Sustainable travel

Sustainable travel treads lightly, spreads wealth, and looks after both people and environments.

Top reads

Our top reads on sustainability explain why adventure travel is one of the more sustainable types of travel. We also look at how to travel responsibly in 2023, as well as what to pack to make you a more sustainable traveller.

Why adventure travel is more sustainable than regular travel

Travel can look like many different things. So some of the trips we take are far kinder to people and the planet than others. Here we chat about what makes travel sustainable or not, as well as why adventure travel is a sustainable type of tourism.

How to travel responsibly and sustainably

One in 10 jobs globally are in tourism. So the world needs tourists, for sure, but it needs tourists who travel conscientiously. We suggest ways big and small to travel responsibly and sustainably to protect environments and benefit communities.

Packing list for the sustainable traveller

Travel is a wonderful thing, but it needs to be done thoughtfully if it's to be sustainable. We hope to help you reduce your environmental impact in your next trip by suggesting some eco-friendly versions of common packing list items.

All Topics

Sustainable tourism is a big topic. It's going to take an effort on the part of both the travel industry and travellers to turn it around into something more planet- and people-loving. But a good place to start is with thinking about what sustainable tourism looks like, and how you can be involved. We hope you find something in here useful for you as you consider your next adventure!

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Ultimate Kenyan safari

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13-day Annapurna Circuit trek with flights

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Sustainable travel

Top reads

Why adventure travel is more sustainable than regular travel

How to travel responsibly and sustainably

Packing list for the sustainable traveller

All Topics

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