Emese Maczko
@emesemaczko.bsky.social
Freelance Travel Writer focusing on #ecotourism and #sustainabletravel | Editor-in-chief for ecolodgesanywhere.com | Forbes Contributor | Bylines in Fortune, Euronews | MSN and Newsbreak Direct Publisher |
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Would you stay in a capsule hotel?
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Would you stay in a capsule hotel?
We went hiking in one of Hungary’s best trails. Especially lovely in the autumn.
October 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM
We went hiking in one of Hungary’s best trails. Especially lovely in the autumn.
Sustainability spending can become a core part of property development and operations. I interviewed several hotels that prove comfort and responsibility can evolve together.
#travel #hotel
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#travel #hotel
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These High-End Hotels Are Going Green Without Losing The Glamour
These luxury hotels prove that sustainability can becoming a core part of property development and operations and that comfort and responsibility can evolve together.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Sustainability spending can become a core part of property development and operations. I interviewed several hotels that prove comfort and responsibility can evolve together.
#travel #hotel
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#travel #hotel
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Th IUCN Green List Awards recognize protected areas meeting the highest standards for biodiversity, governance and community impact.
It grew this year with 27 new listings across 13 countries, making the total number over 100 listings across 230 sites.
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It grew this year with 27 new listings across 13 countries, making the total number over 100 listings across 230 sites.
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5 Award-Winning Wild Places Protecting Nature And Inviting Travelers
5 new protected areas on IUCN Green List stand out as not only pioneers in conservation, but as travel destinations that blend accessibility, adventure and eco-tourism.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Th IUCN Green List Awards recognize protected areas meeting the highest standards for biodiversity, governance and community impact.
It grew this year with 27 new listings across 13 countries, making the total number over 100 listings across 230 sites.
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It grew this year with 27 new listings across 13 countries, making the total number over 100 listings across 230 sites.
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“Every day you live, you make an impact on the planet. But you can choose what sort of impact you make. So choose wisely.”
Read my full article on the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall
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#janegoodall
Read my full article on the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall
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Jane Goodall’s Final Message: Tourism Must Save Wildlife, Not Exploit It
Today’s world lacks courage. People must find the courage to do the right thing. The health of the planet should be at the center of every political and economic conversations.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
“Every day you live, you make an impact on the planet. But you can choose what sort of impact you make. So choose wisely.”
Read my full article on the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall
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#janegoodall
Read my full article on the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall
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#janegoodall
The first week of October isn’t just another page on the calendar. This time offers a rare convergence of wildlife spectacles that you may never have heard of before.
#travel #nationalparks
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#travel #nationalparks
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The Biggest Fall Wildlife Events Happening In The U.S. Right Now
The first week of October isn't just another page on the calendar. This time offers a rare convergence of wildlife spectacles that you may have never heard of before.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The first week of October isn’t just another page on the calendar. This time offers a rare convergence of wildlife spectacles that you may never have heard of before.
#travel #nationalparks
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#travel #nationalparks
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Not all #hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into #luxurystays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing identity. #travel
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6 Urban Hotels That Carefully Transformed Abandoned Buildings Into Luxury Stays
Not all hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into luxury stays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing ...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Not all #hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into #luxurystays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing identity. #travel
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Not all hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into luxury stays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing identity.
#travel #hotel
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#travel #hotel
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6 Urban Hotels That Carefully Transformed Abandoned Buildings Into Luxury Stays
Not all hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into luxury stays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing ...
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September 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Not all hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into luxury stays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing identity.
#travel #hotel
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#travel #hotel
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Canadians cut more than 3 million trips to the U.S. this summer compared to 2024.
The vast majority of it was cross-border car travel that fell by roughly 2.7 million trips that are relatively low-cost, low-carbon and highly predictable.
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The vast majority of it was cross-border car travel that fell by roughly 2.7 million trips that are relatively low-cost, low-carbon and highly predictable.
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U.S. Lost 3 Million Of Its Most Sustainable Tourists This Summer
The dependable flow of Canadian visitors did not arrive this summer. Instead, Canadians spent their travel dollars either at home or overseas.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Canadians cut more than 3 million trips to the U.S. this summer compared to 2024.
The vast majority of it was cross-border car travel that fell by roughly 2.7 million trips that are relatively low-cost, low-carbon and highly predictable.
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The vast majority of it was cross-border car travel that fell by roughly 2.7 million trips that are relatively low-cost, low-carbon and highly predictable.
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No bad weather, only bad clothing. Guess which country? #travel #nobadweather
September 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
No bad weather, only bad clothing. Guess which country? #travel #nobadweather
Fall is among the best times for a road trip, and it becomes even more memorable when it is timed around iconic festivals. #travel #fallfoliage
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5 Fall Road Trips In The U.S. That Pair Changing Leaves With Unforgettable Events
Fall is among the best times for a road trip, and it becomes even more memorable when timed around iconic festivals.
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September 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Fall is among the best times for a road trip, and it becomes even more memorable when it is timed around iconic festivals. #travel #fallfoliage
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Beyond his film career, Robert Redford built an equally powerful legacy in environmental activism.
#sundance #remember #robertredford
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#sundance #remember #robertredford
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Robert Redford's Legacy At Sundance And Its Sustainable Tourism Model
Robert Redford's legacy lives on beyond his movie career. Here is to remember his environmental activism that lasted for more than five decades.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Beyond his film career, Robert Redford built an equally powerful legacy in environmental activism.
#sundance #remember #robertredford
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#sundance #remember #robertredford
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#FatBearWeek 2025 kicks off on Sep 18, giving everyone a chance to crown the fattest brown bear in Alaska’s #Katmai National Park.
The online competition registered more than 1 million votes last year is back for its 11th season.
Want to know more? #travel #alaska
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The online competition registered more than 1 million votes last year is back for its 11th season.
Want to know more? #travel #alaska
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Fat Bear Week 2025 To Bring Millions Closer To Alaska’s Brown Bears
Fat Bear Week 2025 kicks off on September 18, giving everyone a chance to crown the heftiest brown bear in Alaska’s Katmai National Park.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#FatBearWeek 2025 kicks off on Sep 18, giving everyone a chance to crown the fattest brown bear in Alaska’s #Katmai National Park.
The online competition registered more than 1 million votes last year is back for its 11th season.
Want to know more? #travel #alaska
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The online competition registered more than 1 million votes last year is back for its 11th season.
Want to know more? #travel #alaska
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Cooler weather, fewer crowds and seasonal events make October one of the best months to visit these five U.S. national parks. Each for a different reason. #travel #nationalparks www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...
5 U.S. National Parks To Visit In October
Cooler weather, fewer crowds and seasonal events make October one of the best months to visit these five U.S. national parks.
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September 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Cooler weather, fewer crowds and seasonal events make October one of the best months to visit these five U.S. national parks. Each for a different reason. #travel #nationalparks www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...
Since the release of Netflix’s hit #KPopDemonHunters, a new wave of set-jetters has headed to South Korea to visit the real-life locations they saw in the film. But what if set-jetting could be more than taking photos in front of famous locations? #travel #southkorea
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3 KPop Demon Hunters Tours That Are More Than Photo Ops
Since the release of Netflix’s hit KPop Demon Hunters, a new wave of set-jetters has headed to South Korea to visit the real-life locations they saw in the film.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Since the release of Netflix’s hit #KPopDemonHunters, a new wave of set-jetters has headed to South Korea to visit the real-life locations they saw in the film. But what if set-jetting could be more than taking photos in front of famous locations? #travel #southkorea
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Reposted by Emese Maczko
🪬🧿 There is no amount of money, oil, or gold in the world that is worth more than having bees, trees, and clean water.
August 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🪬🧿 There is no amount of money, oil, or gold in the world that is worth more than having bees, trees, and clean water.
But safari actually means 'journey’ in Swahili. And it should be so much more than just viewing wildlife. It should be about experiencing the land in every way possible. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #travel #africa #safari
5 Jeep-Free African Safari Adventures You Did Not Know Existed
Are travelers ready to leave the jeeps behind? These experiences challenge outdated ideas of what an African safari should be, by offering a deeper, more sustainable ways to explore the Old Continent.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
But safari actually means 'journey’ in Swahili. And it should be so much more than just viewing wildlife. It should be about experiencing the land in every way possible. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #travel #africa #safari
I have seen over 100 crossings during my 16 years of guiding, but I have never seen anything like this. I was visibly shaking," said Nick Kleer, who posted a video showing safari vehicles disrupting the Great Migration at the Mara River. #tanzania #travel #safari www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...
Behind The Viral Video: How Safari Vehicles Endangered The Great Migration In Serengeti
A viral video from Serengeti exposes how overcrowded safari vehicles disrupted the Great Migration. What went wrong? What can tourists do to behave responsibly?
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August 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I have seen over 100 crossings during my 16 years of guiding, but I have never seen anything like this. I was visibly shaking," said Nick Kleer, who posted a video showing safari vehicles disrupting the Great Migration at the Mara River. #tanzania #travel #safari www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...
New executive order aims to increase U.S. national park entrance fees for foreign visitors to boost funding and the same time a Supreme Court’s decision made NPS once again vulnerable to widespread staff reductions.
#forbes #trump #nationalparks
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#forbes #trump #nationalparks
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Why Trump’s Fee Hike May Not Solve The Deeper Problems In U.S. National Parks
The White House issued an executive order to raise entrance fees for foreign visitors to U.S. national parks at the same time the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision made park staff once again vulnerable to...
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July 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
New executive order aims to increase U.S. national park entrance fees for foreign visitors to boost funding and the same time a Supreme Court’s decision made NPS once again vulnerable to widespread staff reductions.
#forbes #trump #nationalparks
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#forbes #trump #nationalparks
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The primary locations of ‘Jurassic World:Rebirth’ in Thailand lie within national parks or protected areas. Visiting them responsibly is essential. Here is where it was filmed and how to visit each site with care for the environment. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #thailand #travel
Inside Thailand’s ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Filming Locations And How To Visit Them
4 stunning ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ filming locations in Thailand including how to visit them responsibly.
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July 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The primary locations of ‘Jurassic World:Rebirth’ in Thailand lie within national parks or protected areas. Visiting them responsibly is essential. Here is where it was filmed and how to visit each site with care for the environment. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #thailand #travel
If you forgot to book your July 4th plans, you’re not entirely out of luck. Not every national park in the United States requires advance reservations, timed entries or a lottery system. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...
July 4th Is Coming And These U.S. National Parks Are Open To Last-Minute Visitors
If you forgot to book your July 4th plans, you are not entirely out of luck. Not every national park in the United States requires advance reservations, timed entries or a lottery system.
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July 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
If you forgot to book your July 4th plans, you’re not entirely out of luck. Not every national park in the United States requires advance reservations, timed entries or a lottery system. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...
Whether it is witnessing ancient petroglyphs come alive with sunlight, meditating in the desert, or simply soaking in the longest golden hour of the year, the summer solstice offers a rare moment to be fully present. The only question is: where will you be? www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...
Summer Solstice 2025: Date, Time And Best U.S. Celebrations
The 2025 summer solstice falls on June 20. Discover exact timings, sacred U.S. sites aligned with the sun, and where to celebrate the longest day of the year.
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June 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Whether it is witnessing ancient petroglyphs come alive with sunlight, meditating in the desert, or simply soaking in the longest golden hour of the year, the summer solstice offers a rare moment to be fully present. The only question is: where will you be? www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...
U.S. is the only country among 184 global economies analyzed by WTCC and Oxford Economics that could lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year. It is a 22.5% decline. the equivalent of California’s annual tourism tax revenue. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #travel #tourism
U.S. Could Lose $12.5 Billion In Visitor Spending, Equal To California’s Entire Tourism Tax Revenue
The U.S. is the only country among 184 global economies that is poised to lose a staggering $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year. It is a 22.5% decline compared to 2024 and the eq...
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June 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
U.S. is the only country among 184 global economies analyzed by WTCC and Oxford Economics that could lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year. It is a 22.5% decline. the equivalent of California’s annual tourism tax revenue. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #travel #tourism
#journorequest - all info about what I need for my #Forbes stories in June is my Substack. Please email me if you can comment on any topics. emesemaczko.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to sunny June and new Forbes stories
From a regular contributor to Forbes covering sustainable travel.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#journorequest - all info about what I need for my #Forbes stories in June is my Substack. Please email me if you can comment on any topics. emesemaczko.substack.com/p/welcome-to...