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Going green in Germany's Black ForestSep 12, 2019 • 6 min read
More green than black despite its name, the Black Forest is a star that just keeps on rising when it comes to eco-friendly initiatives, sustainable travel…
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hotelsThe 'Place of Elephants': why Gonarezhou National Park is Zimbabwe's rising starSep 6, 2019 • 5 min read
With an incredible story of regeneration, conservation and hope for local communities, Gonarezhou National Park is Zimbabwe’s rising star.
sustainable travelExperience the mysteries of ChachapoyaSep 5, 2019 • 5 min read
The northern city of Chachapoyas is one of Peru’s fastest growing destinations. Here's how to see the ruins and enjoy the town far from the crowds.
sustainable travelHit O‘ahu’s highlights on a day trip from WaikikiAug 30, 2019 • 5 min read
On this one-day circuit of O'ahu you’ll find beachside towns, shrimp shacks, surfers, waterfalls and pineapple fields.
wildlife and natureReaching new highs in the mountains of MalawiAug 29, 2019 • 7 min read
Malawi may be associated with its beach towns, desert islands, likeable people and safaris, but its mountain environments can no longer be overlooked.
beachesA guide to Liberia – West Africa's least explored stateAug 29, 2019 • 6 min read
Liberia has mountains to climb, cities to explore, sandy beaches to play on, surf to ride and national parks to search for enigmatic wildlife.
sustainable travelHow Burning Man plans to become more sustainableAug 28, 2019 • 4 min read
It’s a hard truth for ‘Burners’ that Burning Man puts a staggering amount of pollution in the air when it burns art sculptures, a temple, and its central…
air travelWhy carbon offsetting is not going to solve the problem of climate changeAug 28, 2019 • 5 min read
Carbon offsetting may seem like the solution to aviation pollution but evidence shows it may not be the answer we hoped for.
sustainable travelMalawi's wildlife renaissanceAug 27, 2019 • 7 min read
Malawi continues to be in the throes of an inspiring wildlife renaissance, and it's on its way to being renowned as an exciting safari destination.
sustainable travelIs Vancouver the world’s greenest city?Aug 27, 2019 • 5 min read
With the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan about to hit the target date, how close has Vancouver come to realizing its objective – and what does it mean for…
sustainable travelUnmissable experiences in the Brazilian AmazonAug 25, 2019 • 5 min read
From above, the Brazilian Amazon can seem like a world without end. One of the last truly wild places on the planet, this vast yet vulnerable carpet of…
wildlife and natureThe Amazon rainforest is under threat: here’s how you can helpAug 23, 2019 • 4 min read
With an estimated three football fields of the Amazon being cleared every minute, and a political administration that has so far overseen an eighty-five…
wildlife and natureIberá National Park: Northeast Argentina's wetland wonderlandAug 23, 2019 • 5 min read
The Iberá National Park is an ecological wonderland after years of successful conservation efforts.
air travelEthical flying in the age of the climate crisis and flygskamAug 23, 2019 • 4 min read
It can be hard for individuals to make a positive impact in the aviation industry but it's not impossible. Here are some ways to make a difference.
sustainable travelExplore the sustainable paradise of Lord Howe IslandAug 16, 2019 • 4 min read
Few Australians are aware that New Caledonia, a fully-fledged French overseas territory, is closer to Sydney than Auckland in New Zealand. Just as…
foodHow to visit Hawaii without totally destroying itAug 6, 2019 • 5 min read
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you’re not alone. The remote archipelago in the Pacific receives flights and ships full of tourists every day –…
beachesThe world's best wild beaches and how to reach themAug 5, 2019 • 5 min read
For many a day at the beach wouldn’t be the same without a sun lounger and parasol; the ice cream stalls, volleyball courts and the steady stream of…
foodAll-inclusive adventures: 10 resorts you should consider for your next tripJul 22, 2019 • 6 min read
A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when…
wildlife and natureStellar views: stargazing in the Southwest USAJul 16, 2019 • 5 min read
The deserts and wide open spaces of the Southwest USA are among the darkest places in America and offer some of the country's best possibilities for…
road tripsNew Zealand Paparoa track: essential hiking tips for new trailJul 10, 2019 • 5 min read
New Zealand is a hiking paradise and on the bucket list of many enthusiastic outdoor travelers around the world. The country's newest route is the Paparoa…
sustainable travelResponsible trekking in Peru: What you should know about workers' rights for portersJun 28, 2019 • 5 min read
What if we didn’t have porters to help us achieve our bucket-list trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? No one to help carry our clothes, tents, gear,…
road tripsChena hot springs is home base for the best of AlaskaJun 25, 2019 • 4 min read
An Alaskan vacation brings to mind images of huge salmon, slow-moving glaciers, never ending mountain ranges, and – for those who’ve visited before –…