Good Nature Travel Blog

  • Nature & Wildlife

    When We Walked in Trees and in Other, Early Terrains

    Sep 2, 2025 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    I believe that we are drawn to certain terrains. We know instinctively what landscape feels most like home when we want to wander, whether it’s mountains, seascapes or wide, open ranges. Our inclination for peregrination is old.

  • Latin America

    9 Active Adventures for the Outdoor Enthusiast

    Jul 27, 2022 · Michelle Peters

    Ready to get outside and explore? We’re here to help you expand your horizons, try new activities or enjoy more hours of the pursuits you’re already passionate about. We can point you toward fresh destinations or help you experience places you already love in a brand-new way.

  • News & More

    Nature Is Good for Your Brain—and Body Image

    Feb 1, 2022 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Nature’s got a lot going for it—and for us. Seeing a breathtaking landscape or experiencing a natural phenomenon typically leaves us feeling appreciative, humbled and filled with awe.

  • Travel Tales

    Our Needs to Walk and to Talk Are Satisfied by Travel

    Oct 20, 2020 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    The human body was designed to walk. In fact, humans walk better than any other species on Earth. And very few things in our lives boost health, instill creativity and relieve stress more than taking a stroll. We also have an innate human need to communicate with each other by talking.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    City Plans to Consider Nature’s Impact on Mental Health

    Jun 2, 2020 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    There are two astonishing facts about how we live that I think are closely related. The first is that by 2050, two of every three people on Earth will reside in a city. The second is that almost one in five adults globally is dealing with a mental illness.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    Just Two Hours in Nature Per Week Brings Health Benefits

    Dec 31, 2019 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    On New Year’s Day, rather than making resolutions, I have a better suggestion: go outside and take a walk. Or don’t take a walk, but just go outside. You don’t even have to be outdoors for long. Why?

  • Nature & Wildlife

    Want a Creativity Boost? Take a Walk in Nature.

    Oct 16, 2018 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    There’s no doubt that today most adults and children spend more time indoors interacting with media and technology than participating in outdoor activities. Numerous studies have shown that spending time in nature is good for our physical and mental health. But what impact does it directly have on our creativity?

  • Videos

    Video: The Case for Going on a Mind Trip

    Mar 2, 2017 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    There’s a type of trip you can go on anytime you want. It doesn’t cost anything, and it’s guaranteed to spark your creativity and to give you all the refreshment afforded by a typical vacation. It’s called daydreaming.

  • Travel Tips

    10 Reasons Why Adventure Travel Is Good for You

    Jul 7, 2015 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    For the past several years, I have been writing about adventure topics for the Good Nature Travel blog, on everything from the merits of bumpy roads to tracking devices on narwhals. From my own thoughts on adventure to the latest scientific research, we’ve covered a lot of ground together.