It's Europe without the jetlag, or the carbon footprint.

Try out this island chain for coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles and even tiny deer.

Conservation plays a big part in the development of this laid-back island, where golfing, seafood and bird watching are top-notch.

Check out this state capital for history, culture and nature with a small-town feel.

Indulge your inner Tarzan (or Jane) in the wild areas surrounding the city, or take in more civilized affairs like farmers markets and bike trails.

Efficient public transportation, a vibrant organic scene and plenty of eco-conscious hotels make this Brazilian city worth a visit.

Gorges, waterfalls and a vibrant wine and food scene make this college town worth a visit.

Inside this giant city are impressive parks, a fledgling organic scene and world-class subways and railways.

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, claiming a modest-sized metropolitan area with about a million people in total. It is perhaps best known as

Despite a few setbacks, such as the 2004 tsunami and recent political unrest, Phuket remains Thailand's showcase tourist destination. Its palm-fringed beaches,

Juneau is Alaska's unassuming capital city. Since it is located on the state's southern panhandle, it is influenced by the weather patterns of the Pacific Ocean

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province in terms of area, but it is one of the country's most prominent in terms of tourism and the environment. Many

Pittsburgh is one of the Eastern United States' former industrial powerhouses that has been successful in reinventing itself. Previously known for its now-shutt

Malaysia's Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. As a beach destination, it pales in comparison to the region's best stret

Mombasa, Kenya's second-largest city, is a hub for commerce and tourism in the country's southeastern coastal region. Though most would-be visitors are seduced

Belize, a tiny nation on Central America's Caribbean coastline, is at once accessible and remote. The country boasts a low population density (330,000 people li

Macau is usually associated with blackjack and baccarat. The East Asian gambling mecca, made up of a small peninsula and two islands that are now connected by a

Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) and the second largest city in Spain. Located along the northeastern coast of the I

With 646,000 residents living in an area of more than 70,000 square miles, North Dakota is one of the least populated states in the U.S. Its remote location, sa

Southeastern Ohio is the most rural region of its state. Sometimes referred to as Appalachian Ohio because it sits in the foothills of the famous eastern U.S. m

Las Vegas might be the king of Nevada's tourism industry, but Reno, Nevada's second largest city, is a tourism and gambling hotspot in its own right. Its neon m

Monaco is a tiny, independent city-state on the Mediterranean, surrounded by the French Riviera. It is famous for its glitzy casinos, Grand Prix race and imposs

In many ways, Paraguay is the ideal South American destination for nature tourists and environmentally conscious travelers. It is one of the world's largest hyd

This winter, New Hampshire will be the setting for some serious presidential primary campaigning and the non-stop news coverage that goes with it. However, for

Okinawa is a prefecture of Japan located in the Pacific Ocean between Japan's four main islands and Taiwan. The prefecture’s namesake, Okinawa Island, is know

The city of Auckland sits at the center of the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand. The nation is probably best known for its tradition of shepherding, for

A famous harbor and other natural attractions make this former victim of Rust Belt decay an ideal East Coast destination.

Birmingham sits at the center of England's West Midlands region. Though it is not on many international tourists' radar, it is the second-largest city in the co

Jeju Island is not on many Western tourists' radar. This speck of land off the southern coast of South Korea is hugely popular amongst domestic tourists and is

El Paso can be defined in many ways. It is a busy border crossing, the smaller of two cities that make up a cross-border metropolis (the Mexican city of Juarez

The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues.

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.

These restaurants offer gourmet food, regional specialties and a reason to change out of your hiking boots.

Gift will help support farmers market and healthy bodega programs; Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks at the launch event.

Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day 2009, and awareness events are planned across the country.

Contaminated sites being used to house wind farms, solar arrays and geothermal power plants.

Each year, as many as 20 million people get sick from drinking contaminated water in the U.S.

Moose lasagna, a hot seller at European stores operated by the world-dominating purveyor of flat-pack furnishings, is found to contain trace amounts of pork.

Amazon Give Back Box program makes donations easy, and you get a tax write-off as a bonus.

China will turn away 24 types of recyclable material imported from the U.S. and other countries due to concerns over contamination.

Have you secured the health of nature so we continue to have quality of life?

Walmart partner Conservation International has launched the "Nature is Speaking" campaign to provoke a conversation about nature's essential role in our lives.

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.

Support your favorite national park, forest or preserve by volunteering or visiting on National Public Lands Day.

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Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.

The plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups.

An award-winning MIT team has created a portable, solar-powered desalination system that could provide freshwater in remote locations.

The company that brands itself as kosher is now being sued by some of its customers who claim it actually isn't kosher.