Product Description

Code Green is about discovering a more authentic travel experience. One that will challenge, change and inspire you.

It's about a connection. The connection you make with places of beauty. The connection you make with people who lead very different live from you. And it's about making connections in a sustainable way, so that the same opportunities will be there for the future.

Code Green is an alert to the need for change in the way we travel. It draws together almost 100 responsible travel experiences from across the planet, from budget backpacking to serious luxury, all linked by three defining principles; tread lightly on the environment, immerse yourself in the culture and have a positive economic benefit for the local community.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #290633 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

Review
"Code Green is an excellent guide that addresses the questions we all should be asking, regardless of whether we travel or not..." -- Transitions Abroad, November/December 2006

"Code Green...features accounts of some of the world's best sustainable travel experiences, stunning photography, [and] pragmatic advice.." -- Body & Soul, September 2006

Transitions Abroad, November/December 2006
'Code Green is an excellent guide that addresses the questions we all should be asking, regardless of whether we travel or not...'

From the Publisher
Who We Are
At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travellers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.

What We Do
* We offer travellers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
* We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.
* When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time.
* We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.
* We challenge our growing community of travellers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.
* We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travellers; not clouded by any other motive.

What We Believe
We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.

Customer Reviews

Real and unique life experiences
This is a great book that give a lot of unique and do-able travel ideas that would provide real life changing experiences.

It is separated by continent and gives about 10 suggestions each. Some of the suggestions are mainstream but the book offers ways to make the trip more "green" or more memorable. It gives alternative ways to room and board as well as alternative things to do when you're there.

The green concept is a little vague. They explain it in the beginning, but to them it seems that the trips either help the local economy OR the local environment, and only occasionally both. For example a road-trip on USA's Route 66 doesn't seem too environmentally friendly... driving for days. But they suggest you take in the culture and stay at locally run hotels and really add to the economy that now barely exists on the almost abandoned Route 66.

Overall I think the book touts cutural responsibility and expereinces that could really influence your life because of the people more than environmental impact.

There are some awesome ideas, one of my favorites is bear watching in Transylvannia, and I would recommend this book as a good couch travel book or to someone who is looking for real culture, to just a place to travel to.

exciting topic, disappointing execution
I was thrilled to find an entire book that focuses on green travel ideas. It's something I'm really interested in, but it's just so hard to find the right resources.

The book looks great. There are beautiful, color pictures of each destination, and the layout is completely professional. You could leave it out as a coffee talbe book.

Sadly, many of the destinations are pretty mainstream. They recommend the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and a road trip on Route 66 (how is driving for the sake of driving eco-friendly?) in the US. Their only recommendation in Guatemala, a beautiful country with lots of great places for responsible travel, is Antigua, a city backpackers refer to as Grinotenango.

The advice on each location is also lacking. They recommend going off the beaten path when you go to Hawaii, but they don't tell give any specific recommendations about where to go or avoid.

Thanks for trying Lonely Planet, but I'm gonna keep looking for a resource that will help me discover a more unique experience.

Travler's at heart BEWARE!
This book has one big problem, it makes me want to quit my job, jump on a plane, and travel to the world until the end of my days. Seriously. It is chock full of inspirational travel opportunities. I have done a lot of travel to third world countries and am always shocked and saddened by the depth of poverty in the world. It's hard as an outsider to know how best to help. This book gives useful resources and contacts in each featured country. It also spells out how each activity supports the local communities. I love this book. Whenever life gets rough, I pull this book out and make plans for my next big adventure! So beware, this book is addicting!