Since first writing this article in 2015, sustainable travel has soared in popularity and the number of travellers now aware of the need to tread lightly has exploded. But beyond the appealing idea of Sustainable Travel, what does it mean and how can we all make steps towards it? Sustainable Travel: What is It? When first … Read more
Iran is a country that is just opening up for tourism. Here’s how to ensure tourism benefits locals and top tips for responsible travel in Iran.
The quest of finding sustainable accommodation, genuine eco-friendly resorts, or a “green hotel” can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. The challenge can begin with knowing what to look for. Do I google “Sustainable Hotels”, “Eco friendly Hotels” or “Green Resorts”? Even then, the listings may not be what you’re looking … Read more
Soul Travel Blog is a proud ambassador of Visit.Org and I’m also a member of their affiliate programme. This post contains affiliate links which – if booked through – provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. As always.. my opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you. The Best and Worst … Read more
There’s always been something that has drawn me to the sleeper train journey. Perhaps the idea of boarding in one city and waking up to the next, gently lulled to sleep by the rocking motion of the carriages on the rails. The reality of course is often a little different than in our poetic (and often nostalgic) … Read more
I was having a conversation last week when a friend said to me “sure, you can travel sustainably, but you need a lot of money to do so.” It struck me that it’s a frequently perceived truth that if Luxury is your thing, there are no shortage of well appointed Eco-Resorts, Rainforest and Safari Lodges … Read more
