More Livable, More Breathable: Top 5 Reasons to Move to Nashville
By tessa at May 5, 2013 | 2:52 pm | 0 Comment
When you think of Nashville, Tenn., it conjures images of country music stars of old and new. You might also think of ribs and charming Southern hospitality. What you may not know about Nashville is that it's consistently topping the lists of the most livable, hottest cities to live and grow. With a booming economy, both Forbes and Business Insider rank it in their
Make Your Friends Green With Envy With These Eco-Friendly Trips
By tessa at April 6, 2013 | 11:03 am | 0 Comment
"Going green" in everyday life means recycling bottles and cans, choosing Energy Saver appliances, using mass transit when possible, and planting native landscaping. But if going green means having that lifestyle 365 days a year, what happens when you go on vacation? Green Travel That's where ecotourism comes in. According to the International Ecotourism Society,
Is Travel Part of the Work Life Balance?
By tessa at March 24, 2013 | 11:23 am | 0 Comment
The Mayer / Sandberg Debate on Work Life Balance Over the past two weeks, work life balance has featured prominently in the news. Marissa Mayer, Yahoo's CEO and the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 company, reneged on Yahoo's prized work from home tradition. Critics skewered her for taking away the flexibility that moms and dads enjoyed while working for the internet
How Social Entrepreneur Ben Keene Devised Tribewanted: Hip, Sustainable Living
By tessa at March 1, 2013 | 5:11 pm | 0 Comment
Ben Keene, the social entrepreneur behind Tribewanted, explains how to be green through sustainable world travel and ecotourism. What did you do before you started Tribewanted? Worked for Madventurer - an adventure travel company. Drove Land Rovers to Timbuktu. Set-up sports projects in the South Pacific. So, fortunately, I was never on the path to a
Blending in: Savvy tips on exploring Larnaca like a local
By tessa at February 26, 2013 | 6:32 am | 0 Comment
Larnaca is steeped in culture and history, with numerous ancient sites to explore during a trip to coastal Greece. Car hire in Larnaca makes it easy to investigate the local areas of interest at your own pace, rather than being tied to the schedules of organised group trips. Larnaca Salt Lake is one of the most attractive areas to visit. Visitors can enjoy stunning
Tribewanted Contest, Monestevole, Italy | Creating Sustainable Communities One At A Time
By tessa at February 10, 2013 | 12:03 pm | 0 Comment
Tribewanted creates sustainable, income-earning communities around the world. One at a time. Local community members partner with international Tribe Members to create sustainable development, ecotourism, and a model community. Would you and a friend like to be one of the ‘first-footers’ at the launch party and opening week of Tribewanted
The Spirit of Giving – Safari Saves the Day
By tessa at December 30, 2012 | 9:19 am | 0 Comment
With great sadness, we learned that our dear friends at Marlin Lodge, Mozambique, were devastated by a fire recently. Their spectacular eco-resort on the Indian Ocean was supposed to host our Honeymoon Contest winners from 2012, who chose a 4-night stay at Marlin Lodge to celebrate their nuptials. But due to the fire, the honeymoon was in jeopardy as Marlin Lodge
Socially Green Revolution 2012: 10 Inspiring Stories on Travel that Gives Back
By tessa at December 19, 2012 | 10:03 am | 0 Comment
Socially Green Revolution 10 Inspiring Stories of Travel that Gave Back in 2012 Hi friends, Almost the end of another year - crazy! What did Kutoa's 75 hotels, ecolodges, and adventure companies do for their communities in 2012? Read on ... and be inspired. In this newsletter: South
PADI Dive Festival, Sao Paulo, Brazil: March 8-10, 2013
By tessa at November 14, 2012 | 2:46 pm | 0 Comment
PADI Dive Festival 2013 - Sao Paulo, Brazil The 11th Annual PADI Dive Festival is the biggest and most important event for the diving market in Latin America. Hosted at Sao Paolo's giant Anhembi Parque Congress and Exhibit Center, the event is designed to capture the attention of Brazil's exploding dive market. Vendors include equipment manufacturers, dive schools,
A Successful Career in Travel Blogging, Travel Marketing, and Holiday Cottages: Interview with Paul Johnson
By tessa at November 12, 2012 | 9:16 am | 0 Comment
Tessa Hessmiller, Founder of Kutoa, was delighted to have the opportunity to interview Paul Johnson, a successful travel blogger, online travel marketer, and owner of beautiful Lake District holiday cottages in England. Here's what Paul had to say: The Early Years - Where are you from originally? Paul: I am from Manchester, UK, but now live an hour and a half to
60% Off: Travel Deal at Exclusive B & B in Honduras, November 2012
By tessa at November 11, 2012 | 2:04 pm | 0 Comment
60% Off: Travel Deal at Exclusive B & B in Honduras, November 2012 Our friends at Hacienda la Esperanza, an astounding socially greenB & B that donates all proceeds to its affiliated medical center established by the owners, is offering an incredible deal for the month of November. Save 60% on this travel deal: $49 + tax per night (includes breakfast).
Majorca Holidays: A Relaxing Experience
By tessa at November 11, 2012 | 1:39 pm | 0 Comment
If you are searching for a relaxing vacation on various travel booking sites such as Thomson then there is nowhere better to spend it than in Majorca, Spain. The largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca is not as nightclub oriented as Ibiza, but with a little more to see and do than its neighbour Menorca. You just can’t go wrong wherever you choose to stay on the
