Zoë Smith Travel Articles

 
7 Unique Winter Activities in Japan
7 Unique Winter Activities in Japan From exploring an entire village sculpted from ice to sliding down a ski-slope cocooned in an inner tube, these 7 activities offer truly unique ways to spend the winter season in Japan.
Green Travel Resolutions – 10 Ways to Travel Responsibly in 2012 
Green Travel Resolutions – 10 Ways to Travel Responsibly in 2012  Zoë Smith offers 10 suggestions for travelers resolving to travel more responsibly in 2012.
12 Budget-Friendly Sustainable Travel Experiences
12 Budget-Friendly Sustainable Travel Experiences Zoë Smith asks fellow travelers for ideas and advice on the best ecotourism experiences that won’t burn a whole in your pocket.
Gift Guide: 9 Gift Ideas for Eco-Conscious Travelers
Gift Guide: 9 Gift Ideas for Eco-Conscious Travelers From solar-powered phone chargers to eco-friendly footwear and all-natural cosmetics, these 9 gift ideas will fuel your inspiration and give you plenty to pile up under the Christmas tree or stuff into a stocking.
10 Bizarre Desserts that Shouldn’t Taste So Good
10 Bizarre Desserts that Shouldn’t Taste So Good From shredded chicken breast pudding to pancakes oozing with chocolate and cheese, these 10 desserts are not only peculiar but undeniably scrumptious.
10 Amazing Ways to Start Your New Year
10 Amazing Ways to Start Your New Year Head to Christmas Island to celebrate the New Year ahead of the rest of the world, watch the stars fade over the Sahara desert as 2011 comes to a close or dive to the depths of the ocean for a truly other-worldly experience… Whichever you choose, these 10 suggestions are sure to trump the average New Year's Eve party.
How to Make a Difference on Your Trip Even with Limited Time
How to Make a Difference on Your Trip Even with Limited Time From short-term volunteer projects and community-focused tours, to offsetting your carbon emissions, these six tips will guide you on the road to a sustainable and eco-friendly vacation.
8 of the Best US Universities for Studying Abroad
8 of the Best US Universities for Studying Abroad Whether spending a semester on safari in Namibia or cruising between nations on a classroom-equipped ship, adding an international flavor to your undergraduate degree is an experience guaranteed to not only boost your resume but change your outlook on life. These 8 schools provide some of the best and most unique programs for overseas study.
How to Plan an Eco-Friendly RTW Trip: 9 Destinations to Go Green
How to Plan an Eco-Friendly RTW Trip: 9 Destinations to Go Green From bobbing along the Amazon in a hammock and exploring riverside villages by longboat, to volunteering with wildlife preservation groups or sleeping in an igloo village, these nine locations are top of the list for those planning an eco-friendly RTW trip.
8 Tips for Trekking Responsibly
8 Tips for Trekking Responsibly Whether scaling the icy peaks of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, clambering the ancient Inca trail in Peru or tailing wild beasts on an African safari, here are 8 tips for the eco-conscious trekker to help reduce their impact on the environment.