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Eiffel Tower illuminated at night.

May 13, 20207 min read

Virtual Vacation: France

Marsel van Oosten. Female leopard on termite mound at sunrise in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

May 13, 20203 min read

"New Big 5" project wants to change how we think about wildlife conservation

Blue Banded Bee In Flight

May 11, 20207 min read

How beekepers around the world are keeping colonies alive

Na Pali Coast, Kauai.

May 8, 20202 min read

Hawaii wants to ensure a sustainable relationship with tourism post-COVID-19

Camping luggage tightly packed into a car trunk in a forest setting.

May 7, 20208 min read

9 car camping essentials for summer road trips

DECEMBER 11, 2016: a French street in the Montmartre district with small cafes, restaurants and art galleries.

May 4, 20202 min read

The cities aiming to become bike and pedestrian-friendly after lockdown

October 1, 2017: Statue of Bartolome Esteban Murillo, next to the Museo del Prado (The Prado Museum) and Real Jardín Botánico.

Apr 28, 20203 min read

These cities around the world lead the way towards a greener future

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Apr 25, 20202 min read

Dutch Hyperloop company plans to connect Paris to Amsterdam in just 90 minutes

Apr 16, 20202 min read

A huge environmental event has moved online for Earth Day

Breaching humpback whale against snowcapped mountains seen in the distance in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Alaska, United States.

Apr 3, 20202 min read

Oceans restored by 2050? Scientists report it can be done

Chiang Mai, THAILAND - June 16, 2012: Adult and baby elephants eating sugar cane.
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Apr 2, 20205 min read

How to travel responsibly in Chiang Mai

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Mar 25, 20208 min read

Where the river runs red: a family adventure to the heart of former FARC territory

Mar 24, 20206 min read

Why Kagawa is the perfect prefecture for sustainable travelers

Mar 23, 20202 min read

Copenhagen aims to be carbon-neutral by 2025 – here’s what that means for travellers

A 6 year old boy is coloring a world map with colored pencils. There is also an atlas on the table. He is concentrating on his geography homework.

Mar 10, 20206 min read

9 ways to teach your kids about the world without leaving home

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Mar 5, 20205 min read

5 hotels working to restore coral reefs around the world

Mar 4, 20205 min read

Slow travel in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea

The jetty at Lundy is a narrow wooden walkway jutting out into the sea. There's a white lighthouse tucked among the green clifftops. The mainland can be seen faintly in the background

Mar 2, 20205 min read

Sustainability: what Lundy Island can teach us about saving the planet

Airplane is about to land at the airport with some flare from the bottom view

Feb 28, 20204 min read

Have you ever wondered how green your airline actually is?

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Feb 27, 20202 min read

This company will give you extra holiday time if you don't fly

Feb 26, 20202 min read

Prince Harry’s newest venture showcases eco-friendly travel choices

Feb 26, 20206 min read

Where to experience Puerto Rico’s vibrant cultural scene in 2020

Flowing river with Handies Peak behind, in the vast mountains of the majestic San Juan Mountain Range near Lake City Colorado.

Feb 26, 20203 min read

These US states are taking federal land protections into their own hands

Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777 flying over Auckland City

Feb 26, 20202 min read

Over two years Air New Zealand diverts 900 tons of inflight waste

Aerial vew of bay, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

Feb 25, 20202 min read

This hike will let you take in some of Thailand's best views - but it's only open for a week

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Feb 25, 20203 min read

Rooftop beekeeper ensures this Parisian hotel always has honey

Mountaineers on Mont Blanc traversing a snowy ridge.

Feb 24, 20203 min read

Amid concerns of habitat destruction, France looks to restrict access to Mont Blanc

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Feb 20, 20207 min read

Botswana walking safaris let you slow down and savor the Kalahari

Aerial of Seven Rila Lakes in National Park Rila.
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Feb 20, 20203 min read

This national park in Eastern Europe combines adventure and sustainability perfectly

$A man wearing a blue Shore-Tex Lifepack, charging his phone via a cable from the bag$

Feb 18, 20206 min read

9 great sustainable travel products for your next trip

Aerial long-exposure of the Selamat Datang Monument at night.

Feb 18, 20206 min read

What would a truly eco-friendly city look like? We ask the experts as Indonesia plans to build new capital

Airplane's shadow over a crowded beach at Playa Caleta.

Feb 18, 20207 min read

Will sustainable air travel ever be possible?

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Feb 17, 20201 min read

Delta announces ambitious plans to go carbon neutral

Young couple with coffee in a travel mug hold hands while hiking through a forest in the summer.
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Feb 14, 20205 min read

How to rent outdoor gear when traveling

A Eurostar train at St Pancras station in London, with an arched glass and steel roof above

Feb 14, 20205 min read

How sustainable are planes, trains and coaches on top European routes?

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Feb 14, 20202 min read

Help fight fast fashion by renting your next holiday wardrobe from this tour operator

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Feb 13, 20202 min read

This eye-catching electric tricycle quickly transforms into a micro camper

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Feb 13, 20201 min read

Vienna's public transport users can get free museum and concert tickets

Feb 11, 20203 min read

Amtrak service will be returning to the Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina

Young girl enjoying a coastal train trip with yellow binoculars.

Feb 11, 20205 min read

10 tips for taking a long-distance train with kids

A tomb at the Pere Lachaise, the most famous cemetery of Paris.

Feb 11, 20206 min read

Cemetery tourism: an ethical traveller's guide to graveyards

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Feb 10, 20202 min read

Electric scooters may soon become legal in London

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Feb 5, 20202 min read

Prague seeks restrictions on Airbnb to curb overtourism

Half a dozen hikers walk along a forested trail to the summit of Mount Takao in Tokyo. The hikers wear backpacks and one uses a long stick to assist with walking.

Feb 5, 20203 min read

Self-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt Fuji

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Feb 5, 20204 min read

'I'd never seen real snow before' - volunteer braves subzero conditions on Antarctic trip

The coast of Baja California Sur, as seen from a hilltop near Todos Santos.
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Feb 4, 20207 min read

How one eco-resort is removing plastic from Todos Santos

Feb 4, 20205 min read

Bogotá's weekly car-free Ciclovia gives visitors and locals a chance to explore by bike

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Feb 4, 20206 min read

Why now is the time to plan a trip to Australia

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Jan 29, 20202 min read

Travel from Barcelona to Madrid from €10 on Spain's new high-speed train

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Jan 29, 20201 min read

California opens miles of coastal hiking and biking trails to the public

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Jan 29, 20205 min read

Visiting the French Alps in the time of climate change

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Jan 28, 20202 min read

Intrepid launches subscription service to help travelers offset their carbon emissions

Two pieces of driftwood dominate the shot, surrounded by pristine white sand with turquoise sea stretching into the distance.

Jan 28, 20205 min read

How to have a sustainable visit to the Great Barrier Reef

Jan 27, 20201 min read

IKEA is building its greenest store to date in the centre of Vienna

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Jan 27, 20201 min read

Go heli-hiking from a polar vessel with a low eco-footprint

Jan 27, 20205 min read

How to be sustainable on your hiking trip

Jan 26, 20206 min read

Why you should consider taking the bus to your European city break

Venetians in kayaks protest against cruise ships after accidenton June 08, 2019 in Venice, Italy. Following the incident of the cruise ship Opera, of the company MSC, which occurred on 02 June 2019, the No Big Ships committee organized a protest march in Venice asking for the passage of large ships near San Marco to be banned.

Jan 25, 20202 min read

Venice protesters take to the water again

Jan 24, 20205 min read

How to visit Puerto Rico after the earthquakes

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Jan 24, 20201 min read

China becomes latest country to announce ban on single-use plastics

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