Like most human activities though, hiking can affect the planet without you realizing it. Here are some changes you can make so you can enjoy this activity while still being eco friendly. 

Plant-based eating is a trend that’s gone global. Traveling as a vegan can be a bit difficult, but it’s getting easier with each passing year. Vegan restaurants that offer plant-based meat and traditional vegetarian meals are popping up throughout the US and countries around the world.

In today’s post, I’ll give you some great tips for keeping up with your vegan diet while traveling.

Citizen science allows literally every single person on this planet to collect, submit, and sometimes even analyse data. Sounds too good to be true? Just wait until you find out just how easy it actually is.

Ecotourism is a way of travelling the world while making as little negative impact as possible, but many people avoid it as they feel it isn't for them. There are plenty of myths swirling around about ecotourism, so let's debunk them here and now.

With life slowly returning back to business as usual, now is the time to futureproof your business and implement sustainability strategies that will keep your business on track for the long-term.

In this blog, we will explore how businesses can make a positive impact, strengthen their branding, and set an example for other businesses by choosing to operate sustainably.

Whether you’re traveling to a tourist destination or going somewhere off the beaten path, shopping like a local has its perks. It’ll engrain you in new and interesting cultures, it’s usually cheaper, and you’ll be helping your destination boost their local economy.

Read more about how you can get the full experience of a specific location and culture by shopping like a local.

When traveling, you want to experience everything your destination has to offer, from its culture, art, music to it’s gastronomy. Experiencing local cuisines can sometimes be a challenge for those who follow specific diets, such as plant-based and vegan lifestyles.

Luckily, there are many apps out there that make eating according to your preferences easier.

This week’s blog is all about van travel. Try scrolling through the nearly 12 million Instagram photos tagged #vanlife and you’ll see picturesque mountains, starry skies, sunsets at the beach, and dogs roaming free in the great outdoors.

Do you want to know more about how van travel became a sustainable travel trend? Read on!

Sustainable tourism is a natural fit for Mexico thanks to its plentiful environmental, social and cultural assets.

In this week’s blog we’ll take a look at how Mexico, as a resilient tourism destination, is moving in the direction of sustainability and why you should too.

How can you make sure that your holiday does not only not negatively impact the destination, but actually makes it a better place? When you visit your next destination, ensure you leave a positive impact by making conscious decisions.

Here are 5 tips on how to make your next holiday a regenerative experience.

Traveling soon and want to know what sustainable items you need to pack? We’ve got you covered.

Check out a few of our favorite sustainable travel tips to get you ready for your next trip!

This blog illustrates what I like to call “virtual tourism”: an eco-friendly and budget-friendly way of experiencing the sights and culture of a faraway place without leaving home.

Dive in to see how you can discover the destination of your dreams through food, music and more!

The most meaningful experiences that a traveler can have is in their interactions with local people.

In this blog, I will explain the concept of “Community-based Tourism” and present a case study on the Huay Pu Keng village in Thailand to showcase the benefits that CBT can have for locals and tourists alike.

The truth is, tourism is unsustainable in its current form. Although, there are many new sustainable solutions shaking up the entire tourism supply chain. Ecotourism and changing perspectives on wildlife tourism give us clues into how the tourism industry will adapt to minimize the negative environmental impacts of tourism to reap the potential of the industry for improved sustainability.

In an attempt to revive the industry as coronavirus continues to pose a threat, the focus of marketing campaigns and target market strategies have been shifted primarily towards the phenomenon of domestic tourism.

In this blog, I will take a look at a few of the ways travelers have been enjoying vacations closer to home and how destinations have successfully marketed to these domestic travelers.

With consumers becoming more aware than ever of the impact their shopping choices have on the planet, now is a great time to look at 7 examples of how bamboo is becoming a viable eco-alternative. In this blog, we’ll cover 7 sustainable bamboo alternatives to common household items from toothbrushes to re-usable cutlery to toilet paper.

Tiny houses are the latest vacation rental craze, especially for the adventurous traveller who is looking for unique sustainable experiences and value for money.

In this blog, I’ll discuss what makes these tiny house rentals so unique while highlighting some examples of how these accommodations can help you lower your environmental footprint while traveling.

From experiencing different cultures to exploring new sights and sounds to connecting with people from diverse communities: there are a million and one reasons people travel around the globe. However, even the tourism industry cannot escape the murkiness of climate change as evidenced by the growing body of research showcasing just how much globetrotting is impacting the environment.

This blog will examine the environmental impacts, particularly CO2 emissions, that tourism is having as a result of current tourism practices concluding with insights on what can be done to alleviate these impacts and change the face of tourism for the better.

With pollution and waste mismanagement increasing across the globe, protecting the oceans has become more critical than ever. The good news is that ocean-lovers are continuously looking for ways to support ocean conservation. Now you can even take part without ever leaving your home, or your couch!

Ekoru is an up and coming search engine that gives back to the oceans with every search that you make. One search equals one pound of trash removed from the ocean. Try it yourself!

Sustainable tourism is expected to continue to grow in a post-COVID world. Sustainable tourism is a responsible and non-damaging way of traveling that has the intention of leaving no negative trace behind on the destination.

To feed your sustainable tourism wanderlust, we’ve put together a list of top destinations for sustainable tourism that you should visit once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Let’s take a closer look.