Listen to this wide ranging discussion on eco-tourism and sustainable travel. We discuss its value to the local communities and the greater role that plays to healing our planet.  This podcast reveals some of the world's best practitioners of eco travel and how their efforts make it better for all of us. Our guest is Merissa Principe.  She's a New York-based travel writer who says she  got the itch for travel at birth. After living in Germany for three years teaching pre-school on an Army based her desire to travel became a passion. She landed a job at CBS writing travel and lifestyle stories and never looked back. Her website citygirlriss features content from travel and lifestyle to beauty, fashion, home care and recipes.  A portfolio of her writing can be found at merissaprincipe.com. Here’s a link to one of her stories: Top 3 Eco Friendly Vacation Spots. Merissa's passion to protect our planet will leave those who listen wanting to do better.