Sustainability expert and travel writer based in London.
Now that the kids are back at school, it’s time to start planning the next break. Here’s our pick of family adventures, from cycling Hadrian’s Wall to sailing on the Norfolk Broads.
Accommodation is booking up fast for the autumn break. Here’s our pick of cottages and glampsites that still have availability.
Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve is home to 240,000 acres of volcanoes, lakes and forest in the Chilean Lake District. At the heart of the reserve are a series of mind-expanding, eco-minded structures, the most luxurious of which is Nothofagus Lodge.
I had worried that West Sweden would be too perfect and pristine, but there’s a bleakness to the landscape that feels exhilaratingly wild. Rock grey and sea blues stretch as far as the eye can see, peppered only by red cabins perching precariously above the water. “I want you to feel the ferocity of the open sea, so you understand the landscape,” Patrik continues, ushering us towards a rising swell.
Thankfully, for those seeking natural beauty and solitude within our shores, showing support can be an inspiring mission. Here are 10 places to stay that will not only ensure a calming experience but contribute to critical conservation projects.
From next Saturday, anyone will be able to stay overnight in self-contained accommodation in England “as long as shared facilities can be kept clean”. The Prime Minister also advised that “most leisure facilities and tourist attractions will reopen if they can safely do so”, which is good news for galleries, historical sights, museums, nature reserves and gardens that have also been struggling with revenue loss.
From bell tents deep in the evergreen mountains of the Black Forest to camping pitches overlooking Bavaria’s towering medieval spires, Germany is a camper’s paradise. There are over 1,000 camping and caravanning sites throughout Germany offering endless possibilities for adventures. Facilities can be as slick or back-to-basics as you wish. There are secluded, lowkey campsites like Camping Brunnen for those that want to get back to nature, and resorts with pools, spas and even golf courses like Camping Arterhof for those that want a little more entertainment.
Once travellers are back on the road, there is hope that they will choose experiences that have a positive environmental impact. But what do those experiences look like and how easy are they to find? Holly Tuppen discusses how post-pandemic wanderlust could be a force for good.
From plummeting carbon emissions to animals taking over cities, the lockdown has given us a tantalising glimpse of a more environmentally harmonious world. As scientists relish the opportunity to capture data in quieter oceans and traffic-reduced cities, the media is awash with talk of green shoots.
Unfortunately, this hiatus for the natural world has followed a devastating loss of livelihoods, and lives. As the tourism industry reels amid a grounded planet, those who rely on it the most are struggling to put food on the table. There’s an uneasiness in the conservation world, too. For every chunk of wilderness thriving with less human intrusion, numerous ecosystems are devastatingly at risk.
Throwing sweets at children, cooing at orphans and interrupting school lessons; thankfully, these days, savvier socially minded travellers are ditching unethical and token volunteering experiences in favour of a new breed of impact travel. When planning a volunteering trip abroad, here's what you need to look out for to ensure the experience is ethical and will actually have a positive impact.
In the first of a new series on holidays that make a difference, our writer walks to Avebury and Silbury Hill with a charity hoping to make spiritual places more accessible.
Slow travel is enjoying a renaissance with more of us ditching jam-packed, box-ticking itineraries in favour of soaking up the scenery. Island-hopping by ferry or gliding through the countryside by train offers a pleasing antidote to our non-stop lives.
Holly Tuppen takes a look at some of the most eco-conscious family holidays that contribute to the protection and sustainability of the world's forests.
Coming to terms with life, death and dinner on a journey through the Scottish Highlands' most conservation-minded estates.
On the cusp of the grape harvest, here’s our pick of vineyard stays easily accessible by train in the UK, France and Switzerland.
Better than island hopping in the Maldives, a safari with the kids and Michelin-starred tasting menus in the Swiss Alps, my most memorable travel experience is circumnavigating the world without flying.
Eco-luxury is nothing new. Even big players such as Marriott now cram hotels with locally sourced goods and upcycled furniture. Sustainability increasingly has an impact on every part of the traveller journey from where to go, what to experience and what to share on social media.
To celebrate Earth Day, here’s our pick of eco-hotels, campsites and cottages that use tourism to fund conservation, promote biodiversity and protect endangered species
