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.
By Olivia Morelli
Earth Day: 11 Eco Champions Making Our Travels Better
Our sustainability editor’s list of changemaking superstars from Nepal to the Netherlands.
By Juliet Kinsman
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.
By Juliet Kinsman
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.
By Juliet Kinsman
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.
By Rachel Chang
The A to Z Guide to Traveling Sustainably
Hacks, apps, and switches to make your escapades more enriching, enlightening, and economical.
By Juliet Kinsman
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.
By Elissa Garay
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.
By Lale Arikoglu
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.
By Jackie Caradonio
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.
By Mark Johanson
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.
By Julia Eskins
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.
By Paola Singer
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.
By Siobhan Reid
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.
By Chloe Berge
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.
By Jonny Bierman
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.
By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
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.
By Michael Snyder
Our Editors’ Top Post-Pandemic Travel Goals
From going on safari in Tanzania to spending more time with family.
By CNT Editors
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.
By Kyle Valenta
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.
By Adam Gollner