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by Bianca Caruana

When it comes to balancing a love of exploring, with a passion for the planet and sustainable travel, one major challenge is flying. Whilst we can strive to make …

Learn about Island Innovation - a global network helping advance innovation and drive sustainable change across island communities worldwide.

In this episode, we talk about the “other” side of tourism - how our freedom of movement has inherent consequences on place, people and culture.

Nestled in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica stands as a prime example of a nation that blends tourism with an unwavering commitment to sustainability. This tropical paradise …

In a world where adventure and travel have become a way of life for many, it's easy to overlook the often invisible hands that make these journeys possible.

Virtual experiences are not only a sustainable way to travel, but they also help us to get a closer look to how people live on the other side of the world.

We discuss the fascinating interplay between social enterprise and the traditional NGO model, dissecting their unique strengths and challenges.

In this webinar, I explore ethics in travel promotion, overtourism, storytelling that addresses cultural appropriation, and the preservation of destinations and cultural heritage.

One would hardly think a small town in rural Bulgaria would attract over 700 digital nomads but here we are - Bansko Nomad Fest 2023 recap.

Welcome to the mystical city of Kathmandu, Nepal! Here is your ultimate sustainable travel guide to Nepal's capital.

In a world of mass tourism, where local communities can be overshadowed, Community Homestay Nepal offers a refreshing and meaningful way to travel.

It’s easier than ever to search for accommodations that are putting the planet first. Book your next sustainable accommodation here.

While in Kathmandu make an ethical choice and support local producers with the help of this list of fair trade shops in Nepal's capital.

In Nepal they greet using the words Namaste, meaning “I bow to the divine in you”. For many years the great valley of Kathmandu and the surrounding Himalayan mountain …

Dearest readers, I wrote a book! If you have been following my journey this past year, you may have noticed I’ve been working on the creation of my first …

Spending time in nature is incredibly important for our physical and mental health. It helps us to reconnect with the world, relieve stress and exercise our bodies. The benefits …

I’m thrilled to share this sustainable travel guide to Malta & Gozo. Having spent most of this past year on these beautiful islands in the Mediterranean Sea (yes, there …

A list of places where you can dine for a cause, or in an ethical manner, here in the lively city of Kathmandu Nepal. How many have you been to?

A guide to sustainable travel and solo female travel in Cairo. Tips from my February 2022 adventure to Egypt's capital.

The beautiful islands of Malta sit in the heart of the Mediterranean sea. Bound by turquoise waters, rocky coastlines and the endless horizon of the ocean, it’s easy to …

___ This June, on behalf of RunTheWorld, I joined the Sierra Leone Marathon – an annual event hosted by the NGO, Street Child, with the aim to bring supporters …

Delicious cuisine, remarkable history, and sustainable tourism? Yes, Paris has progressed in leaps and bounds.

Whether you’ve rediscovered your yearning to travel, or you’ve been looking at the dusty suitcase tucked away in a dark corner of your wardrobe, you may be wondering what …

This June, I will challenge myself in a rather unique and unconventional way and run my first ever half-marathon in West Africa’s Sierra Leone

Your guide to all the sustainable & fair trade shops in Phnom Penh Cambodia. Choose fair, and choose fair trade.

Here are ideas for 6 unique places to have a sustainable wedding for you and your eco-conscious spouse-to-be.

A list of Siem Reap's best restaurants that are giving back to the community. Eat for a cause and visit these places when you're in town.

Elbrus4Alpinists is a sustainable development project aiming to open the Northwest face of Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe and one of the world’s “Seven Summits”, as a …

Switzerland cares about sustainability and has been ranked third on the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) in 2020. Nature preservation is such an important topic there, the country now positions …

If you’re wondering if this blog post seems a little off-topic, I initially did too. Until I realised that Universal Basic Income (UBI) is, at its very core, a …

In a recent podcast episode, I interviewed Green Destinations Top 100 Partnership Program Coordinator, Louise de Hemmer, on the topic of recognising and awarding the world’s sustainable destinations.  The …

Emboo River is a luxurious lodge in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, with sustainability at the forefront of its operations. Emboo River is also the first lodge in the region …