Author name: Steve Hanley

Steve Hanley is a travel writer living in Rhode Island. I have traveled throughout the United States as well as Australia, Hong Kong, Europe and the Caribbean. I write about travel, automobiles and sustainability. Please follow me on Google + and Twitter.

Sydney Is Simply Stunning

Sydney is Australia’s largest city. Its urban area spans 651 square miles, including the 10 square mile city center. It is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, with over 250 languages spoken. One third of its nearly 5,000,000 inhabitants were born overseas. Sydney has one of the largest and best protected harbors in the world. …

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What Is Ecotourism?

The International Ecotourism Society says ecotourism is “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” Its goal is to unite conservation, communities, and sustainable travel.  Those who implement and participate in ecotourism should adhere to the following principles: Minimize impact. Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect. Provide positive …

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10 Best Ethical Destinations

Ethical Traveler is a nonprofit advocacy group located in Berkley, California that advises travelers on how to use “economic power to strengthen human rights and protect the environment.” Executive Director and founder Jeff Greenwald says, “Where we choose to put our footprints has economic and political reverberations that reach far beyond our personal experience. By ‘voting with our …

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