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New Discovery Shows Mayans Valued Essential Workers, Too
One of the many things that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is how important essential workers are to our own well-being and to society as a whole. Throughout the country, there has been
Read More »Mayan Ruins on an Ultimate Belize Nature Safari
On the fourth day of our Ultimate Belize Nature Safari, my group and I were taken to see the ancient Mayan ruins of Xunantunich. Located just over a mile and a half from the
Read More »Belize’s Barrier Reef, One of the Best Snorkel Spots in the World
Waiting impatiently on the edge of a dive boat, you breathe in the salty air and feel the anticipation building in your chest. Sparkling blue waters enchant you, as you think about the abundance
Read More »Recover from Holiday Burnout with a Nature-Focused New Year Escape
Somewhere among the frenzy of shopping, baking, parties and talking politics with relatives, the holidays have gone from the most wonderful time of the year to something we try to survive. For anyone who’s ever
Read More »Are Mangroves your Next Destination?
They should be! A recent study by The Nature Conservancy revealed the benefits of tourism on mangrove forests. Though they are not always the star of the show, mangrove forests are widely visited by
Read More »Traveling Small in the Big Outdoors
Being an inveterate introvert, I avoid large crowds—well, really, even groups of people numbering 15 or more—like the plague. Yet the places that call to me are some of the most jam-packed because they
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