Sustainable Travel

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Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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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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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

Sponsored by The Nordics

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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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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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

A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities

Unpacked (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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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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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

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

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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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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Sustainable Travel

Electric Boats Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

May 14, 2024 05:31 PM

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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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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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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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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

View of two beaches on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador

Sustainable Travel

I Have Climate Anxiety. Can I Travel Guilt-Free?

April 19, 2024 09:42 AM

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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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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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A herd of cashmere goats resting during sunset on the steppe.

In the Magazine

How One Mongolian Sweater Company Is Making Cashmere More Eco-Friendly

August 31, 2023 04:58 PM

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Hotels

Three Eco-Resorts Are Introducing Visitors to Indonesia’s Overlooked Island

August 25, 2023 10:18 AM

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A man with a selfie stick suba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the World’s Oceans on These 7 Eco-Friendly Trips

May 16, 2023 04:16 PM

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Nestled in Napa Valley’s Carneros wine region, Carneros Resort and Spa offers a range of sustainability programs for guests to experience.

Travel for Good

11 Ways to Help Protect and Preserve California’s Most Famous Wine Region

Sponsored by Visit Napa Valley

A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake

Travel for Good

Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior

April 17, 2023 11:01 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Airplanes lined up on the runway.

Air Travel News

Airlines Are Ditching Carbon Offsets. That’s a Mistake.

February 16, 2023 05:46 PM

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Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler

December 21, 2022 11:01 AM

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Courtney Holden

Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale

In the Magazine

If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates

December 20, 2022 04:11 PM

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Kendra Pierre-Louis

Travel for Good

A Competition to Protect the Environment—Through Storytelling

December 09, 2022 10:08 AM

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Nations like Tuvalu are disproportionately threatened by climate change—and asking developed nations to do more.

Trending News

The Travel Industry Has Ambitious Climate Goals. How Will It Meet Them?

November 29, 2022 06:42 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan