Rock stacking: why you shouldn’t participate

On your next hiking trip, you might run into intentionally stacked piles of rocks. Some might think that these cute formations are here just because they look beautiful. But nope, there’s a history (and a reason why you shouldn’t participate)! When you Google the term “stone stacking”, you’ll find a shit-ton of information. There are […]

The Mona Monkeys Of Ghana: Messengers Of God

I’m always very skeptical when it comes to involving animals in tourism. It’s against my principles and against the practice of sustainable tourism. Think about the whales at amusement parks or elephant rides in Thailand. When I heard about the Tafi Monkey Sanctuary I had my doubts at first, but my friends in Ghana guaranteed […]

Sustainable travel – who, what, how?

Finally, after three years of studying International Tourism, I have gained a deeper insight into the ongoing tourism industry. I have learned many things, one of them being the impact of tourism. The economy, the environment, and the social structure of a country can be affected by the mass amount of incoming tourism. These impacts […]

Swimming with sea lions in Lima, Peru

Last February I’ve spent a few weeks in Peru. I am not a big fan of water but I heard about the awesome sea lions in Lima. After setting aside my fears, I experienced a great water adventure with one of the cutest animals I’ve ever encountered. While researching this activity I realized there’s definitely […]