More about this topic

Conscious Travel

Why is community immersion the future of responsible tourism?

Jenny Southan argues how community-based travel will be a cornerstone of tourism in 2021.

29/01/2021

Conscious Travel

What’s it like to spend time with remote communities?

Jenny Southan travels to Lapland to stay with the only Indigenous community in the EU.

29/01/2021

Green News

Stop the selfie: Photos with monkeys may be driving illegal pet trade

The IUCN has issued guidance asking celebrity scientists to stop posing for photos with primates.

25/01/2021

Conscious Travel

Why are agricultural escapes so popular among urban dwellers?

COVID-19 has left urbanites weary and craving connection with the earth. 'Cultivications' are the next big thing.

22/01/2021

Travel News

A trip to the Balearics could soon be single-use plastic free

The Mediterranean is the world’s most polluted sea and tourism is one of the major contributors.

10/01/2021

Travel News

Egypt’s Giza Pyramids are getting a revamp to boost tourism

After 4,500 years, Egypt's Pyramid Plateau deserves an upgrade.

07/01/2021

Eco-Innovation

Snow safari: The world's first electric sleds hit the Arctic

Tourists can now travel around Lapland in environmentally-friendly snowmobiles.

27/12/2020

Travel News

Discover the secret Italian islands where overtourism isn't an issue

Just off the northern coast of Sicily is the dazzling Aeolian archipelago, with something to offer in every season.

26/12/2020

Travel News

Visitors to Palau are now required to sign an eco-pledge on arrival

The nation in Micronesia is the first to change its immigration policies in favour of environmental protection.

16/12/2020

Travel News

Travel the world from your sofa with this random location generator

Danny Holmgren sparked an online holiday trend when his tweet went viral overnight.

07/12/2020

Travel News

The best glamping spots in Europe for a coronavirus-safe holiday

COVID-19 has left us desperate to be in nature, but for people who don't want to give up luxury, there's glamping.

29/11/2020

Travel News

The best hiking spots in Europe to reconnect you with nature

Here are six places for you to enjoy a mindful hike, surrounded by the best of Europe.

26/11/2020

Travel News

Lockdown has made UK holidaymakers more eco-conscious

COVID-19 and the impact of nationwide lockdowns has had a big influence on people’s attitudes towards the tourism industry and its effect on the environment.

23/11/2020

Nature

How did Costa Rica become the greenest, happiest country in the world?

The country made some bold decisions about how to spend its money.

18/11/2020

Travel News

Adieu overtourism! The next big little Greek island getaways

While Mykonos and other Instagram-friendly Greek isles are flooded with tourists, the same can't be said about these stunning islands.

07/11/2020

Travel News

What are Europe’s top 10 eco-friendly tourist attractions?

Attractions across Europe were ranked for their sustainability credentials.

30/10/2020

Green News

Egypt’s fight to preserve coral reefs in the Red Sea

How one tourist hotspot banned single-use plastic.

28/09/2020

Moments

Two friends cycle 2,000 km across Europe on a plant-based diet

The pair cycled through eight countries and raised over €2,000 for WWF's Amazon appeal fund.

14/09/2020

Green News

The travel blogger making the most of Europe in a converted van

Jess Meyrick has over 170k followers on Instagram. So how does she stay grounded? In a van, that's how.

10/08/2020

Green News

This 100% solar powered ocean pod is reimagining tourism

The designer was inspired by the underwater hideout of a Bond villain.

26/07/2020