscious travelers. Learn how hotel housekeeping staff maintains cleanliness throughout the premises without damaging the planet at eco-lodges. Execute Sustainable Cleaning Practices Busine...

05/09/2024

🗻Climbing a 3,776.24 meter mountain is an adrenaline-junkie and nature lover's dream. If visitors keep climbing Mount Fuji the way they currently are, this will not be possible anymore.

Now, the mountain is only hikable in the summer. Restrictions have been put onto Mount Fuji because of:
🗑 Bullet climbing
🗑 Littering

♻️ Want to keep Mount Fuji as an enjoyable hike for all? Do your research and be a kind traveler ❤️

Climbing Mount Fuji during the summer is one way to enjoy nature. For those who do not know, it is the highest volcano in Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an elevation of 3,776.24 m.  Mount Fuji is well-known for the sunrise experience on its summit as it brings you to truly indescribabl...