Green travel

Monday, April 22 was Earth Day, and the luxury river cruise line, AmaWaterways was proud to reaffirm its commitment to sustainability. The cruise line shared a short video, revealing its current initiatives toward sustainability. Among its…

These days, there is much talk of travelers’ carbon footprint as they explore the world, but one hotel is doing something about this. Populus is the first carbon-positive hotel in the US and is ready for booking. Enjoy a stay at Populus –…

The first part of the much-anticipated Maya Train has been welcomed on the Yucatan Peninsula. This first part of the new tourist train is set to run between Campeche on the Gulf Coast and the popular tourist location of Cancun in Mexico.…

Travelers sometimes have strange ideas about what to take home from Menorca as a souvenir, including natural, and geological materials. Moreover, since 2015, 14 tons of sand, stones and fossils have been seized from tourists at Menorca…

A recent report by Intrepid Travel points out that the climate crisis isn’t a distant threat and the world should stop treating it as such. Travelers have known for some time that our habits must change and finally many are taking steps to…

Many countries are pushing rail transport as a carbon-friendly alternative for flying. In the case of Spain, it is not only breaking records with its incredibly efficient high-speed train network but attracting millions of passengers in…

The Central American destination of Costa Rica is renowned for ecotourism and sustainable travel. While highlighting the indigenous communities and their deep-rooted connection to the land, the country is known as a standout destination for…

Visitors are once again welcome in Death Valley National Park after it suffered its longest-ever closure due to floods. However, it is only a partial reopening with some entrances still closed. Basically, the park, which sits over…

After a long hot summer, the weather is cooling down, making it is a good time to plan a visit to a US national park. Winter can be the best time to visit many of the more popular parks, due to fewer crowds and the fact that everything is…

The word “overtourism” crops up in the travel headlines a lot these days as cities strive to protect their assets from too many visitors. Now, a whole country is fighting overtourism to protect its “unspoiled nature.” Iceland has announced…