Sustainable Travel

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?
Cruise writer Fran Golden headed into the belly of the recently launched “Sun Princess” to see how cruise ships are changing the way they process uneaten leftovers.
June 24, 2024 01:26 PM
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Fran Golden
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
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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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Terry Ward
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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Brian Major
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Sustainable Travel
Electric Boats Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
May 14, 2024 05:31 PM
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Elissa Garay
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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Harriet Akinyi
A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities
Unpacked (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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A Tesla Model S on an Interstate road.
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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Tim Chester
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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Elissa Garay
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
View of two beaches on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador
Sustainable Travel
I Have Climate Anxiety. Can I Travel Guilt-Free?
April 19, 2024 09:42 AM
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Anu Taranath
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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Michelle Baran
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
People paddling down a river in a rainforest.
Epic Trips
These 10 Epic Trips Are Adventurous and Eco-Friendly
October 20, 2023 10:51 AM
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Kelsey Lindsey
A herd of cashmere goats resting during sunset on the steppe.
In the Magazine
How One Mongolian Sweater Company Is Making Cashmere More Eco-Friendly
August 31, 2023 04:58 PM
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Billie Cohen
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Hotels
Three Eco-Resorts Are Introducing Visitors to Indonesia’s Overlooked Island
August 25, 2023 10:18 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
A man with a selfie stick suba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.
Outdoor Adventure
Explore the World’s Oceans on These 7 Eco-Friendly Trips
May 16, 2023 04:16 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Nestled in Napa Valley’s Carneros wine region, Carneros Resort and Spa offers a range of sustainability programs for guests to experience.
Travel for Good
11 Ways to Help Protect and Preserve California’s Most Famous Wine Region
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A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake
Travel for Good
Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior
April 17, 2023 11:01 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Airplanes lined up on the runway.
Air Travel News
Airlines Are Ditching Carbon Offsets. That’s a Mistake.
February 16, 2023 05:46 PM
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Emily Nyrop
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler
December 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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Courtney Holden
Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale
In the Magazine
If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates
December 20, 2022 04:11 PM
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Kendra Pierre-Louis
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Travel for Good
A Competition to Protect the Environment—Through Storytelling
December 09, 2022 10:08 AM
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Sarika Bansal
Nations like Tuvalu are disproportionately threatened by climate change—and asking developed nations to do more.
Trending News
The Travel Industry Has Ambitious Climate Goals. How Will It Meet Them?
November 29, 2022 06:42 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan