114 travel features tagged “Eco-tourism”
Ethical Traveller
As the idea of responsible tourism has taken hold, so too have university programs designed to give students the skills to influence how tourism is managed.
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22 August 2012
Travelwise
Bodies of water that truly live up to their crystal clear reputation.
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10 August 2012
Ethical Traveller
Non-biodegradable sunscreen could be harming the algae that keeps the world’s coral healthy. But many experts say that concern is just a drop in the ocean of more threatening elements.
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07 August 2012
A host of schemes – such as rail passes, luggage-forwarding services and electric bikes – make it simple to see the enthralling Swiss countryside without a car.
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14 June 2012
In Switzerland, practical and stunningly beautiful green rooftops serve to restore a piece of what architecture displaced.
13 June 2012
Ethical Traveller
Farm stays – bunking in barns or farmers’ homes – are mutually beneficial. Travellers discover where their food came from and farmers earn extra income.
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13 June 2012
Perfect Trip
Tucked into the narrow Central American isthmus, Costa Rica may look small, but it conceals mysterious cloud forests, quiet beaches and extraordinary wildlife.
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07 June 2012
A number of restaurants and farm stays are offering menus that celebrate Iceland’s industrious ability to grow crops in one of the world’s most inhospitable places.
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01 June 2012
Ethical Traveller
Many courses around the world are conserving water, preserving natural habitats and limiting – or even eliminating – chemical use when maintaining their manicured landscapes.
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31 May 2012
Ethical Traveller
Between planes, trains, automobiles and buses, there are a few simple rules that can help when trying to travel with the lowest carbon footprint.
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16 May 2012