Community, collectivity, and COVID-19
By Jennifer RichardsonI was living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when the coronavirus became known around the world back in January. Read more
Asia Social Responsibility
How to Spot Ethical Animal Tourism in Southeast Asia
By Lola MéndezHelp stop animal cruelty in Southeast Asia by avoiding inhumane experiences with captive animals—we’ve got the details on ethical animal tourism in Southeast Asia. Read more
Asia Social Responsibility
Giving Up On Perfect: A Road-Trip Through USA
By Torrance McCartneyAs a child, the cinematic perfection and endless romance of America beckoned me from the warm tropics of my Australian home. Read more
United States Rail & Road Travel
Traveling Post COVID-19: Focusing on Sustainable Tourism
By Terri MarshallWith the COVID-19 virus attacking our world, looking on the bright side seems like a daunting task. But as with every cloud, a silver lining emerges, and while it may not be visible to all humans, it is crystal clear for our planet. Read more
The World Sustainability
Re-entering the world with new footprints: Navigating the current landscape
By Kellie PaxianThe future is uncertain, but a few things are for sure. We still love to experience the adventures, landscapes, and cultures that our planet has to offer. None of us wish to go through another pandemic. And travel, as we know it, may never be the same. Read more
United States
Adopt a Backpacker: Seeking Refuge During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Ann-Marie CahillFor many long-term backpackers, it has been a new adventure in survival and endurance as their usual fallback job opportunities have also been affected by the shut-down. Read more
Oceania Backpacking & Camping
Luxembourg: Spotlight on Sustainability
By Katy Spratte JoyceThe Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a lesser-known European entity sandwiched between France, Belgium, and Germany. Read more
Europe Architecture Food & Drink Sustainability
How solo travel prepared me for self-isolation
By Lydia KlemensowiczOnce I returned from my first solo trip, I knew I had changed. It started with me sitting nervously on a flight to Vienna, butterflies swirling around in my stomach and desperately hoping to meet at least one person. Read more
The World Insights
What travel will look like in a post-pandemic world
By Tara TadlockRest assured, the tourism industry is remarkably resilient. Whether for work or leisure, once travel bans are in the rear-view mirror, it is likely that people will be back out and at it, albeit traveling a little differently than before. Read more
The World Insights
From lockdown to isolation: My COVID-19-fuelled journey home
By Kellie PaxianMy greeting at YVR International Airport’s customs desk is about as warm as my farewell from Cape Town 27 hours earlier. Read more
Canada Experiences Social Responsibility
Virtually There: Traveling through Technology
By Terri MarshallWith travel stalled around the world, those of us with acute wanderlust continue to look for ways to keep the rewards of globetrotting in our lives. Read more
The World Technology
Silence in Big Sur, silence in between
By Torrance McCartneyAs I write this, the majority of the world is in isolation; the pandemic of COVID-19 has forced us indoors and away from each other. Read more
United States Backpacking & Camping
How travel has changed my definition of ‘home’
By Trixie PacisI left home without looking over my shoulder. I quit my job, packed my apartment, and bid home farewell in a whirl of excitement and spontaneity. Read more
The World Insights
How I’m Dealing with the Coronavirus Lockdown in Ireland
By Derek CullenIreland was quick to respond to the coronavirus situation. While many world leaders were waiting to “see what happens”, social gatherings were banned and even the pubs were closed. Read more
Ireland Social Responsibility
How the world is coming together by staying apart
By Tara TadlockFrom the U.K. to the beaches of Uruguay, people around the world are coming together despite being mandated to stay apart. Read more
The World Social Responsibility