Sustainable tourism

In 2015, travel enthusiasts focused on a small volcanic island in the South Atlantic: St. Helena. Best known as Napoleon's final exile, this remote spot stood on the brink of change. For centuries, ships provided the only access to this…

Overtourism raises its ugly head in many popular destinations, the latest being the popular “Party Island,” Hvar, in Croatia. This summer vacation spot is making some major changes to its tourist welcome, warning that visitors could receive…

The Yamanashi prefecture in Japan has doubled the toll paid by hikers to climb Mount Fuji while citing pollution and safety concerns. The toll is also being increased to protect the UNESCO-designated site. Yamanashi prefecture in Japan…

Like much of the world right now, the Caribbean island of Curaçao is facing the effects of overtourism and while most grapple with the problem, this idyllic island is taking a different approach. What they are planning is to prioritize…

With its beautiful nature, the island of Madeira in Portugal is a popular European hiking destination. However, from January 1, 2025, travelers visiting the island will have to pay a fee to hike more than 30 routes managed by the Institute…

Traveling Spoon believes in sustainable tourism and cultivating mutual understanding among cultures around the world. Since their inception, they have connected travelers with locals to learn about their culture and food traditions. In…

In an effort to cope with the effects of overtourism in Greece, the country’s government is planning to cap the number of cruise ships visiting its most popular islands. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the time has come to restrict…

The popular city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands is once again in the headlines during its fight against overtourism. In the latest move, officials have announced a new policy that will ban the construction of new hotels in the city.…

Once the pandemic was over, travel was back in a big way in most worldwide destinations, including iconic Barcelona in Spain. While, obviously, destinations like Barcelona rely on tourism, this year the number of visitors has become a major…

The COVID pandemic has in some ways changed the way people travel and one good change relates to rural tourism. Instead of yet another city break, having been in lockdown, we now dream of the great outdoors and what it can offer.…