Sustainable Travel

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Beaches
Fewer Travelers Visit This Part of the Great Barrier Reef. They’re Missing Out.
Not many people visit Lady Elliot Island, at the Great Barrier Reef’s southern tip. But a lot of people are trying to protect it.
April 17, 2025 12:54 PM
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Tim Chester
Tennessee River from atop Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN
Trending News
This Southern Destination Just Became North America’s First National Park City
April 08, 2025 03:51 PM
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Bailey Berg
A wide view of a man looking out over Lochan Urr in Glen Etive, Scotland, with the snow-capped Buachaille Etive Beag and Buachaille Etive Mor mountains in the background.
Sustainable Travel
These Are Some of Scotland’s Best Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Adventures
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A panoramic view of bright lights in the cool blue snow-covered valley of Park City, Utah at dusk.
Sustainable Travel
7 Tips for a Greener Trip to Park City
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Sustainable Travel
Our Favorite Sustainable Museums, Restaurants, and Shops to Visit in Charleston in 2025
December 13, 2024 11:57 AM
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Lauren Mowery
An image of Seabird Rock Dinosaur Caves Park with crashing waves, pelicans, seagulls and cormorants flying and nesting at Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
Travel for Good
These 3 Beautiful Sites Are Some of the Last Wild Places in the U.S. Here’s How to Visit Before They Disappear
December 09, 2024 05:53 PM
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Autumn Fourkiller
Honest Eco Sunset Sail and Dolphin Search
Sustainable Travel
Key West Is Beautiful—and Fragile. Here’s How Travelers Can Protect It.
December 06, 2024 05:45 PM
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Susan B. Barnes
A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities
Unpacked, the Podcast
Podcast: How to Travel, and Soothe Your Anxiety, in a Climate-Changing World
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, senior news editor Michelle Baran explores how we can travel safely, smartly, and compassionately in a climate-changing world. Listen to the full episode.
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Sustainable Travel
Mount Everest Is Covered in Trash Left Behind by Climbers. What’s Being Done About It?
November 01, 2024 12:43 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A collage of the front half of an airplane flying in the sky, lined up perfectly with the back half of a shark's tail swimming through the water.
Sustainable Travel
This Airline Strives to Make Flying More Eco-Friendly
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Everything You Need to Know About Antigua and Barbuda’s Reopening
Trending News
Not All Nations Are Created Equal. Can “Climate Justice” Settle the Score?
October 02, 2024 04:01 PM
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Jessica Poitevien
Palm trees leaning over a light blue ocean in the Seychelles.
Ocean Cruises
Want the Ultimate Travel Experience? Consider Traveling by Sea
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Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.
Sustainable Travel
Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future
September 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.
Outdoor Adventure
Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle
August 29, 2024 03:21 PM
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Jaclyn Trop
Mashpi Ecological Reserve, Ecuador, Highlands, Cloud Forest
Sustainable Travel
Can A.I. Make Travel More Climate-Friendly?
August 23, 2024 09:36 AM
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Chloe Berge
A table outdoors full of different types of foraged food, a tradition in Nordic countries
Restaurants + Cafés
Why Denmark and Finland Are Must-Visits for Foodies
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A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland
Travel for Good
6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers
August 09, 2024 12:37 PM
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Chloe Berge
Three bottles of sunscreen in different formats on a sandy beach
Health + Wellness
Spray vs. Lotion Sunscreens: Which One Is Safer?
August 08, 2024 07:15 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
People bending over and planting trees in the ground with a bridge in the background
Longreads
New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.
August 01, 2024 10:35 AM
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Harrison Hill
Community-based tourism destinations give local communities the power to curate authentic trips for travelers.
Sustainable Travel
Hike, Stay, and Make Cheese With Local Residents on These International Trips
July 31, 2024 02:59 PM
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Hannah Singleton
Princess Cruises' 4,300-passenger Sun Princess docked in Europe with rolling hills and a city in the background
Cruise
What Happens to All the Food Waste on a 4,300-Passenger Cruise Ship?
June 24, 2024 01:26 PM
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Fran Golden
Taking part in the <i>Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism </i>program in the Faroe Islands in 2024.
Sustainable Travel
How the Faroe Islands Turned a Voluntourism Project Into a Dream Vacation
June 21, 2024 06:17 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A birds-eye view of the Baltic Sea and cliffs of the Jasmund National Park on Rügen Island, Germany.
UNESCO World Heritage
Experience Germany’s Maritime Past and Eco-Friendly Future at These UNESCO Sites
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An aerial view of Coulibri Ridge, with solar panels, pool, and deck visible
Sustainable Travel
7 Dreamy Hotels and Resorts in the Caribbean
May 24, 2024 02:09 PM
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Terry Ward
A look at the shoreline of Saint Kitts, with multiple boats docked in the harbor.
Sustainable Travel
St. Kitts and Nevis Is Determined to Preserve Its Beauty and Nature—Here’s How
May 16, 2024 03:50 PM
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Brian Major
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Sustainable Travel
Electric Boats Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
May 14, 2024 05:31 PM
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Elissa Garay
A person wearing traditional Masai clothing walking along a flooded road in Kenya with a cart tipped over in the water in the background
Trending News
Kenya’s Beautiful Masai Mara Hit Hard by Floods—Here’s What Has Happened and How to Help
May 14, 2024 05:10 PM
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Harriet Akinyi
Illustration by Julia Dufossé
Sustainable Travel
How to Take a Stress-Free EV Road Trip in the U.S.
May 02, 2024 03:30 PM
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Tim Chester
An electric car driving over a bridge in Colorado
Sustainable Travel
4 Great EV Road Trips in the U.S. Chosen By Electric Car Experts
May 02, 2024 12:29 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Rear of red Tesla Model S while charging at Tesla Supercharger Station.
Road Trips
The Complicated Reality of EV Road Trips
April 30, 2024 05:56 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Airplane flying through the sky with a field in the foreground
Air Travel News
What Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and Will It Really Make Flying Greener?
April 29, 2024 06:27 PM
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Elissa Garay
Aerial view of beach and town
Longreads
Is Zero-Waste Travel Actually Even Possible?
April 19, 2024 09:55 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.
Sustainable Travel
Climate Change Is Here. Are National Parks Ready?
April 19, 2024 09:54 AM
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Hannah Singleton
Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.
Sustainable Travel
I Have Climate Anxiety. Can I Travel Guilt-Free?
April 19, 2024 09:42 AM
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Anu Taranath
Airplane parked at a flooded airport
Sustainable Travel
How to Plan Travel in a Climate-Changing World
April 19, 2024 09:32 AM
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Michelle Baran
A traveler plants a tree with a guide in Costa Rica
Travel for Good
Op-Ed: Why the Travel Industry Must Step Up Its Climate Efforts
January 17, 2024 09:14 AM
People paddling down a river in a rainforest.
Epic Trips
These 10 Epic Trips Are Adventurous and Eco-Friendly
October 20, 2023 10:51 AM
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Kelsey Lindsey
A herd of cashmere goats resting during sunset on the steppe.
Summer 2023
How One Mongolian Sweater Company Is Making Cashmere More Eco-Friendly
August 31, 2023 04:58 PM
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Billie Cohen
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