Scotland is thinking green and trying to reduce it’s impact on the environment. The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) is a partnership with VisitScotland that encourages businesses all over Scotland to be sustainable. This results into having more and more hotels, B&Bs and other attractions become eco-friendly. Cycling in Scotland Experience the true beauty of Scotland’s landscapes,… Continue reading Sustainable Tourism in Scotland!
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Must-See Scotland!
If you are planning a trip to Scotland for the end of the summer or just for a future holiday expect many, many things to see and do. You can go on a historical boat ride, taste stunning food and drink, enjoy the charming castles, museums and wildlife parks. You can get lost in the hills… Continue reading Must-See Scotland!
Sustainable Wildlife Tourism in Scotland
Scotland is becoming a European lead in wildlife destinations. Numbers from VisitScotland state that wildlife tourism annual worth is around £153m. Due to its conservation projects and diverse range of habitats its home to protected ground and two national parks. Dolphin and Whale watching, Scottish Islands In the waters of Ardnamurchan peninsula and Inner Islands… Continue reading Sustainable Wildlife Tourism in Scotland
“The hills of the Highlands for ever I love.”
Scotland has some of the finest walking trails in the world. A stunning combination of rugged natural beauty, and awe inspiring historical locales, these trails are an experience of a lifetime. A unique aspect of the Scottish experience is that the cultural and historical significance of the landscape matches its magnificent natural setting. Some of the more remote… Continue reading “The hills of the Highlands for ever I love.”
Wadden Sea: A Unity of Purpose
Source After all the weeks of international rivalries on the football pitch, here’s a story of a visionary sustainable tourism project that unites people across borders. Nature never obeys political boundaries, and projects that respect this and address ecological issues holistically have a greater chance of success. The Wadden Sea project spanning the nations of Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark… Continue reading Wadden Sea: A Unity of Purpose
Sustainable Travel: Buenos Aires Edition
The Red de Turismo Responsable (Responsible Tourism Network) is an initiative launched in 2008 in Argentina that helps hotels, travel agents, NGOs and government organizations to connect sustainable hotels and travel firms with like-minded tourists. The Code of Ethics of RTR not only concerns itself with ecological sustainability, but also with cultural and economically fair practices for both tourism… Continue reading Sustainable Travel: Buenos Aires Edition
A Slice of Germany in Brazil
Photo Credit German travellers in Brazil might experience a strong sense of Déjà vu particularly while travelling in parts of Southern and South Eastern Brazil. The Brazilian province of Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and Espirito Santo have a strong historical connection to Germany. German settlers, mainly from the Pomerania and Rhineland regions, have put… Continue reading A Slice of Germany in Brazil
Bonito pioneers Sustainable Travel in Brazil
Many exciting initiatives have been launched in the field of sustainable tourism. Some important features that these efforts share are heightened ecological sensitivity, building inclusive local communities, visitor education & outreach, and a sustainable use of natural resources. The first in our series of highlighting such efforts is naturally from the host nation, Brazil: The town… Continue reading Bonito pioneers Sustainable Travel in Brazil