Lonely Planet Code Green: Experiences of a Lifetime (General Reference)
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (691 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1741047919 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Wanderlust said Unique and Inspiring Ideas for Eco-Travel. This book is fantastic. If you love to travel but worry about the impact on the environment, culture, and economics of where you are visiting, or if you are looking for unique vacation ideas that are completely off any tourist track, this is the guide for you. It gives practical ideas and recommendations on a host of travel experiences from rebuilding temples in Mongolia and Nepal to observing lemurs for the National Parks in Madagascar. These aren't just ethereal ideas either-- the author gives you the web site for each project, the best times to go, how to get there, the costs, etc. Travler's at heart BEWARE! This book has one big problem, it makes me want to quit my job, jump on a plane, and travel to the world until the end of my days. Seriously. It is chock full of inspirational travel opportunities. I have done a lot of travel to third world countries and am always shocked and saddened by the depth of poverty in the world. It's hard as an outsider to know how best to help. This book gives useful resources and contacts in each featured country. It also spells out how each activity supports the local communities. I love this book. Whenever life gets rough, I pull this book out and make . exciting topic, disappointing execution I was thrilled to find an entire book that focuses on green travel ideas. It's something I'm really interested in, but it's just so hard to find the right resources.The book looks great. There are beautiful, color pictures of each destination, and the layout is completely professional. You could leave it out as a coffee talbe book.Sadly, many of the destinations are pretty mainstream. They recommend the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and a road trip on Route 66 (how is driving for the sake of driving eco-friendly?) in the US. Their only recommendation in Guatemala, a beautiful country wi
Transitions Abroad, November/December 2006'Code Green is an excellent guide that addresses the questions we all should be asking, regardless of whether we travel or not'
One that will challenge, change and inspire you.It's about a connection. Code Green is about discovering a more authentic travel experience. The connection you make with people who lead very different live from you. The connection you make with places of beauty. And it's about making connections in a sustainable way, so that the same opportunities will be there for the future.Code Green is an alert to the need for change in the way we travel. It draws together almost 100 responsible travel experiences from across the planet, from budget backpacking to serious luxury, all linked by three defining principles; tread lightly on the environment, immerse yourself in the culture and have a positive economic benefit for the local community.