Global Basecamps | The Sustainable Tourism Blog

Dark Skies, Endless Wonder in Five of the World’s Best Stargazing Locations

Cappadocia: A Real Enchanted Land

Discover Portugal's Artisanal Traditions: Where Craft Meets Culture

Food in Malaysia: The World on Your Plate

Spain in Winter: A Guide to Holiday Celebrations, Festivals, Processions, and Music clone

Sustainable Costa Rica: 3 Ways to Enjoy the Ecotourist Paradise

Best Beaches of Vietnam

Mongolia: What to Know and Where to Go

Hungry in Italy? Try Some Spuntini

Peru Beyond Machu Picchu

Travelers Against Plastic (TAP) Will Help You Travel More Sustainably

Finland and Iceland are Summer Wonderlands

Celebrating Seven Spectacular Destinations

Life in the Slow Travel Lane

Where to Travel When: Part 2--July to December

Where to Travel When: Part 1, January to June

Stuck at Home for the Holidays?

How to Travel Safe and Happy During the Holiday Season

Where We're Traveling: Indonesia With Travel Specialist Laura Hagler

Sustainable Travel: What It Means To Us

Discovering Havana with our travel specialist Valentina Michaels

What to Know, Where to Go, and How to Enjoy a Return to Post-Pandemic Travel

A Peek Into South Korea With Our Travel Specialist Laura Hagler

Argentina in Winter

Rediscovering Colombia With Our Travel Specialist Laura Roundy

Vietnam Past and Present

The Secret Riches of Sri Lanka--7 Great Reasons to Go Now

There’s a Lot to Love in Laos

For a unique safari, go to Zimbabwe

Authentic Travel: Intimate Encounters with Distant Cultures

Traveling in 2023? You Need to Plan Now

Why a trip to Wyoming is more an African Safari than You Might Think

Huayna Picchu vs. Machu Picchu Mountain Hiking Guide

Belize Honeymoons

A Guide to Visiting Victoria Falls

Places to Visit in Cambodia

Guatemala Markets

Cape Town: A Foodie's Paradise

Guide Spotlight: Robert Kodama- Japan

Patagonia Tours from Punta Arenas

Eco-tourism in Vietnam

Guide Spotlight: Sibahle - Zimbabwe

Best Surf Spots around the World

Guide Spotlight: Nadeera - Sri Lanka

Tulum Ruins

Zimbabwe Travel Tips

Breakfasts Throughout South Asia

Guide Spotlight: Eka - Indonesia

Brazil National Parks

Jordan Travel Guide

Kenya's Flamingos: Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementaita, and More

Colombia: Culture and Traditions

Egypt Pyramids: Top sites and Travel Tips

Myanmar Temples

India's Delicious Cuisine by Region

What to expect on a luxury safari in Botswana

Best National Parks in Africa for your First Safari

Easter Island Highlights

Why to Use a Private Guide in Peru

Which Japanese Island Should You Visit

Thailand's Delicious Cuisine by Region

Honeymoon Travel in Bali Indonesia

Day Trips in and Around Quito

Travel Guide: The Galapagos Islands

Things to Do in Sri Lanka

Travel Guide: Johannesburg, South Africa

Best Hikes in Japan

Family Travel in Costa Rica

The Benefits of Going on Safari During Green Season

Sweet Tooth: Japan's Sweets and Candy

Travel Guide: Chile Lake District

Travel Guide: Tasmania Hiking, Food, & Culture

Movies and Shows that Take us on a Tour of the World

Books that Inspire us to Travel

Coronavirus Updates

How to Take Epic Travel Photos: Part 1

6 Ways to Experience Antigua Through Food

Looking Back at a Decade of Travel

Global Basecamps Sustainable Travel Gift Guide

Ryokan: A Traditional Japanese Experience

The Galapagos Islands: Impactful Ecotourism & Glamping with Giant Tortoises

Five Reasons to Visit Namibia During Green Season

Country Spotlight: Mexico

What Are the Cultural Norms for Argentina?

Myanmar & Southern China: Places Unexplored

How Can I Learn More About Mountain Trekking?

Travel's Role in Taking Charge of Our Planet's Future

How Can Travel Support Global Emergencies

What Do Trees Have To Do With Travel?

What Are Five Top Things To Do In Zimbabwe?

Country Spotlight: Ecuador

Join Our Kenya Game Count and Conservation Safari in 2020

How Do I Beat Post Travel Depression?

Upcoming Zimbabwe Conservation & Cultural Group Safaris

What Are Some Ways I Can Travel More Sustainably?

What Are Five Top Things To Do In India?

How Can I Connect With Locals While Traveling in Laos?

Country Spotlight: Egypt

What Are Guatemala's Must See Highlights?

What Are The Best Accessories and Gadgets For International Travel?

How Can I Travel in Comfort on My Flight?

What Are Five Top Things to Do in the Galapagos Islands?

What Are Some Useful Words and Phrases When Traveling In Brazil?

How Much Does an African Safari Cost?

What Are Some Cultural Norms for Travel in Myanmar?

Pagodas and Paddies: Authentic Vietnam Tours

What Are the Ten Essential Systems of Gear for Travel?

Beyond Bali: Exploring Indonesia’s Outer Islands

How Can I Learn About the Wildlife of the Country I’ll Be Visiting?

Off The Beaten Path: Why Plan A Custom Tour?

How Can I Build Intercultural Relationships in Latin America?

Join The 2019 Kenya Conservation Safari

What Should I Pack For The Inca Trail?

What Are Five Top Things to Do in Tanzania?

What Is "Overtourism", And Why Does It Matter?

What is the Salkantay Trail?

What Traditional Cultures Can You Experience in Namibia?

Include a Cambodia Adventure Tour on Your Next Trip to Thailand

What Should I Pack For My African Safari?

What Are Some of the Phuket Region's Hidden Gems?

The Indigenous Peoples of Kenya

What's The Best Way to Pack for Travel?

What Are 5 Top Things To Do In South Africa?

Exciting New Africa Safari Options for 2019

Narita Airport or Haneda Airport: Which is Better to Fly Into?

Travel and Local Languages: How Much Should I Learn For My Trip?

What Clothes to Take Traveling

How Do I Manage Money While Traveling in Japan?

Trip Add Ons: Music Festivals in Africa

What is Good Cultural Etiquette in Tanzania?

How Do I Stay Healthy While Traveling?

What Are Cultural Norms for Colombia Tours?

What Kinds of Trips Does Global Basecamps Offer?

How Do I Prepare For a Mountain Trek?

The Birds of the Ecuadorian Amazon

Do I Need A Travel Visa For The Country I'm Visiting?

Anthony Bourdain: "Farewell, Tony!"

Costa Rica Adventure Tours

Myanmar Tours with Warm Culture and Untouched Landscapes

Do I Need a Visa for Vietnam?

Kenya and Tanzania Safari Tours - Witness The Great Migration

Best Botswana Safari Camps and Lodges

Refer a Friend - Get $200

Best Times of Year to Visit Kyoto Japan

Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

5 Things to Do on Morocco Tours

What Are The Most Useful Words/Phrases When Traveling in Egypt?

Things to Consider When Traveling to Brazil

Announcing Exclusive Line of Shared Departure Schedules for 2018

Unique Cambodia Tours Less Traveled

Japanese Cherry Blossom Season

Africa Safari Conservation in 2018

Elephants, Tigers & Wildlife of Southeast Asia

What To Know About Machu Picchu Entrance Permit Changes

Ulimate Namibia Safari for 2018

Inca Trail Permits Sold Out? Check Out These Alternative Treks

Cambodia Tours Bring Clean Water to Rural Cambodia

Unique Namibia Safari Camps

Lodge to Lodge Peru Trekking

Prepare Now to Guarantee Your Peru Adventure

What to Consider After Confirming Your Peru Tour

Ask our Experts: Altitude Sickness

Luxury Patagonia Tours in Chile with Unique, World Class Accommodations

Lahpet Thoke: Burmese Green Tea Salad

Reasons to Visit the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo

Spotlight Series: Imvelo Safari Lodges, Zimbabwe

Discover Japanese Onsens: Learn What to Expect Before You Undress

What Documents Does My Child Need to Travel to South Africa?

Why Should I Book My Travel In Advance?

Do I Need a Travel Visa in Vietnam?

What Can I Eat on India Tours?

Is It Safe to Tour Thailand?

Is It Safe To Drive In South Africa?

Do Businesses In Japan Take Credit Cards? Are ATM's Available?

Medical Precautions Before Traveling to South Africa

How Do You Get To Machu Picchu?

Do I Need A Travel Visa To Visit South Africa?

Photo from Myanmar Local Tour in Bagan: Travel Gram of The Week

How Big Is Africa? Much Bigger Than You Probably Think

The Friendly Faces of The Bayon Temples in Cambodia

Top 5 Beaches in Vietnam

Any Morocco Tour Requires Time in Marrakesh

How to Spend 24 Hours In Bangkok Thailand

Perfectly Timing Your Travel to Japan

Handsome Elephant In South Africa: Travel Gram of The Week

Breakfasts Locations to Visit While in Hanoi, Vietnam

Sleepy Scarecrow: Travel Gram of The Week

Five Reasons to Love South Africa Travel

Machu Picchu: Travel Gram of The Week

4 Day Trip Ideas for Any Vietnam Tour

On The Road Again: Travel Gram of The Week

The Elephant Express: Travel Gram of The Week

How Tourism Helps Africa

Halong Bay, Vietnam: Travel Gram of The Week

National Geographic Traveler Recognizes Global Basecamps

Chile Tours to Remote Easter Island

How Peru Tours Help the Peruvian Economy

Monks in Phrae: Travel Gram of The Week

The Great Wildebeest Migration: What It Is & How To See It

Tayrona Beach in Colombia: Travel Gram of The Week