OPINION: Greenwashing In Tourism; Is Your Vacation As Eco-Friendly As You Think?
When planning a vacation, we're all about trying to travel consciously. Be that staying at an eco-friendly resort, attempting to offset our carbon footprint or adopting a zero-waste approach. But sometimes, it's easy to be fooled into thinking we're doing good
OPINION: Has Tourism Become A Victim Of Its Own Success?
2019 was the summer of Europe. Everybody and their dog visited sun-drenched Spain and sailed the azure-blue seas that surround Greece. Instagram was brimming with FOMO-inducing snapshots that left everybody else at home already planning next summer's euro trip. What
OPINION: Eco-anxiety and the Issue of Tourism
We've reported on eco-anxiety several times because we feel that talking about it is the best way to not just raise awareness on it but also to help people who are suffering from it so they know they aren't alone.
Flygskam: Europe’s New Eco-Anxiety Inducing Movement for Frequent Flyers
In the age of wanderlust, flygskam (the Swedish word for flight shame) is a movement that can be considered a threat to your #travelinspo ‘grams. It means to shun flights and also shame those who take them. This new trend taking off around
Sunscreen: The Silent Killer of Coral Reefs
Millions of people around the world rely on coral reefs, and they are dying. While increasing temperatures is one of the leading causes, your sunscreen isn't far behind. Coral reef tourism has been dubbed the “poster child” of nature-based tourism and
7 Ways to Offset your Carbon Footprint for a Greener Holiday
It's no secret that jet-setting around the world via airplane is not the most environmentally-friendly thing to do. Here are 7 ways you can offset your carbon footprint. Yet, it seems that even the most conscious travelers are guilty of disregarding