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Discover the world through sustainable travel, where you can reduce your environmental impact while immersing yourself in authentic local cultures and cuisines. Learn how to travel responsibly by choosing eco-friendly transportation, staying at green accommodations, and supporting local communities.

Savor the flavors of traditional dishes and discover local food markets that prioritize sustainability. From ethical wildlife tourism to zero-waste travel tips, explore ways to enjoy cultural heritage and authentic experiences while preserving the planet for future generations. Start with our trip to Keemalah for a taste of eco luxury travel.

Sustainable travel is all about creating meaningful adventures that benefit both you and the places you visit.

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Maldives’ Floating “Green” Golf Island Not So Green

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A floating ‘green’ golf course Island is planned for the climate change-vulnerable nation of the Maldives but how green is it really? The Maldives is...
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Where Stuff Comes From And Where It Goes

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At the end of her tour, Tafline gushes about her latest presentations at Al Ittihad school for boys in Abu Dhabi. My whirlwind tour through...
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Aflaj: Ancient Channels Keep Water Flowing In The Desert

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Gulf States such as the UAE may now depend on expensive desalination technology for their water, but in the past they relied on more...
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An Octopus Goal Keeper for the Next World Cup?

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Looking to our octopus friends will help scientists build robots, maybe even goal keepers, for tomorrow. In case you thought that octopuses were smart only...
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When Tourism and Nature Collide- Protected Land Under Threat in Egypt

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An Egyptian real estate developer is planning to build on 650 acres of protected land near Lake Qarun Despite the huge potential for Eco-tourism in...
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Live Baby Leopard Found In Suitcase En Route To Dubai

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A sedated leopard cub less than two months old was among a variety of animals stashed in a suitcase bound for Dubai. Along with a...
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Turkey Possibly Facing Its Worst Environmental Crisis Ever

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When two embankments collapsed at the dam of a silver refinery in the Turkish province of Kütahya, workers began scrambling to keep the cyanide-contaminated...
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Tourists Not Terrorists: The Middle East Can Capitalize on World Eco-Travel Trends

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The three winners from the Middle East/MENA region are Tunisia, Bahrain and Qatar in new survey on tourism trends. The recently released 2011 “Travel...
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Reporter’s Notebook: Tasteless Dried Shark Fin For Sale

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East Jerusalem Environmental Center To Green The Neighbourhood

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From recycling to water conservation, the East Jerusalem Environment Center  is on a mission to improve the city and its neighbourhoods. Joining the ranks...
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Nature Iraq Promotes World Migratory Bird Day

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Climbing God’s Mountain for EcoTourism in Egypt

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Sunrise from summit of Mt. Sinai - some say "God's Mountain".  The peninsula offers more than just pristine beaches. Following Egypt's recent revolution resulting in...
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Persepolis Horse Remains Found Buried Alongside Humans

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