Continuing our quest for the world’s most romantic and sustainable destinations, we reach the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The country itself is a shoe-in for its progressive environmental policies, with 25% of their land protected as nature reserves, 53% of the country covered in forest (after a decades-long reforestation effort) and 99% renewable energy. Costa Rica is full of gorgeous beaches, … [Read more...]
One the Most Charming & Sustainable Towns in the USA: Franklin, TN
It’s not easy to keep a historic town beautifully preserved…and even harder to update it to 21st-century sustainability standards. But Franklin, Tennessee (est. 1799) has accomplished the rare combo of National Historic Register of Places and LEED-certification…citywide! They are just one of 120 cities (of the ~20,000 in the USA), to have earned this Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design … [Read more...]
Housesitting Tips: How to Get Free Lodging Around the World
Over our past decade on the road, housesitting has become an essential component in our travel lives, one in which we truly immerse ourselves in a region and live like a local—for less than $20 a day. Staying in someone’s home for a couple of weeks or months, not only saves on lodging, meals, and transportation, but it grants unparalleled access to a new place. Homeowners have welcomed us into … [Read more...]