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Travel: Explore the World Responsibly and Embrace Authentic Cultures
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.
A huge part of sustainable holidays is where you choose to spend your money. The local communities benefit from tourism, as long as it helps to grow their economy. On a walking holiday, you will typically be staying in small, independent hotels or B&Bs along your route, rather than those owned by global chains.
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Even if you’re not camping deep in the jungle, your packing list should reflect the idea that you are entering a space with limited resources and a delicate balance. Bring what you need, avoid what you don’t, and plan as if there’s no waste disposal site at the end of the trail.
Listed in maritime records as Barcarole, the British-flagged, Dutch-built boat is permanently docked in in Lac du Bois de La Cambre, Belgium. There is more.
Inside the controversial voyage that merges climate activism, human rights, and Middle East politics. Will the Freedom Flotilla make it to Gaza?
According to Palauan legend, a two-headed eel grew with one head on either side of a rock, each unaware of the other. The snakes starved as they pulled each other to go after prey, before realizing they were linked. Only then did they put their heads together, working together to thrive.
Reaffirming its leadership in sustainable coastal management, all 13 of Tel Aviv-Yafo’s public beaches have once again earned the prestigious Blue Flag certification for 2025. This honor, awarded by the International Blue Flag Committee and the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), recognizes beaches that meet exceptional standards in water quality, safety, accessibility, and environmental education.
As controversy brews over a Qatari-backed development on Seychelles’ remote Assomption Island, questions are being raised about environmental transparency, geopolitical influence, and the future of conservation. I reached out to Dr. Nirmal Jivan Shah, CEO of Nature Seychelles, for his unfiltered perspective.
A remote coral island in the Indian Ocean is quietly being transformed into a luxury resort and international airstrip for Qatari royalty—allegedly sold off in a secretive $50 million deal to Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan, without public consent or environmental oversight.
The fate of Assomption Island may determine not just the survival of its biodiversity, but the integrity of Seychelles’ commitment to sustainable development in the face of land grabs and neo-colonialism by powerful foreign interests.
Six people have died after a tourist submarine operated by Sindbad sank in the Red Sea near Hurghada, Egypt, at approximately 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) on March 27. The cause of the sinking remains unclear, but the incident has reignited concerns over Egypt’s lax maritime safety standards, shoddy equipment, and lack of effective emergency response measures.
The modern architectural world has become so absurd, so self-referential, that we are now finding whimsy in a grotesque pastiche of a mansion hoisted onto a soulless skyscraper—rather than restoring the very real, crumbling mansions that lie abandoned in the European countryside. This is art eating itself, an ouroboros of design where irony and spectacle matter more than substance or authenticity.
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While governments enforce new regulations, travelers also play a key role in ensuring sustainability. Opting for eco-volunteering experiences and choosing eco-friendly accommodations provide a more meaningful connection to a destination while actively contributing to its preservation.
The Red Sea Project positions itself as a model for sustainable luxury tourism, implementing renewable energy solutions, habitat restoration, and eco-friendly construction practices. Despite these efforts, the scale of development in previously untouched natural areas has led to criticisms regarding the potential environmental impact. Balancing the demands of high-end tourism with the need to protect and preserve delicate ecosystems remains a complex challenge.