The International Ecotourism Society
Viking village in Denmark makes a difference
No culture is more grossly misunderstood and under-appreciated than the Vikings. Few people realize that the Vikings, though they led simple lifestyles, were amazingly effective and advanced. Circular forts, for example, are among the most impressive examples of Viking construction technique. Harald Blåtand Gormsen constructed two unique circular forts around 980 AD in Denmark. The […]
Local Travel: connecting independent travelers with people and places
Within the past few weeks, over 40 (and counting) companies and organizations from around the world – representing a diverse range of industry segments and interest areas, from urban travel to wildlife safari, from international companies to community-based groups – have gathered in support of the Local Travel Movement, a new global initiative promoting the […]