Travel Green

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
St. Augustine, 354-430 A.D. Boris couldn't say it better. We have
a grand planet, but we need to see it to truly take care of it.

U.S. National Parks—nature is calling you.

A lake with a pebble beach

With nearly 400 national parks, you won’t have to go far. You can do everything from taking a glorious walk or visiting remnants of ancient civilizations or learning more about stirring sagas of hard-fought wars. The American system of national parks was the first of its kind in the world. Visit a park near you: www.nps.gov.

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World Heritage Sites—see how we’re all connected.

Cropped photo looking through Stonehenge

Experience the diversity and history of our world, or get a glimpse into your own heritage. Visit inspirational places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, or the mysterious stone megaliths of western Europe.  World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world. Learn more: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list.

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Ecotourism—inspired travel that’s a win/win.

Canoe on tropical island

Eco-tourism means responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. Take a trip that may change your life. A great place to learn more is the International Ecotourism Society, the world’s oldest and largest ecotourism association. Visit www.ecotourism.org.

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Lao Tzu quote