Lonely Planet Code Green: Experiences of a Lifetime (General Reference) [Paperback]

Kerry Lorimer (Author)

Book Description

Series: General Reference | Publication Date: May 1, 2006

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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.
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* 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741047919
• ISBN-13: 978-1741047912
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,225,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and Inspiring Ideas for Eco-Travel, June 7, 2006

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Wanderlust (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Code Green: Experiences of a Lifetime (General Reference) (Paperback)

This book is fantastic. If you love to travel but worry about the impact on the environment, culture, and economics of where you are visiting, or if you are looking for unique vacation ideas that are completely off any tourist track, this is the guide for you. It gives practical ideas and recommendations on a host of travel experiences from rebuilding temples in Mongolia and Nepal to observing lemurs for the National Parks in Madagascar. These aren't just ethereal ideas either-- the author gives you the web site for each project, the best times to go, how to get there, the costs, etc. And not all are about "volunteering"; there are suggestions for isolated islands in Micronesia (where all the money you spend goes directly to the locals who live there), hiking wildflower fields in Switzerland, and other more "luxury" vacation plans. Plus, there are explorations of some of the questions we all face when traveling: Should I give to beggars? Are indigenous tours and sites exploitative or appreciated? I recommend this book to anyone who wants to tread lightly, immerse themselves in culture, and make a positive economical impact while on vacation.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Travler's at heart BEWARE!, October 5, 2006

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Melissa M. Swenson (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Code Green: Experiences of a Lifetime (General Reference) (Paperback)

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!

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars exciting topic, disappointing execution, February 1, 2007

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Jordan Michel (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Code Green: Experiences of a Lifetime (General Reference) (Paperback)

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.