The winter home of the Dalai Lama for hundreds of years, this palace dominates over Lhasa.

Trekking through the high passes of Tibet, exploring wildlife in Ecuador's jungles, or canoeing down a river in Utah. Here are 4 very cool and eco-friendly vacation getaways.

Eco-tourism became a buzzword about 20 years ago, and since then it's success can be measured by how the concept has spread globally. There are companies and organizations everywhere from Costa Rica and Panama, to Tibet and Gabon, that help travelers enjoy exploring the world in an ecological and sustainable way

Trekking through the high passes of Tibet, exploring wildlife in Ecuador's jungles, or canoeing down a river in Utah. Here are 4 very cool and eco-friendly vacation getaways