Posted in Travel tips on Dec 21st, 2011 No Comments »
The priority when packing for an expedition to Svalbard, Coastal Alaska or another cold destination is to load up on outerwear. Waterproof jackets and pants aren’t enough; the key to staying warm enough in a cold weather destination is in the accessories. Here are my picks for the top items to pack for an Arctic [...]
Posted in Travel tips on Jul 18th, 2011 3 Comments »
Planning an African safari? You’ll no doubt be consulting detailed packing lists that advise you to bring various essentials such as binoculars, mosquito repellent with DEET, khaki-colored clothing to blend in with the bush and a headlamp for nighttime reading. Natural Habitat Adventures blogger Wendy Worral Redal recently returned from a safari in Botswana, and [...]
Posted in Travel tips on Apr 22nd, 2011 3 Comments »
In honor of Earth Day, guest blogger Bret Love of GreenGlobalTravel.com shares his favorite eco-travel tips with WWF. Responsible, sustainable travel is built on a fairly simple principle: Try to leave every place you visit a little bit better than it was when you got there. But aside from the old adage, “take only pictures, [...]
Posted in Travel tips on Apr 4th, 2011 No Comments »
On WWF tours, you not only get to see wildlife in various locales around the world, but you also have opportunities to interact with the people who live in the regions we’re privileged to visit. The non-profit organization Ethical Traveler focuses on the positive impact travelers can have by being open, informed and willing to [...]
Posted in Travel tips, Wildlife, WWF news on Jul 1st, 2010 No Comments »
It’s summertime, and many are heading on amazing vacations around the world. WWF encourages responsible ecotourism and experiencing the wonderful biodiversity of our planet, but there are a few things travelers should know before they purchase souvenirs. Tourists are largely unaware of complex regulations on international trade and often don’t think twice about buying wildlife [...]
Posted in Travel tips on May 26th, 2010 No Comments »
At trip’s end, give maps and guidebooks to other travelers, or leave them at the hotel for future guests.
Posted in Travel tips on Apr 22nd, 2010 No Comments »
© WWF-Canon / Richard Stonehouse Take a moment this Earth Day to check out our list of eco-friendly travel tips. We cover everything from packing smartly and recycling abroad, to conserving energy on an airplane.
Posted in Featured tours, Q-and-A, Travel tips on Apr 19th, 2010 No Comments »
What does WWF Galápagos Program Officer Irma Larrea stash in her daypack when she’s “in the field” in the famed Ecuadorian islands? “During my trips to the field, I meet a variety of people that work with us or support our different projects in the Galápagos Islands. So, I pack for inter-island trips, technical meetings [...]
Posted in Travel tips on Mar 9th, 2010 No Comments »
Before your vacation, lower the temperature on your water heater and thermostats. You may also want to turn off the main water supply.
Posted in Travel tips on Feb 24th, 2010 No Comments »
Plan your last few meals before your trip around using up the items in the fridge that would go bad while you’re away. Ask friends or neighbors if they’d like any items that are left – better to see them used than to go to waste.