Sustainable travel isn’t just a trend, and for our planet to survive, it needs to be the norm. Travel is well and truly back up and running, but you know what isn’t? Greenwashing. Not around here! Climate-conscious adventurers want to know how to travel sustainably, and ensure they leave a positive mark on the communities…
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From reef to rescue: the 10 top destinations for marine conservation volunteering
Travelling gives us a chance to explore new worlds, including those underwater. Whether you’re a scuba newbie (Hi, Discovery Diver), or a Dive Master, it’s never been easier to submerge ourselves in the big blue and rub shoulders with our fishy friends (do fish even have shoulders?) Vibrant coral reefs and their residents attract travellers…
Should we still be visiting natural beauty spots?
We’ve all done it: scrolled past snapshots of dazzling waterfalls, paradisiacal beaches and jaw-dropping mountain ranges and instantly felt a burning desire to see them in person. You might follow this up by adding them to your ever-growing bucket list or, if you’re anything like me, by immediately searching for flights. Just a few weeks…
17 eco-friendly hostels perfect for the sustainable traveller!
When you travel, how much do you think about your impact on the planet? Is sustainable travel something that’s always at the front of your mind? Being kind to the earth is something we should all consider when we’re on the road, whether that’s by choosing trains over flights, saving energy and water or respecting…
Best sustainable activities to spice up your next trip
We all want to make a positive impact on the places we visit, so what are our top tips for sustainable travel? Packing plastic-free items, staying in hostels and avoiding planes are all good for the environment. Supporting family-run cafes and tour companies makes a difference to local communities. But what are the best sustainable…
The sustainable packing list every traveller needs!
By now, we’re aware of the environmental impact travelling has. When you’re on the road without home comforts, in countries where being eco-friendly isn’t so easy, single-use plastic is often the norm. Tourist attractions full of discarded packaging, beaches covered in rubbish, not to mention how much waste half-eaten plane food creates… While we have…
The top 5 countries leading the way in sustainable development & why you should visit them
There are many reasons to look after our planet and, of course, the freedom to keep exploring wonderful places is a reason high on many backpackers’ lists. The United Nations adopted 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2015 to work on social, economic and environmental issues. It may be no surprise to hear that Northern…
Should you put the Killing Fields on your Cambodia itinerary?
When you’re watching the sun rise spectacularly over the beautifully decaying temples of Angkor Wat or sipping cocktails on a dreamy Koh Rong beach, it’s hard to picture Cambodia as anything other than peaceful. Nevertheless, behind the country’s calm façade hides a horrifying history – one that still very much exists within living memory. The…
The ultimate ethical travel checklist
If you’re someone who loves travelling but worries that one day your bucket list destinations will have been destroyed by – you guessed it – travellers, then look no further. I often find myself conflicted about backpacking when looking at flight emissions, watching heartbreaking nature documentaries and listening to local tour guides discuss the amount…
Tackling travel disasters: what to do when things go wrong
Travelling is magical. Regardless of where you go or what you do, you’ll come back with new memories, new friends, and some crazy new stories to tell. But, as with most things that involve a bit of risk, there are a few bits & bobs that can go wrong. Luckily, there’s not much that can’t…
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