OPINION: The Impact Of COVID-19 On Conscious Travel & Airlines
Stuck at home, dreaming of travel escapades? Us too. Temporarily grounded due to the current pandemic, our travel expert Jaclyn Yost shares her view on what COVID-19 means for the future of responsible travel and tourism, the challenges this poses
OPINION: Treetop Adventures At The Gibbon Experience
Resident travel writer, Jaclyn Yost, reports back from the Laotian jungle canopy. If you're on the hunt for an adventurous vacation, this extra special project supports the local community, protects the environment, and respects the local gibbon population. A must
OPINION: Waste On A Plane – It’s Not Just Emissions The Aviation Industry Needs To Address
Resident travel contributor, Jaclyn Yost, takes a closer look at the aviation industry and discovers CO2 emissions aren't the only thing that needs overhauling. While we are keeping tabs on the changes that need to be made within the airline industry,
OPINION: Penguins, Poo And Politics In Antarctica
Having spent the last few months travelling the globe to regions feeling the impact of the climate crisis (read her updates from the Great Barrier Reef and New Zealand's glaciers), our globetrotting contributor Hannah Nicholl reports from Antarctica. Here's the
The Private Island With Sustainability Woven Into Its DNA
Next time you're in need of some r&r, this tiny island two hours boat ride from Singapore is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of city living. Forget greenwashing; Nikoi is a stunning eco-luxe island resort with sustainability
8 Under The Radar Eco-Experiences in Southeast Asia
Taking #LittleGreenSteps in our everyday lives may come naturally, but sometimes sustainability seems to take a backseat while we’re traveling or on vacation. Here is a rundown of a few off-the-beaten-track eco-experiences that may have slipped past you. By choosing one
Visa’s APAC Principal Economist On Slow Travel, Overtourism & Authentic Experiences
We caught up with Glenn Maguire, Principal Asia-Pacific Economist at Visa, to chat travel, overtourism, slowing down, and why we should all be mindful when planning a vacation. Here are some staggering stats for you: in 2018, the tourism industry generated
10 Ecotourism Destinations To Add To Your Bucket List for 2020
2020 is just around the corner, and many of us are beginning to think of our New Year's resolutions. One of the most common choices always seems to be to travel more and see the world. This year, recognising the
OPINION: Is Your Vacation Really Green? A Responsible Tourism Checklist
Our resident tourism greenwashing expert, Jaclyn Yost, spills on how to make sustainable travel choices that make a difference. Here she shares her top tips to help you spot the difference between genuine and misleading eco-claims. Have a read before
