Sustainable travel isn’t just a trend, and for our planet to survive, it needs to be the norm. Travel is well and truly back up and running, but you know what isn’t? Greenwashing. Not around here! Climate-conscious adventurers want to know how to travel sustainably, and ensure they leave a positive mark on the communities…
Tag: Eco travel
From reef to rescue: the 10 top destinations for marine conservation volunteering
Travelling gives us a chance to explore new worlds, including those underwater. Whether you’re a scuba newbie (Hi, Discovery Diver), or a Dive Master, it’s never been easier to submerge ourselves in the big blue and rub shoulders with our fishy friends (do fish even have shoulders?) Vibrant coral reefs and their residents attract travellers…
Should we still be visiting natural beauty spots?
We’ve all done it: scrolled past snapshots of dazzling waterfalls, paradisiacal beaches and jaw-dropping mountain ranges and instantly felt a burning desire to see them in person. You might follow this up by adding them to your ever-growing bucket list or, if you’re anything like me, by immediately searching for flights. Just a few weeks…
17 eco-friendly hostels perfect for the sustainable traveller!
When you travel, how much do you think about your impact on the planet? Is sustainable travel something that’s always at the front of your mind? Being kind to the earth is something we should all consider when we’re on the road, whether that’s by choosing trains over flights, saving energy and water or respecting…
Eco Warrior – HOSCARs Finalists 2023
Hostels are magical places where you can soak up the vibes of fellow free spirits while embarking on adventures across our amazing planet. And now, some of these hostels are blazing the trail to protect our environment and champion sustainability, paving the way for generations of backpackers to explore for years to come. The 2023…
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…
Hostelworld’s Volunteer Hero: Orla & ShoutOut
At Hostelworld, volunteering is important to our team and our wider community. We employ a multi-cultural workforce of travel lovers from around the world, and believe that travel helps people from all kinds of backgrounds become aware of issues outside of their direct community, but also opens their eyes to social problems closer to home….
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…
How to avoid overtourism and be a responsible traveller
We all have a bucket list of amazing destinations we want to visit, but we are also worried about the impact of our travels and how to avoid overtourism. You’re probably very familiar with this situation: you’ve just arrived in your dream destination after planning and saving a lot, and you head to your first spot, the…
Excessive tourism: when tourists destroy paradise (and how not to be one of them)
Many of us are familiar with this scene: you arrive at your dream destination after much planning and set off to visit the city’s most famous tourist attraction. When you arrive, you see a crowd of people: huge groups, families of all kinds and groups of teenagers striking a million poses. Whether it’s the Colosseum…
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