By Tara Nolan I’m in a van cruising along a lone highway through the Karoo; my knees are bobbing and hands shaking as I type. We’re in the middle of nowhere on a bumpy road south headed for the…
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By Bertie Lawson After two generations of despotic military rule, the country which now calls itself Myanmar is opening itself up to the world once more. For many, the new name may still be unfamiliar. ‘Burma’ however, continues to…
By Arwa Lodhi Having a second home in an exotic location is a dream that many aspire to. But the truth is, it’s not very sustainable having more than one house, and for most of us, it’s not very…
By Diane Small The azure seas and white sands of Thailand’s Koh Tachai, one of the most famous diving destinations on earth, has been closed to visitors indefinitely since May 2016. Due to pressure on the ecosystem and coral…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Some people say that travelling is a mental state, beyond the physical moving of your body from one place to another, and indeed, there are places on the Earth that fully coalesce the spirit of…
Eco safaris in Africa are NOT all alike! We’ve found ten very different ones – there’s definitely something here you’ll love! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Here’s an interesting fact for you: the word safari comes from the Arabic word…
By Anonymous It’s a cliche that travel expands the mind. Learning new languages and cultures, seeing new sites and eating new food are all experiences that give you a new perspective; that remove you from the limits of your…
Looking for a women-focuses holiday surrounded by nature, off the beaten path? Consider surfing in El Salvador! By Wendy Altschuler The word on the street is that Jeppi, a former longboard surfing champion, was missing a toe. It happened…
By Diane Small Ethically and environmentally, the Caribbean has a mixed but generally dark history. Colonialism brought monoculture crops – namely sugar, but there was also some cotton, indigo, rice and coffee – which destroyed much of the indigenous…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Europe is a pretty densely populated place; finding breathing space is rare – especially in tourist hotspots like Paris or Rome. But there is one magical filled with flora and fauna, peace and quiet, that…
By Diane Small The Philippines are getting a reputation for sustainability. The home of the latest vegan leather substitute, Pinatex, the country also boasts several eco-chic designers, including Joyce Pilarsky, Ezra Santos and Mia Arcenas, amongst others. But of…
Ready for the trip of a lifetime? These eco hotels in Dominica can offer that! By Arwa Lodhi Most of us live in cities today, and so our holidays involve trying to escape the increasingly ubiquitous concrete jungles of…
By Danae Mercer When it comes to sustainable luxury travel, Mozambique isn’t the first place that springs to mind. This southeastern African country has been through its share of tough times, ranging from being colonised by Portugal to being…
By Courtney Yalen Ahh, Morocco – the land of Argan oil, black soap, mint tea and some of the most ancient and awe-inspiring places to stay imaginable. Built around arcaded courtyards often decorated with fountains, small gardens and fruit…
By Chere Di Boscio After having stayed in various five star hotels in Bali recently, I was a bit saddened to see the excessive, unnecessary features these hotels considered to be ‘luxurious’. Think: family-sized kitchens in villas for two,…
By Chere Di Boscio It’s a rare thing to feel truly at home in a hotel. Knowing that each room is more or less a clone of the others on the property makes you feel a bit like a…
Making friends with elephants was one of the highlights of my life! Here’s what happened… By Valeria Hinojosa Two years ago when I started my blog, WaterThruSkin, I decided to work with nonprofits that were providing safe havens to…
By Jody McCutcheon In a place where land meets water and sugar meets spice, the idea of sustainable luxury seems apropos. The elegant, earthy Tri Lanka resort inhabits Sri Lanka’s cinnamon heartland, nestled on the bucolic shores of Koggala…
By Charlotte Lynham Of all the stunning islands dotted throughout the Caribbean, Barbados is one of the densely populated. With local inhabitants and a growing number of international tourists to contend with, the island struggles with balancing the needs…
By Debbie Fletcher The Indian sub-continent is not renowned for its eco-friendly credentials, causing headaches for other countries at eco-conferences and holidaymakers alike. According to Ambika Behal writing for Forbes: “There are no official records of multinationals entering the…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi With the Amazon rainforest, Iguazu falls, endless stretches of fine sand beaches and icy blue glaciers, South America boasts some of the most spectacular natural sites in the world. The continent is truly a nature…
By Arwa Lodhi You have two choices for the holidays: you can sit around, eat mince pies and drink loads of eggnog whilst lounging on the sofa chatting to friends and family before slinking off to bed in a…
By Diane Small We all want to live a long and healthy life and sometimes put a lot of pressure on ourselves to do so: we can set strict lifestyle regimes which can often leave us feeling unbalanced and…