This is the best news we have had all year. A committee of concerned and influential citizens have come together to build a new recycling depot in Tulum! The struggle for recycling plastics, paper and more is now over, the final sustainable practice that Tulum has long been waiting for! The ground will be broken [...]
Is it the end of the world as we know it? and do we feel fine?
This REM song has been in our heads all day…did they know something that we did not? Is today really the end of the world? According to our neighbors here in Tulum, Mexico, a mayan community and home to the Tulum ruins, the world is not ending today, but it is the birth of [...]
More sustainable tour options in Tulum – Catamaran tours
We love finding great people who do great things. Fernando, the owner of a catamaran in Tulum is one of those people, building interesting tours in Tulum that sustain the beauty and delicate eco-system that visitors find in Tulum. As a marine archeologist and trained boat cpatain, Fernando found his calling as a young boy [...]
New sustainable travel options in Tulum at Casa de las Olas!
The new bikes are in! Casa de las Olas has added another dimension to their sustainable living practices by adding bikes as an option for guests! No more rental cars needed to cruise around and check out restaurants, the Tulum Ruins or travel to Cesiak. If you are up for a bit of a slow [...]
Sustainable and ingenius – Nature makes more music
Our trees make music every day, the waves make even more. When you add the wind you get a natural symphony that lulls you to sleep or just keeps you occupied on the beach. What we have not tried yet is a manipulation of natural sounds to create yet another dimension to sustainable music. This [...]
Tulum travel tip – Best transportation options in Tulum
Navigating Tulum for the new visitor can be a bit tough. Knowing the best transportation options on your first visit even tougher. What is the best transportation option for your Tulum vacation? What are the transportation options in Tulum? Knowing your options first is the best way to make the decision and knowing where you [...]
Smart phone apps for sustainability education and measurement
Now this is fun! There are some great sustainable education and measurement apps that can be downloaded to your smartphone. Seriously! and are enjoying them. Sustainability is one of those words that many people use but they are not sure really what it means or entails. If you are deeply rooted into sustainable movement, you [...]
7 reasons to visit Tulum and the Riviera Maya
Do we really need a reason to visit to Tulum? With its pristine beaches, privacy and wanderlust, do we really need a reason? No, but there are many reasons why Tulum should be a top choice for your vacation in 2012 and 2013. For those looking for a reason, here are seven reasons why you [...]
Tulum travel tip for new Tulum visitors
If this will be your first trip to Tulum, Mexico, congratulations! You will find Tulum to be a wonderful vacation destination that offers a wide variety of options for every visitor and vacationer. Tulum as a destination is very different from other coastal cities located in the Riviera Maya. The Mayan influence that the city [...]
