10 Fantastic Geographical Facts
To celebrate ye olde Christmas tradition of giving books chock full of useless facts – usually only read on the loo – we thought we’d share a video on some curious geographical factoids. You never know...
View ArticleHow Do You Save Your Travel Dollars?
So you’ve decided you’re jetting off on a big trip, one of a lifetime, one that includes investigating more than one continent and more than one fabulous eco tour. Problem is the travel money bank...
View ArticleHow to Pack Your Bag to Pass Security [INFOGRAPHIC]
As much as it pains us, airport security is strict and is here to stay. Learning how to pack your luggage so that everything passes even the most power-crazy security guard’s eye can take some...
View ArticleDiscover the Benefits of a Staycation
Taking a narrow boat to explore the canals of the UK is a great idea for a staycation (if you live there), and still one of my favourite trips. Slow travel is the best! Love it or loathe it, the word...
View ArticleWhat is Sustainable Travel?
Mongolian herders are supported in their sustainable practices for water, forest and pasture management. Photo credit: Eskinder Debebe Among the different types of travel that we incorporate into eco...
View ArticleWhat is Green Travel?
Image Credit: sarahracha Green travel has joined green energy as one of the top green industries. But how is green travel different than sustainable travel or ecotourism? Like its cousins in other...
View ArticleThe (Dirty) Truth About Carbon Offsetting
Once upon a time, in a long ago land when “green” was just starting to morph from a colour to an all-encompassing word for “eco-friendly” and any “green” initiative was cause for celebration, carbon...
View ArticleWhat is Responsible Volunteering?
Photo Credit: Moving Mountains Trust I’ve been meaning to share this presentation with you for a little while. It was complied for World Travel Market in London last month by Sallie Grayson of...
View Article12 Most Popular Posts of 2012
It’s almost the end of another year, Christmas has been and gone, the beginning of a new and exciting year is just around the corner. It’s that time of year when we get reflective, look back on the...
View ArticleThe How and Why of an Ecological Pee In The Woods
I’ve been peeing in the woods for many, many years. Probably since I could walk, it’s been completely natural for me to sidle up to a bush, whip the old undies down and let it flow. For the first time...
View ArticleWhat is Responsible Travel?
Image: PIXistenz Unlike many types of travel that fall under the eco travel heading, responsible travel is not always related to the environment. In fact, what is “responsible” in one destination may...
View ArticleSustainable Air Travel? Virgin Atlantic is Making it Happen
Image by Flickr user BC Gov Photos Could sustainable, low-pollution jet fuel be right around the corner? Virgin Atlantic seems to think so. While scanning the available movies and TV shows on a recent...
View ArticleInspiring Reads: Slow Travel by Mari Rhydwen
Slow Travel by Mari Rhydwen.Allen & Unwin, 2004 If, like me and many others, you have a dream of selling everything you own and heading off around the world, then read this book with caution as...
View ArticleHow to Find Family-Friendly Accommodation Online
If there’s one thing that makes me happier than chocolate coated strawberries it’s researching accommodation options. I know, I’m a total square. There’s no denying it, it gets me all fired up every...
View ArticleHidden Greenwashing: 3 Tell-Tale Signs
Photo by Flickr user Jeff Jacobson-Swartfager There is nothing more dissatisfying than putting time and research into planning an eco-friendly getaway using responsible tour operators and visiting an...
View ArticleHow to Pack Light Part I: Why Should You Pack Light?
Image by Flickr user Brit Pack what you need. It sounds so simple right? But how do you know what you need? Or what you might need? And how often will you need those things? And what if your plans...
View ArticleHow to Pack Light Part II: My 3 Best Packing Tips
Image by Thomas Heylen Welcome back to the EcoTraveller Guide Series on packing light! Check out the first part of the series on why you should pack light. If you’re going to pack light, you can’t...
View ArticleHow to Pack Light Part III: Modulizing without Modules
So far in this series, we’ve talked about why you should pack light, and tips for preparing to pack light. But now let’s talk about exactly how to get everything you need, whether for a two week...
View Article11 Reasons You Should Try Living Like a Local
The term “Live Like a Local” is often translated to mean ‘experience a destination as if you are a resident.’ It’s good advice, but hard to emulate when you’re only in the destination for a short...
View ArticleGreat Tips for a Green Holiday
Now, more than ever, tourists are aware of the impact of their travels, both ecologically and culturally. There is a growing desire to go green, and people are slowly but surely making a conscious...
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