We all want to make a positive impact on the places we visit, so what are our top tips for sustainable travel? Packing plastic-free items, staying in hostels and avoiding planes are all good for the environment. Supporting family-run cafes and tour companies makes a difference to local communities. But what are the best sustainable…
Category: Responsible Travel
The sustainable packing list every traveller needs!
By now, we’re aware of the environmental impact travelling has. When you’re on the road without home comforts, in countries where being eco-friendly isn’t so easy, single-use plastic is often the norm. Tourist attractions full of discarded packaging, beaches covered in rubbish, not to mention how much waste half-eaten plane food creates… While we have…
The top 5 countries leading the way in sustainable development & why you should visit them
There are many reasons to look after our planet and, of course, the freedom to keep exploring wonderful places is a reason high on many backpackers’ lists. The United Nations adopted 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2015 to work on social, economic and environmental issues. It may be no surprise to hear that Northern…
Should you put the Killing Fields on your Cambodia itinerary?
When you’re watching the sun rise spectacularly over the beautifully decaying temples of Angkor Wat or sipping cocktails on a dreamy Koh Rong beach, it’s hard to picture Cambodia as anything other than peaceful. Nevertheless, behind the country’s calm façade hides a horrifying history – one that still very much exists within living memory. The…
The ultimate ethical travel checklist
If you’re someone who loves travelling but worries that one day your bucket list destinations will have been destroyed by – you guessed it – travellers, then look no further. I often find myself conflicted about backpacking when looking at flight emissions, watching heartbreaking nature documentaries and listening to local tour guides discuss the amount…
Tackling travel disasters: what to do when things go wrong
Travelling is magical. Regardless of where you go or what you do, you’ll come back with new memories, new friends, and some crazy new stories to tell. But, as with most things that involve a bit of risk, there are a few bits & bobs that can go wrong. Luckily, there’s not much that can’t…
10 best Europe national parks
Endless plains, lush green landscapes, waterfalls – any backpacker around Europe that hears these words feels a spike in their heart rate. But are you struggling to decide where to go? Don’t know what to see? Well we’ve summed up the best Europe national parks that you might have never heard of before! Our guide…
How to travel sustainably… Stay in a hostel!
Travelling with a clean, green conscience. Can it really be done? It’s no secret that explorers are becoming more aware of the impact that travelling has on the planet, and everyone from gap year-ers to silver surfers wants to know how to travel sustainably. With nearly 70% of hostel travellers claiming that climate change is…
Hostels that give back to the community
We love travelling – exploring new places, trying new food, learning the locals’ stories and staying at hostels that give back to the community is everything we live for. We also know that travelling is a privilege and that we should be conscious of it every time we go somewhere new. Respecting people’s cultures and…
Seven destinations where you can help out with wildlife conservation projects
Whether you’re an enthusiastic animal lover or simply keen to give back to Mother Nature while you’re off gallivanting around the globe, there are loads of wildlife conservation projects across the world ideal for backpackers. Travel is a passion and a priority for so many of us. However, while it’s opened up a world of…
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