Eco travel

Travel News

Six serene spots to see spring in full bloom across Europe

Studies have revealed that time spent in nature can reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure.

04/05/2025

Nature

India's conservation efforts result in roaring success for tigers

Protecting these big cats means India is now home to roughly 75 per cent of the global tiger population.

03/02/2025

People

Meet Justin Francis, the tourism pioneer behind responsible travel

Justin Francis founded Responsible Travel as a groundbreaking holiday company seeking to drive change in tourism.

04/01/2025

Destinations

A tale of two Savoies: Traditional ski resorts vs eco-tourism

A local resident shares her views on the two opposing visions - Savoie and Haute-Savoie - for the French Alps.

20/12/2024

Experiences

This epic round-the-world train trip takes 59 days and costs €116,000

2025 will be the second time the experience goes ahead, suggesting there’s a real appetite for ultra high end travel by train.

23/10/2024

Travel News

Eurostar Snap tickets are half-price. What’s the catch?

Eurostar Snap tickets are available again for the first time since 2019.

18/10/2024

Business

‘Jet set’ tax call for Europe’s frequent flyers could raise billions

A UK-based think tank has called for a frequent flyer tax which could potentially raise billions of Euros. The New Economics Foundation (NEF) says the plans would apply to air passengers across Europe.

17/10/2024

Eco-Innovation

Europe is leading the way on installing green roofs

Europe boasts three decades of research and product development that underpin its thriving green roof industry.

11/07/2024

Business

Plan for luxury midnight trains from France hits the buffers

Private railway company Midnight Trains had wanted to offer a luxury night train service from France to other cities in Europe although a lack of money has stopped the idea from going ahead without sufficient backing from France's public authorities.

03/06/2024

Destinations

These 7 European cities are perfect for a flight-free spring break

Wondering how to plan a holiday to Amsterdam, Florence or Seville without flying? Travel by rail.

03/04/2024

Destinations

See France by train: An insiders’ guide to secret summer escapes

Cut your travel carbon footprint with these nine French summer holiday destinations - all accessible by train.

25/03/2024

Travel News

New night train connects four capitals from Brussels to Prague

“Night trains are now making a comeback all over Europe and I am very glad that the Czech Republic is not left behind.”

25/03/2024

People

This couple left the city to build their dream eco-community life

Their adventures in France and Portugal taught 'Growing Greener' how to create an eco-lodge built around nature, sharing and community.

09/03/2024

Experiences

Sustainable family travel: How to plan a greener summer holiday

Worried about your travel footprint? Here’s how to reduce the impact of your family holidays.

25/02/2024

Destinations

Five off-the-beaten-track destinations accessible by cruise

In partnership with Clia

Cruise destinations have diversified considerably since ships first set off Gibraltar-bound over 170 years ago, and 2024 looks set to continue that trend.

29/11/2023

Experiences

‘The city is killing us’: Why one eco-commune feels it has the answer

Ever dreamed of abandoning the city to live in the bucolic landscapes of central Italy? It’s easier than you think.

07/10/2023

Mobility

What will travelling through an airport be like in the year 2100?

It's 2100. Autonomous pods take you from home to the terminal and beyond, and biometrics allow smooth access to net-zero airports and aircraft.

18/09/2023

Destinations

Visit these beautiful cities with Portugal’s €49 rail pass

The €49 pass can be purchased each month and allows you to advantage of unlimited journeys on Portugal’s regional trains.

25/08/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Draft EU nature law survives major hurdle

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the closely-watched vote on the Nature Restoration Law, which would work to rehabilitate damaged ecosystems.

15/07/2023

Experiences

This eco-friendly canal boat has ‘no noise, no exhaust and no smell’

France's first hydrogen-powered tourist river boat has recently been cruising the canals of Burgundy, with zero carbon emissions.

12/06/2023