Tag Archives: ecotourism

Hit the road: New study suggests travel could delay aging, improve physical and mental health

A recently published study suggests travel could delay or slow the aging process, which is as good an excuse as any to go ahead and book that trip. The study, “The Principle of Entropy Increase: A Novel View of How Tourism Influences Human Health,” was published in the Journal of Travel Research in August. The study “applied the theory of …

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Japanese town erects giant screen in front of Mount Fuji to prevent tourist crowding

Sorry, the screen is now up — no more snapping cute photos of Mount Fuji from a popular sidewalk spot in the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko. Known as a place that offers some of the best views of the iconic Japanese mountain, the town last month started erecting a large black screen on a stretch of a street to block …

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Greece sightseeing travel guide: Ancient ruins, rugged mountains, Mediterranean waters

Greece has long been a wildly popular tourist destination for Americans and Europeans alike. Here are a few must-see places to consider when planning your trip to the capital, Athens, and Greece’s rugged mountains and numerous islands. The Acropolis Towering over Athens, the Acropolis and its iconic Parthenon, is arguably the most revered tourist site in Greece. GREECE TRAVEL GUIDE: …

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