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Eco Travel

Copenhagen Will Reward Environmentally-Responsible Tourists With Free Perks

The Danish capital’s latest sustainability initiative will encourage tourists to travel responsibly with free wine, coffee, and food.

Earth Day: 11 Eco Champions Making Our Travels Better

Our sustainability editor’s list of changemaking superstars from Nepal to the Netherlands.

Why Luxury Travel in Bhutan Is Also Sustainable

Editor Juliet Kinsman finally visits her top eco bucket-list destination with expectations as high as the Himalayas, and discovers a new model for homegrown hospitality.

There’s a Word for How We’re Feeling as Travelers—and This Is It

How to travel better in a world where we all feel weighed down by solastalgia.

SAS Just Released Reservations for the First-Ever Commercial Electric Plane Flight

The Stockholm-based carrier is making aviation history with these fuel-free flights, which are set to take off in 2028.

The A to Z Guide to Traveling Sustainably

Hacks, apps, and switches to make your escapades more enriching, enlightening, and economical.

How Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Trains Are Transforming Rail Travel

The trains, which emit only steam and condensed water, are projected to expand throughout Europe by 2035.

This New Platform Is Making It Easier for Travelers to Find the Perfect Eco Hotel

The hospitality portfolio Beyond Green is helping environmentally minded guests choose the best places to stay. 

Why Zambia’s Safaris Are Finally Getting Their Due

With its focus on eco-tourism efforts like bird's nest–style lodging, silent safaris, and smaller camps, Zambia may finally have its time in the safari spotlight. 

Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Was Long Neglected—Now, It’s a Lush Destination for Eco Tourism

A longtime victim of deforestation, the forest is now home to more species per square meter than the Amazon.

Why Belize Should Be On Every Culinary Enthusiast’s Radar

A nation famous for its archaeological sites, rainforests, and reefs is finally getting attention for its diverse and sustainable food scene.

A Push for Food Sovereignty Is Evolving Puerto Ricans’ Relationship with the Land

Since Hurricane Maria, many Puerto Ricans have begun cultivating the island’s native crops—and reclaiming their food narrative in the process. 

UNESCO World Heritage Status Could Soon Be Given to the Sounds of Ecuador’s Cloud Forest

Activists are pushing for the first-ever UNESCO status for acoustics to be awarded to the calls of 400 bird species and rare frogs in the Mashpi cloud forest.

Rewilding Experiences Are on the Rise—But Are They Making a Difference?

From Chile to the Scottish Highlands, travelers are participating in efforts to return environments to their natural state. 

The Best Things to Do in San Luis Obispo, California, from Historic Missions to Kelp Foraging

A California escape marked by rolling green hills and coastal vineyards, plus some of the friendliest city locals in all of California.

The East Coast Greenway Is Becoming One of America’s Most Visited Outdoor Spaces

The decades-long project to create a paved trail that runs along the entire Eastern Seaboard has gained renewed interest during the pandemic.

A Mayan Temple-Filled Road Trip Through Mexico’s Campeche State

A drive is the best way to see the range of natural and cultural riches on this stretch of the Yucatán Peninsula. 

Our Editors’ Top Post-Pandemic Travel Goals

From going on safari in Tanzania to spending more time with family.

At Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua, a Local Dispute Leaves the Site Closed to Visitors

The natural wonder was one of Oaxaca state’s most popular tourist destinations before it closed to the public earlier this year. 

Savoring Slow Food and Slow Travel in Italy 

Locals in Piedmont and the Aosta Valley protect Italy's future by embracing a more environmentally conscious past.