Photo: Ron Mader, DTLV Bikes (Some rights reserved) In the big picture, biking and cycling are the unsung twin powerhouses of responsible, sustainable, eco and fair and conscious travel. What are the good cycling experiences? How are locals benefiting from bike tours? What events are worth attending or paying attention? Celebrations: June 3 is World …
Poster: #BikeMonth (Some rights reserved) ¡Sí más bicicletas! Yes more bicycles, please. May is National Bike Month – bikeleague.org/bikemonth – in the USA, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated across the nation. Hashtag: #BikeMonth HistoryEstablished in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage …
Photo: Ron Mader, Labyrinth (Some rights reserved) Conscious Travel = Being mindful of the impact and opportunities within travel as hosts and visitors and taking action to advance the best possible outcomes for all Conscious travel and tourism are terms favored by Planeta.com. Simply put, it is traveling with one’s conscience and connecting with others …
Photo: Aivar Ruukel, Cranberries (Some rights reserved) Consider please faces and places. It’s easy to have a checklist, perhaps a bucket list, of places to visit. Places are easy to visit and write about. Too many travel publishers love evergreen features (the specifics do not change much) which generally favor places over people. There might …
Photo: Ron, Pedro and Hugo (2013) Photos and snippets of conversation with the inspired Hugo Antonio Santiago. Quotes It’s good to think that someone cares for you after you are gone. I know after I die, I can return to visit my family and friends. The first step in rescuing culture is recognizing that you’ve …
Saturday, May 14, the refuge celebrates its 80th anniversary, having first opened May 20, 1936. The much newer visitors’ center hosts the celebration from 9am-1pm. There will be a bird hike, guided walks, cake and more. Free for everyone. Our questions – what is the status of the refuge and how land may or may not …
Hashtags In 2016 April 16 through 24, is National Park Week in the USA. The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016 and on 16 days this year, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Planeta.com will be highlighting events around the country, sharing live Periscope …
Photo: Steve Bridger, Oxkutzcab market mural (Some rights reserved) From the archives: Marlene Ehrenberg’s essay The Art of Being a Rural Tourism Guide (El Arte Ser Guia de Empresas de Turismo Rural): Estamos conscientes que los viajes ilustran y nos causan una de las mayores alegrías que podamos tener en la vida. Los sueños se …