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For the Love of Rain…
Kim Lisagor talks sustainable travel in "endangered places" around the world and shares stories from her experiences while researching for her recent book.
Kimberly Lisagor is a writer, adventurer and sustainable travel advocate. She has written about travel and the environment for Outside, Mother Jones, Men’s Journal, National Geographic Adventure, USA Weekend, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and other publications.Her most recent book, Disappearing Destinations: 37 Places in Peril and What Can Be Done to Help Save Them (co-authored with Heather Hansen), covers beautiful, endangered places such as Machu Picchu, Glacier National Park and the Congo Basin of Africa. We spoke with Kim about putting together the book, her travel experiences, and sustainability.Amble Resorts: Tell us about a meaningful, early travel experience.Kimberly Lisagor: I spent a month in Jerusalem with my Dad. While he was working in a local clinic, I was...MORE
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Permaculture Farm
Behind-the-Scenes at Isla Palenque’s Future Organic Farm
Principles of permaculture make perfect sense for our on-island organic farm. Fresh, locally-grown produce will complement dining experiences on Isla Palenque....MORE
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Island Hiking
A Seriously Green Commute: Hiking to Work on Isla Palenque
What if your daily commute required jungle hiking the route to work on a paradise island? Now that's a green commute worth getting out of bed for!...MORE
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Sustainable Tourism
Trekking Responsible Can Be Tricky: Sustainable Travel Guide
Options abound for 'ecotourism,' 'responsible travel,' and other green travel trends. Allie breaks it down into 3 bread-and-butter tips for sustainable travel....MORE
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Belize Fishing
Notes from a Lobster Fishing Boat in Belize
After a day spent in a boat with two master fishermen and 400 freshly-caught lobster, Megan knows all about sustainable fishing during lobster season in Belize....MORE
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Sustainability Techniques
Don’t Let it Go Down the Drain! How To Harvest Rainwater
A handy how-to guide for harnessing the power of the skies! Lacey outlines the three main components of a safe and efficient rainwater collecting system....MORE
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Dining in Panama
Valley of the Moon: A Beyond Organic Restaurant in Panama
Learn what "beyond organic" food is and where you can get it - at its most appetizing - while dining in Panama. The coffee alone makes your visit worthwhile!...MORE
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Eco-Development News
Isla Palenque Construction Progress Report: April 2012
Behind the scenes at Amble Resorts' premier eco-development on Isla Palenque. Follow the construction progress and have some fun learning how to weld with Ben....MORE
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Sustainable Travel
For the Love of Rain…
Kim Lisagor talks sustainable travel in "endangered places" around the world and shares stories from her experiences while researching for her recent book....MORE
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Holiday Vacation Home
Tropical Christmas Decor – You’ll Be A Natural in No Time!
The tree isn't the only green that glows in our annual tropical Christmas decorations roundup. This holiday season let your decor shine with natural elements....MORE
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Chiriqui Tours
Kotowa Coffee Plantation Tour
The Island Interns get an inside look at the process of making some of the best coffee in the world....MORE
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Eco(nomically)-Friendly
A Note on Resources and Price Signals
Instigated by a post by Tyler Cowen, Ben discusses the economic benefit of sustainable choices for Amble Resorts' Panama and Belize eco-developments....MORE
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Eco Design
It’s Earth Day
Isla Palenque is designed with green principles in mind....MORE
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Places
Unique Travel Experiences
Whether you are planning a trip to Central America or just looking for some great travel inspiration or interesting articles about the the best places to travel in world, you’ve ambled to the right place. Read More >>
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Travel
Follow the Adventures of the Island Interns
Luke and Ben, winners of our 2011 Island Intern Contest, spent the summer living in the wild jungles of Isla Palenque and exploring the surrounding area. Between bonfires and boat rides, they managed to write some of the best travel blog posts available about Panama.
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Adventure
The World’s Adventure Capital
From the tops of the trees to the bottom of the ocean, we’ve got adventure in Central America covered. From happenstance adventures that come of living abroad to the adrenaline rush that comes from a purposeful challenge, there’s a place for adventure of every level on The Ambler.
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Nature
What is Natural?
“Humans are not separate from nature, but just as much a part of it as any other creature.”
In this post, the President of Amble Resorts reminds us to think about what is natural >>
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Culture
Hanging out with the locals
Whether visiting indigenous communities that live the way they did hundreds of years ago, or trying a recipe inspired by far away in the warmth of your own kitchen, gain an in-depth understanding of Central American culture.
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Sustainability
Ecosystems worth visiting and sustaining
We study sustainability trends and practices so that we may best preserve the places that we love.
Fishing by the Rules: Sport Fishermen Embrace Sustainable Techniques >>
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Business
Not Your Average Business Trip
From the meaning of sustainable development to the ins and outs of real estate ownership, this is where we fill you in on what it takes to create an Amble Resort. Read more >>
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