Currently on a trip to see the real effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill firsthand and document them, I’m spending …
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Flying’s for the Dogs! But Bring Petty Cash for the Tickets
You want to get away, let’s say to sparkly Laguna Beach for a long weekend, and you don’t want to board your…
Caveat Emptor: Carbon Offset Programs
Don’t be shy – calculating your carbon footprint is right up there with weighing yourself – it’s…
My Heart, In the Heart of Mexico
Me, in paradise with a small Cuban cigar. I’m nomadic by nature but strive to travel for a purpose. Writing and ta…
Poverty or Poison? Mexico Beaches and the Human Stain
I’ve been to Mexico many times, always typically as a dirty surfing traveler. I’ve gotten sick. Whether it&#…
Can Disaster Tourism Be Beneficial? A Look at the Gulf
I came across an article today about President Barack Obama encouraging Americans, despite the wake of the oil spill, to…
Shrimp, Petroleum and a Hurricane Named Katrina
Last week I wrote about about my friend Mary Osborne’s trip to the Gulf. Writing it hit me a hard emotionally, as …
10 of the Best Travel and Tourism Sites
As many of you know, here at EcoSalon, we often emphasize the point that sustainable travel is not just about carbon off…