Category: Sustainable Travel

Your Guide to Astro-Tourism in Europe (Updated 2022)

On my trip to the Galapagos Islands, I spent every night on the top deck of our 20-passenger boat with my gaze fixated on the sky.  This was the first time in years I’d seen...

Best Travel Gifts for Eco-Warriors (Valentine’s Day 2021)

Many inspiring journeys have been taken by eco-warriors with sustainability top of mind, like bicycle rides through Europe, train- and bus-hopping voyages, and tours with agencies that focus on sustainability and conservation. If you're looking...

Dark Sky Locations for Stargazing in Wales

In the coming months, should you venture into the darkness of Wales' Cambrian Mountains, you'll find locals and travellers thrilled at the notion of observing a dark sky bespeckled with the glow of a million...

New Travel Trends, 2020 Edition

It won't come as a surprise that many of the new travel trends for 2020 are eco-friendly, sustainable and carbon neutral. There's no question about it, travel is changing – for the simple reason that...

How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism

With natural attractions crippling under the weight of oppressive crowds, protestors taking to the streets of cities like Venice and Barcelona, and overcrowding becoming a matter of life and death on Mount Everest, it’s easy...

What is Responsible Travel?

Not entirely sure what responsible travel is? Don't worry, you're not the only one. In a way, responsible travel is an umbrella term that could encompass sustainable tourism, ecotourism, and ethical tourism as well. In this...

Ethical Animal Tourism: How to Tell if Your Wildlife Tour is Legit

Animal lovers from across the globe have one thing in common: they all dream of seeing their favourite animals in their native habitats! While venturing into the jungle to see a tiger may not be...