Global Citizenship: Sustainability
“We cannot hope to create a sustainable culture with any but sustainable souls.”
― Derrick Jensen
Sustainable Travel is the twin sister of responsible tourism. Both are focused on the impact that tourism has on local communities, but sustainable tourism is also concerned with conservation and tourism development’s environmental impact.
Sustainable travel is a way to transform tourism in such a way that negative impacts of tourism can be minimized on long term basis and natural & cultural environments can be protected successfully. Be a conscious traveler- make eco-friendly choices as you travel. Reduce carbon footprints, purchase local or indigenous products, volunteer for conservation trips and protect nature and its resources.
Looking Behind the Funhouse Mirror in Thailand
By Josh FredmanThe 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. Read more
Asia Sustainability
The positive influence of eco-tourism in Sumatra
By Bianca CaruanaIn places like Sumatra, environmentalists are hoping a focus on eco-tourism will influence conservation efforts. Read more
Asia Eco-tourism Sustainability
Tallinn, Estonia: A perfect blend of old and new
By Katy Spratte JoyceEstonia, the gem of the Baltics, is home to the beautiful and vibrant capital city of Tallinn, where old meets new Read more
Europe History Sustainability
How to Make Your Trip More Eco-Friendly
By Ali JenningsMore 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. Read more
The World Social Responsibility Sustainability
How travelling responsibly can help preserve our planet
By Audrey LimHere’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. Read more
Oceania Sustainability
Locals of Licin, East Java
By Ziba RedifThe sleepy village of Licin is situated in the Banyuwangi regency of East Java, Indonesia. It’s a 30-minute drive from the town of Banyuwangi – Java’s easternmost tip – and an hour from the slopes of Kawah Ijen, the legendary volcano famous for its electric blue flames. Read more
Asia Agritourism Indigenous Sustainability
The Magnetism of the Polar Regions: Voyaging through the Arctic and Antarctic
By Alicia-Rae LightMaybe 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. Possibly it’s the sound (and unmistakable smell) … Read more Read more
The World Off the Beaten Path Sustainability
Traveling with small footprints: A guide to eco-tourism
By Chelsea WiersmaEco-tourism has been rapidly growing in popularity over recent years. There are now eco-friendly stores, eco-lodges, vegan restaurants, and sustainably made products in almost every major travel destination. It is the responsibility of travelers to be mindful of their impact on the environment and make informed decisions while exploring our … Read more Read more
The World Eco-tourism Sustainability
Sustainable Tourism Trumps Palm Oil Plantations in Borneo, Malaysia
By Ann-Marie CahillOur guide on the Kinabatangan River in Borneo in Malaysia has been pointing out wildlife at every turn. Crocodiles sulking near the water’s edge. Proboscis monkeys lazing in the top of trees. Hornbills flying overhead. The only thing missing is the elusive pygmy elephant. The elephant’s absence hints at the … Read more Read more
Asia Sustainability
The rise of ‘second city’ travel
By Katherine Bertrand…a growing number of travelers are opting to visit ‘second cities’ over these more popular (i.e. touristy) destinations. Read more
The World Off the Beaten Path Sustainability
Zero-waste travel: Can it be done?
By Jessica BarrettAnd then there’s the zero-waste lifestyle, which advocates for reducing your personal and household waste as much as possible. Those who practice this way of life say it’s changed them, and many are keen to share their tips and tricks with others. Read more
The World Eco-tourism Sustainability
Taste the Local Lifestyle with Agritourism
By Breana JohnsonI bend to reach under a blueberry bush, knowing the juiciest berries are hiding underneath, where all the other pickers have missed them. Read more
The World Agritourism Lifestyle Food & Drink Sustainability
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Traveling
If you love traveling and take vacations away from home, you’re not alone. An estimated 1.4 billion people on the planet travel somewhere at least once every year. Unfortunately, the travel industry is partly responsible for the increase in greenhouse gas emissions compared to other sectors. Concerns over climate change … Read more Read more
The World Eco-tourism Sustainability
Finding Sustainable Souvenirs in Maui
By Kerri SmithAs travel begins to open up and we’re allowed once again to enjoy the majestic treasures of our world, it’s vital to consider eco-friendly experiences and embrace souvenirs produced sustainably. Read more
United States Sustainability
Arcosanti: An Experiment in the Arizona Desert
By Breana JohnsonOut of view, built into the hill above, rises Arcosanti, a prototype of arcology. Arcology, a concept coined by Soleri himself by combining “architecture” and “ecology,” is the idea that architecture can be in harmony with the landscape. Read more
United States Architecture Sustainability