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Responsible tourism

Tarangire national park Tanzania

What is responsible tourism We love to travel. Travel enriches our lives on so many levels. It broadens our horizons, educates us, makes us grow as people, builds character and self-confidence, creates memories that last a lifetime, makes us more understanding and accepting of people of different nationalities, religious and cultural beliefs, puts life into perspective, makes us humble and so much more. Travel makes us happier and better people. Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. – Anonymous However, tourism, sadly, often has a negative impact on a destination - environmental, social and economic. It increases pollution through...

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All you need to know before visiting Panama

Panama canal

Budget Prices in Panama vary from affordable to fairly expensive. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 20 USD (17 EUR) in Bocas del Toro province, and 22 USD (19 EUR) in Panama City. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 6 and 10 USD (5 - 8.6 EUR). Street food prices vary from 2 to 5 USD (1.7 to 4.3 EUR). • Transportation costs are low in Panama. Public transportation fares within the cities start at 0.25 USD (0.21 EUR). Intercity bus rides cost between 10 and 20 USD (8.6 and 17 EUR)....

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Panama travel itinerary

Panama beach

Panama is lovely Caribbean country famous for its many natural and manmade attractions. It attracts many tourists with its amazing Caribbean beaches, numerous stunning islands, a relaxed tropical vibe, vast jungles, an abundance of tropical plants and animals, highly developed ecotourism, majestic mountains, coffee farms, rich culture, vibrant nightlife, great economic achievements, trendy cities, and of course one of the seven wonders of the modern world - the Panama Canal. Our four-day Panama honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1 We arrived in Bocas, the capital of Bocas del Toro province the previous evening. In the morning, we went straight to the beach....

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All you need to know before visiting Costa Rica

Costa rica animals

Budget Costa Rica is a very popular tourist destination and therefore one of the most expensive countries in Central America. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 30 USD (26 EUR) in La Cruz, 15-20 USD (13-17 EUR) in La Fortuna and 20 USD (17 EUR) in Cahuita. • Food prices are pretty high. A budget dinner costs around 7 USD (6 EUR) - in tourist areas 15 USD (13 EUR) or more. Street food prices are much cheaper - starting at 2 USD (1.7 EUR) per meal. • Transportation is cheap in Costa Rica. Public transportation fares within the...

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Costa Rica travel itinerary

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a small tropical paradise, one of the greenest and the happiest countries in the world and the most visited destination in Central America. It's known for its perfect weather, numerous national parks and reserves - which makes it heaven for nature lovers, great biodiversity, vast jungles and beautiful Caribbean beaches, many volcanoes and hot springs, highly developed ecotourism, progressive environmental policies, diverse culture, tasty cuisine and the locals' positive - pura vida outlook on life. :) Our six-day Costa Rica honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1 Early in the morning, we took a bus from La...

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All you need to know before visiting Nicaragua

Nicaragua horseback riding

Budget Nicaragua is one of the cheapest destinations in America. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 14 USD (12 EUR) in Managua, and 10 USD (8.5 EUR) in Granada and Ometepe. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 3 and 10 USD (2.5 - 8.5 EUR). Street food prices start at 1.75 USD (1.5 EUR). • Transportation costs are low in Nicaragua. Public transportation fares within the cities start at 0.25 USD (0.21 EUR). Intercity bus rides are cheap as well. A bus ride from Managua to Granada (1h 20min) costs approximately 1-2...

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Nicaragua travel itinerary

Nicaragua

Nicaragua is known as the land of lakes and volcanoes due to its 50 volcanoes (7 of them are still active) and many alluring lakes (the most well-known ones being Lake Nicaragua and Lake Managua). The country is also famous for its warm climate, beautiful scenery, great beaches, extensive tropical rainforests, vast biodiversity, lovely colonial cities, cultural and ethnic diversity, rum and coffee, tasty cuisine, remarkable artists, writers and poets, and highly developed ecotourism. Our four-day Nicaragua honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1 We arrived in Managua the previous evening after an almost two-day bus ride....

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All you need to know before visiting Guatemala

guatemala adventures

Budget Prices in Guatemala are relatively low. However, you should still try to avoid tourist areas. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 11 USD (9.4 EUR) in Livingston, 15 USD (13 EUR) in Semuc Champey, and 14 USD (12 EUR) in Cobán. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 5 and 18 USD (4 - 15 EUR). Street food prices vary from 3 to 7 USD (2.5 - 6 EUR). • Transportation costs are low. You can get a one-hour 'chicken bus' ride for as low as 1 USD (0.85 EUR). A shuttle-bus...

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Guatemala travel itinerary

Guatemala

Guatemala is a beautiful, tropical country, full of forests, rivers, volcanoes, lakes, and lovely beaches. It's known for its many natural attractions, great biodiversity, delicious cuisine, coffee, diverse culture, charming colonial towns, outstanding Mayan ruins, stunning national parks, and turbulent history and politics. Our four-day Guatemala honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1 We arrived in Livingston on a boat from Belize sometime in the afternoon. We took a taxi to Siete Altares (Seven Altars), a series of waterfalls and pools, located by the shore of Bahía de Amatique (Amatique Bay). What an amazing sight! <3 DAY 2...

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