Sustainable Travel

A polar bear walks on a snowy patch of floating ice in Svalbard, Norway

Expedition Cruises

As New Conservation Rules Go Into Effect, Can You Still See Polar Bears on a Svalbard Expedition Sailing?

Several new requirements aimed at enhancing preservation efforts went into effect this year, including new rules regarding safe observation of polar bears. Here’s what it means for wildlife viewing in Norway’s remote Arctic archipelago.

August 27, 2025 07:27 PM

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People paddling down a river in a rainforest.

Epic Trips

10 Epic Eco-Friendly Trips, from Tracking Snow Leopards in India to Seeing the Greenland Ice Sheet

July 14, 2025 10:27 AM

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Aerial of boat and snorkelers on the reef

Beaches

Fewer Travelers Visit This Part of the Great Barrier Reef. They’re Missing Out.

April 17, 2025 12:54 PM

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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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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

Sponsored by VisitScotland

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

Sponsored by Visit 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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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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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

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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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

Sponsored by Lufthansa Group

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

Sponsored by Ponant

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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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

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

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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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