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Singapore is a small island on the southern tip of Malaysia. It is a business hub densely populated, much of the land is covered with buildings. When you visit major tourist attractions, you will find them swamped with masses of tourists if you are claustrophobic. There is a least explored side of Singapore that is a mystery to be discovered by anyone with an interest for a wonderful and memorable stay. Explore Singapore’s secrets by taking a less beaten trail in the most engaging landscapes known to locals hidden in plain sight. An investment in a Singapore tour package guarantees…

When it comes to travel, it can be a daunting task to reconcile your need for exploration with that of being eco conscious. Here are some ways to meet in the middle of your desire to travel and your desire to save the planet.

With the consequences of climate change being apparent 15 years into the 21st century, many have made it a priority to reduce their personal carbon footprint. One of the biggest ways to do this is to clean up your commute by swapping out your car for something that uses less/no fossil fuels. While we all know bikes are the best option, they often aren’t realistic when the weather takes a turn for the worst. On these days, options like trains and buses are the best way forward, and while using your local transport system will work well enough, you might…

  If you are heading to the Land of Smiles soon, you might long to see elephants and tigers in person. While this is certainly possible, knowing how to visit elephants and tigers in Thailand responsibly will help support organizations dedicated to protecting them, rather than greasing the palm of those that show no shame in exploiting them for financial gain. Check out our tips below… The best place to see tigers? Check out Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai While this might seem like an active endorsement, the truth of the matter is that their competition in Kanchanaburi (the infamous…

  There is a lot of talk in the travel industry these days about doing it responsibly, but for many, it isn’t clear what it all means. Just what is sustainable tourism all about anyway? This article will attempt to answer this question in as succinct a manner as possible… Sustainable tourism is about… 1) Maintaining/improving the environment Of all the factors that define sustainable tourism, one’s impact on the environment is the metric that travelers and industry stakeholders have focused on the most. Airplanes use a tremendous amount of fuel ferrying people to faraway lands, which have led to…

With the Earth at a crossroads, wanderers everywhere are actively seeking out how to responsibly travel. There are many ways to discover the world without contributing to its destruction; below, we go over several ones that can help you have the maximum amount of positive impact on the environment… 1) Buy carbon offsets There’s no way around it: air travel is one of the greatest impacts on the environment that the travel industry has, burning up countless gallons of jet fuel that contribute to the ongoing problem of climate change. Fortunately, you can displace the carbon that you burn up…