Joe from TerraCurve.com - ProfilesArchive

About Me

What is TerraCurve.com?

TerraCurve.com is an unbiased news resource, featuring the best green-travel related news, places, people, events, networks, and press releases.

Its mission is to enable individuals and businesses to actively participate in the effort to fight for a greener, brighter future, by educating themselves on the environmental policies of the travel choices they make.

TerraCurve.com is my own personal project; an avenue of creativity that allows me to combine my beliefs in social responsibility with my own professional and personal experience.

The site was just launched this past May 2008, so obviously it is in its earliest stages. I have some big plans for it, and hopefully anyone interested will be able to get something out of the entire effort.

My Interests

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So, exactly what is green travel?

"Green travel" is one of many catch phrases -- like ecotourism, sustainable tourism and responsible travel -- that are used a lot these days. But what exactly do these terms mean?

There are various shades of difference among all these terms, but at the heart of the matter is the importance of protecting the natural and cultural environment of the places you visit. That means conserving plants, wildlife and other resources; respecting local cultures and ways of life; and contributing positively to local communities.

Why travel green?

With nearly 1 billion tourists crisscrossing the globe every year, it's more important than ever for travelers to minimize their individual impact on the earth's natural and cultural treasures. The potential negative effects of tourism are both local and global; oceanfront hotels contribute to beach erosion in Hawaii, rising numbers of visitors threaten the fragile ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands, and carbon dioxide emissions from planes are a growing contributor to global warming.

Taking a green approach to travel is an easy and essential way to protect the places you love to visit, not just for yourself but for the travelers who come after you and for the people who will continue to live there long after you've flown home. As an added bonus, it often makes for a more rewarding, authentic travel experience, encouraging deeper connections with the people and places you visit.

Why am I on Myspace?

Well, I am simply looking for ways to connect with every possible person that has an interest in environmentally-friendly and eco-progressive travel options, ideas and experiences.

I am also looking for as much feedback as I can possibly get! Since the site is an entirely grass-roots operation, a "one-man shop", I am doing all of the design, development, maintenance, editing, marketing and so on all by myself.

My Blog

Next time you travel, listen to this on your iPod

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/03/04/next-time-you... Indie Rock Band Trees On Fire is letting out a rebel yell in the hopes of building a better planet with their new album, Organica Volume One. ...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:29:00 GMT

New discounts for volunteer travelers

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/16/new-discounts... Save Money While You Help Change the World - A new discount card for travelers volunteering abroad has just launched, enabling people to experie...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:26:00 GMT

Tourism for Tomorrow 2009 - 12 finalists named for sustainable tourism award : TerraCurve.com -

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/16/tourism-for-t... Since 2003, the prestigious awards recognize best practices in sustainable tourism in four different categories destination stewardship, conserv...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:21:00 GMT

Asias Top 10 Adventure Resorts

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/16/asias-top-10-... Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, unveiled its Top 10 Adventure Resorts in the Asia/Pacific r...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:14:00 GMT

Green style sets the stage at Nashvilles new Hutton Hotel

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/13/green-style-s... Hutton Hotel, Nashvilles newest star, combines high style with responsible indulgence. The four-star independent luxury hotel on West End has o...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:52:00 GMT

Traveling with kids? Try Trekaroo

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/12/traveling-wit... With thousands of kid-friendly activities and places to stay, Trekaroo is a resource for parents to find reviews, get tips, ask questions, and con...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:53:00 GMT

Corporate travel gets adventurous with Ascent Adventure

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/09/corporate-tra... Ascent Adventure Consultants, the Apex NC based professional corporate training and professional rock climbing guiding service, has launched their...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:38:00 GMT

A new 'green' boutique spa comes to Napa

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/06/a-new-green-b... Bardessono, a new 62-room boutique luxury inn and spa opening this week on a 4.9-acre site in Yountville, California, in the heart of Napa Valley,...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:19:00 GMT

Airlines must work together towards a green future

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/04/airlines-must... Japan Airlines have conducted a flight partly powered by a biofuel produced from the plant camelina. The Boeing 747-300 took off from Tokyos Hane...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:48:00 GMT

Green Spa Network gains Auberge Resorts as its latest member

http://www.terracurve.com/2009/01/29/green-spa-net... Auberge Resorts today announced its company-wide membership in the Green Spa Network, the premiere spa industry association dedicated to bringing ...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:25:00 GMT