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6 Ways To Travel More Sustainably in 2019
In good news, sustainable travel is forecasted to be on the up in 2019. So, while we all want to be travelling smarter, fairer and more aware, just how do we go about it? We asked the eco tourism experts for their tips on how we can all be travelling in a more sustainable fashion […]
5 architectural heritage sites at risk from sea-level rise
As flooding and erosion become increasingly common in coastal areas, some of architecture’s most beloved sites are in danger Last week, NOAA released its annual Arctic report, which revealed that rapid warming over the past three decades has led to a 95 percent decline of the region’s oldest and thickest ice. While melting Arctic sea […]
An ecofriendly weekend in Barcelona
One of the world’s most visited cities, Barcelona is likely on your bucket list to visit or re-visit. But all that attention has a cost. As this Catalonian capital (population 1.6 million) hosts a steady influx of tourists (up to 27 million annually), it also ushers in myriad environmental problems. Luckily, there are ways […]
The Cleanest Cities In The World For Eco-Travelers To Explore
What Cities Are Best for Eco-tourism? The world is a beautiful expanse of gorgeous scenery. And we want to see it all. But unfortunately, as much as tourism has done wonders for the economic growth of a town, city or country, it has also done enough damage. People go about and behave callously in foreign […]
These Are the Most Eco-friendly Airlines Flying to Europe
For travelers committed to protecting the environment, your choice of airlines, planes and seats can make a big difference. A new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has ranked 20 major airlines flying between the U.S. and Europe by their carbon footprint. Norwegian Air Shuttle ranked first as the most environmentally friendly […]
All of the Travel Companies and Places Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics
It’s no secret that the world has a plastic problem: Globally, almost 300 million tons of plastic are produced annually—half of which is single-use—and more than eight million tons of that plastic are dumped into the ocean, according to the Plastic Oceans Foundation. This is devastatingly harmful to the environment, unsurprisingly, which is why […]
10 eco-friendly hotels you need to stay at
These stunning sustainable hotels will peak your wanderlust, all while decreasing your carbon footprint. From Las Vegas to Fiji, these are our top picks for sustainable hotels you should check-into right now. 1 Hotels: South Beach, Manhattan, Brooklyn “Those who travel the world, care about it,” says 1 Hotel’s founder Barry Sternlicht. The designers and […]
This Made-in-Egypt Brand Is Bringing Its Super-Luxe, Affordable Basics to Soho
Walking into Kotn’s new store on Mercer Street in Manhattan, you might be struck with a surprising feeling: warmth. Sure, it’s been 90-plus degrees this week, but the clay accents, antique wood doors, fig trees, and hanging tapestries are also a rustic, inviting departure from the crowded streets and chilly designer shops down the block. […]
