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Stay at Sheybara, the Red Sea pod hotel
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Discover the world through sustainable travel, where you can reduce your environmental impact while immersing yourself in authentic local cultures and cuisines. Learn how to travel responsibly by choosing eco-friendly transportation, staying at green accommodations, and supporting local communities.

Savor the flavors of traditional dishes and discover local food markets that prioritize sustainability. From ethical wildlife tourism to zero-waste travel tips, explore ways to enjoy cultural heritage and authentic experiences while preserving the planet for future generations. Start with our trip to Keemalah for a taste of eco luxury travel.

Sustainable travel is all about creating meaningful adventures that benefit both you and the places you visit.

Animals

Code Red from the Galapagos: human drugs and sunscreen are polluting the sea

Karin Kloosterman -
Millions of visitors swim in the pristine waters of the Galápagos each year, but new research suggests sunscreen chemicals and other human-made pollutants are reaching even the islands' most protected marine habitats. Scientists are calling for urgent monitoring to safeguard one of Earth's most iconic ecosystems.
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Is Qatar paying UNESCO to turn a blind eye on the Seychelles?

Karin Kloosterman -
Is UNESCO being paid off by Qatar so it can own a private airstrip in a strategic location in the Seychelles?
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Etihad offers free travel insurance to any visitor to the UAE

Karin Kloosterman -
Talk about a way to woo your visitors. Etihad, the UAE's national carrier has decided to offer free travel insurance to visitors heading to the UAE.
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Weston Higginbotham’s Family Declines to Release Cause of Death in Kyoto Forest

Julie Steinbeck -
The family of Weston Higginbotham,an Auburn University student whose disappearance and death in the mountains near Kyoto, Japan, drew international attention, has declined to publicly release the cause of his death.
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A visit to Amirim, Israel’s first all-vegetarian village in the Galilee

Jeffery Yoskowitz -
Just 15 kilometers from Tzfat there is a moshav that was founded in the late 50s that was ideologically influenced by organic, vegetarian and vegan principles. My hostess at Ohn-Bar, the tzimmer where I stayed, explained that the people of Amirim were among the pioneers of Israel’s strong vegetarian movement.
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Exploring Bangkok by electric bike with teenagers

Karin Kloosterman -
With two teenagers in tow and four nights to spare, we decided to give Thailand’s capital the attention it deserved. My son had one request: he wanted to rent electric bikes. A friend of his had explored Japan this way, and he was convinced Bangkok would be just as exciting.
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Shebara hotel Saudi Arabia – is it eco-luxury dream or desert illusion?

Karin Kloosterman -
A new breed of luxury has landed on the Red Sea, mirrored pods floating above coral reefs, reflecting sky and sea like something not entirely of this Earth. Energy powered by solar powers, drinking water pulled from the sea using desalination. 
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When peace returns, will we rediscover Saudi Arabia’s mud-brick soul?

Karin Kloosterman -
When the region settles after the American war with Iran, and it will, American and European travelers will come back. Not just for spectacle or headline projects, but for places that feel real. Places that haven’t been engineered to impress and which get into your soul. We predict that visitors to Saudi Arabia will want to see places like Rijal Alma.When the region settles after the American war with Iran, and it will, American and European travelers will come back. Not just for spectacle or headline projects, but for places that feel real. Places that haven’t been engineered to impress and which get into your soul. We predict that visitors to Saudi Arabia will want to see places like Rijal Alma.
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Koh Phangan’s angels for the dogs and the cats

Karin Kloosterman -
Koh Phangan may be known for yoga, detox retreats, and full moon parties, but beyond the curated paradise lies a different reality—one of injured stray animals and the quiet work of rescue. This story explores PACS (Phangan Animal Care for Strays), a grassroots animal shelter tackling overpopulation, disease, and neglect on the island. Through firsthand experience with teens, it reveals how meaningful travel, volunteerism, and compassion offer a deeper kind of healing—far from the Instagram version of paradise.
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Dinner Venues In Sydney With the Best Views of Opera House & Harbour Bridge

Bhok Thompson -
Sydney is best known for the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. If you’re looking to enjoy dinner with views of these landmarks, here are some great options.
Architecture

A Fact-Based Reflection on Sustainability and Tourism in Hormuz

Salman Rasouli -
A Documented Response to the Article “The Aga Khan Is Greenwashing Their Awards” and a Reflection on the Relationship Between Development, Tourism, and the...
Architecture

Saudi Arabia cancels the Asian games at Neom’s Trojena

Karin Kloosterman -
Neom, a bombastic collection of futuristic cities and resorts, has flopped as Saudi oil prices roll back reality. The Saudi plan of hosting the 2029 Asian games to be held at Trojena, a ski report in the desert, has been cancelled. 
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This luxury river cruise from Bangkok takes you to Thailand’s most magical destinations

Karin Kloosterman -
The winter months in the Middle East are the perfect time to travel to Thailand, especially with this year's cold snap. Warm tropical temperatures hovering around 30, paired with a pineapple strip and a beach anywhere south of Bangkok can cure anyone's winter blues.
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What Happens When Hyenas Pee On Bedouins?

Tafline Laylin -
According to an anecdote Bedouin people believe that if a hyena urinates on them, it will proceed to drag them to a cave and feast on their body. Because of this, they won't hesitate to kill them on the spot if they come across one.
Cities

Explore Balat in Istanbul for a perfect day of coffee, cats, and second-hand clothing shops

Karin Kloosterman -
Balat is not a neighborhood you would visit in the standard tour to Istanbul. If you want a real taste of Istanbul and the people who live there, wander around a smaller craftsman, artisan, coffee shops and second hand clothing shops on cobblestone streets in the neighborhood of Balat.
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Mysterious metal space balls wash up on Australian shore

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NuCicer — Chickpeas Move to the Center of the Plate

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NuCicer has developed Nuchi, a new class of chickpea with 50% more protein and 25% less fat than conventional varieties. Co-founder Kathryn Cook explains how wild chickpea genetics, AI-guided breeding, and centuries-old biodiversity could transform the future of sustainable protein.

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