Conscious, Accessible and Sustainable Travel

should be an opportunity accessible to everyone, without physical, financial or informational barriers. Tourism can become a valuable resource for local areas, support local economies and contribute to environmental protection. For this to happen, however, we need to focus not only on travellers, but also on the people who live in the places we visit. […]

Streetlights that point downward can reveal the Milky Way while using less energy and disturbing fewer animals. This simple change shows why dark-sky communities offer more than better stargazing. By reducing unnecessary artificial light, these destinations protect nocturnal ecosystems, improve residents’ well-being, and create quieter forms of tourism. Visitors gain memorable night-sky experiences without placing […]

Queensland is one of Australia’s top destinations for responsible and sustainable travel and is one of those places that makes you stop and think: how is all of this real? Ancient rainforests, the world’s largest coral reef, volcanic hinterlands, and wildlife you won’t find anywhere else on Earth — all in one Australian state. But Queensland is not […]

Have you ever stopped along a woodland trail to admire a wildflower, wondered what tree was growing beside a mountain path, or spotted an unfamiliar plant during a walk in the countryside? Learning to recognise the plants around us can make a trip into nature even more rewarding. A simple walk becomes an opportunity to […]

How often have we given up on repairing a household appliance or an electronic device because the repair was too expensive, spare parts were unavailable, or we couldn’t find a technician? The European Union wants to change this. Under the new Right to Repair rules, repairing products is set to become easier and more affordable, […]

Espalier trees are a tradition worth rediscovering, offering an age-old way to bring architecture and nature together. This growing technique makes the most of walls, gardens and courtyards, using vertical space to create green corners even where ground space is limited. Espalier trees: an ancient technique worth rediscovering Known as espalier in Belgium and France, […]

Doris tells the story of Rifugio di Mare and its connection with the local area, through nature, history and the traditions of Porto Conte Park There are places where simply arriving is enough to feel that something changes. The noise of everyday life fades away, the air is filled with the scent of Mediterranean scrub […]

The greener version of a trip is usually the fiddlier one to book. The small, sustainable guesthouses often aren’t on the big platforms and travelling by public transport usually involve multiple tickets. These all arrive as emails, scattered across months of inbox by the time you leave. Many careful travellers print the lot only to […]

Most people who land in Costa Rica drive straight past Cartago. The highway from San José points toward the beaches and the volcano resorts of La Fortuna, and the old colonial capital sits just 25 kilometres east of the airport, quietly doing its own thing at 1,400 metres above sea level. That is precisely why […]

Some places have a way of surprising visitors of all ages. You can venture underground into an unexpected world, then wander through a town’s streets and discover stories passed down through the centuries. Castellana Grotte, in the heart of Apulia, is one such destination. Here, karst landscapes, age-old traditions, local cuisine and outdoor adventures come […]