One of the gems of Cap Haïtien, Haiti is Fort Picolet. It is one of the most interesting and lesser-known sites that are important to Haitian heritage. It is also...
Nepal’s Tsum Valley – the Sustainability of Homestays
Tsum Valley is tucked away, just northwest of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, in the Gorkha district and is very close to the border with Chinese Tibet. In fact, due to this close proximity to the...
Protected Forest, Unprotected People: Sustainable?
On the night of arrival at Kisoro, in Southwest Uganda, one of the Amajambere Community Camp managers introduced himself and the community activities that they organise. This includes a tour of the...
Green Infrastructure Tourism in the Horn of Africa
Nestled in the mountains of northern Ethiopia, Lalibela is one of the marvelous wonders of the world. Built in the 12th Century, the 11 monolithic Lalibela structures are completely rock-hewn....
Ecotourism at the Mi-Casa Green Hotel in Kathmandu
The hotel Mi-Casa is quite unusual, amongst the bewildering array of hotels and guesthouses available to the tired and weary tourist, either jet lagged from a long journey to Kathmandu's...
Volunteer Tourism in Nepal
I spent a couple of months touring Nepal in late 2007. I learnt a lot about the role of tourism and volunteering in rural village communities. Volunteer tourism is often...
Little Vienna Meets the City of Parks
Known across the country as "Little Vienna," Timisoara is one of the largest cities in Romania. Throughout history, the city has received various influences from the surrounding nations, an aspect...
Iceland – Part II
For a country with a population of only below 350,000 people, Iceland has a lot to offer. Its unique geography and history add size and scope to its tourism sector....
Your #Susty Summer Music Guide
Whether it’s your first music festival or your hundredth, there are lots of little hacks that will improve and simplify your festival experience. Planning ahead helps you focus on what...
Three U.S. Destinations Certified in Sustainable Tourism
Going on vacation, many people do not think about their environmental impact. You go away somewhere to forget your responsibilities, right? What if I told you that there are places...
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