Sustainable Travel
Trafalgar Falls on Dominica is a picture of sustainable travel. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick
“We cannot hope to create a sustainable culture with any but sustainable souls.”
– Derrick Jensen
Sustainable travel stands hand in hand with responsible tourism, sharing a common focus on the impact of tourism on local communities. However, sustainable tourism takes it a step further by addressing conservation and the environmental impact of tourism development.
Sustainable travel strives to revolutionize tourism by minimizing its negative impacts in the long term and effectively protecting natural and cultural environments. As a conscious traveler, you have the power to make eco-friendly choices that contribute to these goals.
Reduce your carbon footprint, opt for local or indigenous products, volunteer for conservation trips, and actively engage in protecting nature and its resources. Together, we can pave the way for a more sustainable future for travel and our planet.
With oceanfront suites, a hammam-anchored spa, and an intimate rum room, Anguilla's Zemi Beach House has five stars — and nearly 3,000 solar panels. Installed this past winter, a solar farm runs adjacent to the Caribbean resort and powers the property from dawn until dusk. The resort ranks as Anguilla’s first five-star hotel that’s completely solar during the day, indicating a bright future for green travel.
I knew very little about the black rhino when I first arrived in Africa. In fact, I knew next to nothing about African wildlife in general and even less about the impact of hunting in Zimbabwe. After three years guiding on the continent, black rhino poaching is now a problem with which I am very familiar.
As the awareness of sustainable travel grows, more travelers are looking to reduce their environmental footprint. Choosing responsible travel methods not only benefits the planet but can also enhance your overall travel experience. Here are some tips to help you travel more responsibly on your next holiday.
Crisp, fresh air that purifies the senses. Golden aspens shimmering in the sunlight. Clean, white snow blanketing the ground. This incredibly romantic scene is exactly what comes to mind when you imagine a pristine mountain town, and the people who live there are working hard to keep it that way.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a lesser-known European entity sandwiched between France, Belgium, and Germany.
A fog-drenched, grey morning greets us as we set out for our early morning short hike to the viewpoint, the highest point of Chatakpur. On a clear day, it offers a panoramic view of the entire village with majestic Kanchenjunga, the third highest Himalayan peak of the world at the backdrop.
In places like Sumatra, environmentalists are hoping a focus on eco-tourism will influence conservation efforts.
The dock at Ao Nang in Krabi, Thailand is as nondescript as any western restaurant patio. Wooden slats make up a narrow walkway with benches on either side.
More and more of us are becoming aware of the impact our carbon footprint has on the globe and are already taking steps to limit this.
Here’s some food for thought. We’re now in an era in which human activity is the dominant influence on our climate and the environment. Scary, I know.
...a growing number of travelers are opting to visit 'second cities' over these more popular (i.e. touristy) destinations.
Maybe it’s the cold bite of the wind on your cheeks as you trek across the Arctic tundra in the remote Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, discovering pristine landscapes of craggy mountains and glaciers surrounded by the glistening Arctic Ocean, making you feel alive.
