Photo of Vanuatu by PhillipC

Okay, okay - bad pun, I know. But I couldn’t resist.

OurPlanet Retreats is pioneering a new form of eco-friendly tourist accommodation - spherical lodges suspended in trees, with the first locations planned for Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and the Philippines - and the twist is, anyone can become a shareholder.

Even if you’re not looking to get into the green tourism phenomenon on the business end of things, the site’s still worth taking a look at - those spheres are pretty darn cool!

Know of any innovative eco-tourism projects? What’s the strangest place you’ve ever slept while traveling? Let us know in the comments!

Eva Holland

Eva Holland is a historical researcher and freelance writer based in Ottawa, Canada. She is a blogger for World Hum and for Rolf Potts Vagablogging, and her travel writing has appeared in The Ottawa Citizen, and The Edmonton Journal.