Ethical Traveller

Investigate what constitutes responsible travel and how travellers' actions affect the places they visit.

Bus is the greenest form of transport

THE PASSPORT BLOG | 16 May 2012

The greenest transport from A to B

Between planes, trains, automobiles and buses, there are a few simple rules that can help when trying to travel with the lowest carbon footprint.

Air France

THE PASSPORT BLOG | 02 May 2012

How eco is your airline?

The industry is getting better environmentally, but not all carriers are the same shade of green.

New York City's Central Park.

THE PASSPORT BLOG | 18 April 2012

Urban, yet ecological, adventures

The idea of a city vacation may conjure up images of treeless sidewalks and traffic-choked streets, but several US cities get high marks for environmentally friendly initiatives.

Water bottles

THE PASSPORT BLOG | 04 April 2012

The world's water bottle woes

Several tourism officials are fighting against the growing waste from plastic water bottles.

Taking photos of people

THE PASSPORT BLOG | 26 March 2012

Taking photographs of people

With many travellers surreptitiously snapping photos of locals without their permission -- or even knowledge -- what is the most appropriate way to get that perfect shot?

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