I have been writing about eco-friendly travel since back when I was doing magazine stories pre-internet. All along on this blog I’ve done regular rants on the evils of single-use plastic water bottles that mostly end up in our waterways. So I was thrilled to finally go to a travel conference this month where water …

You can travel with a big DSLR kit that requires its own backpack of equipment and get professional level photographs if you know what you’re doing. Or you can travel with nothing but your smart phone and get a lot of darn good shots. There’s an in-between option though that bridges the gap well for …

Do you have what it takes to go trekking in Kyrgyzstan? The rewards you get in terms of scenery, solitude, and physical strength building are huge, but hiking there takes some preparation and attitude adjustment. If you search online for information about hiking in Kyrgyzstan, you’re liable to feel more confused two hours after you …

New Orleans is one of the most popular cities in the U.S., hosting more than ten million tourists and conventioneers a year. So you often need to reserve your hotel well in advance and make reservations at those famous restaurants that are worth the splurge.  You can soak up the magic of the city without …

The Cheapest Destinations Blog has been around since 2003, so as with a long-cluttered attic, it may not always be easy to find what you need. So here’s a quick guide to getting to what interests you the most and keeping in touch with what’s new. If you still use an RSS feed, click that …