© Good Travel Guide, August 2021 Have you followed the news this past month? Then you should have encountered more than once coverage about a certain report on the climate emergency written by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). But are you really aware of what it implies? Here are some of the highlights…
© Good Travel Guide, September 2021 The drop in the number of visitors due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been a hard blow for the economy in most destinations. However, some cities such as Amsterdam, Prague, Barcelona or Florence were already suffering from over tourism before the pandemic. The crisis has finally been a way…
© Good Travel Guide, October 2021 As the biggest technology capturing carbon from air is being inaugurated in Iceland, let’s see if carbon-removal tech can make travel more sustainable. We have now been hearing about carbon offsetting to compensate for travel emissions for a while but this solution is controversial (read about our opinion about…
© Good Travel Guide, October 2021 (Updated 2024 by Ken Drew)
Our vacations don’t just fulfill our wanderlust; they are an opportunity to make sustainable choices that make a difference. As we proudly post about destinations we’ve visited, the question you might be asking is: Are trains or planes the most eco-friendly way to travel?
© Good Travel Guide, November 2021 We know that humans contribute enormously to climate change. However, some people have a more relevant impact than others, according to a recent study. The study was commissioned by Oxfam, a global organization fighting inequality to end poverty. It estimated the per capita consumption emissions of different global income…
© Good Travel Guide, November 2021 Gender inequality is a fact, and everybody knows it. In some sectors, the gaps between men and women are blatantly and clearly visible, in others equity is subtly masked. Much has been discussed about women’s rights in the labour market, we are finally starting to realize how important it…
© Good Travel Guide, January 2022 Airbnb is a popular platform that allows people to rent out their spaces and tourists to find affordable and diverse accommodations. As the popularity of Airbnb grows so does the infamous Airbnb effect. As a response, new organizations are being created that want to offer a similar service with…
© Good Travel Guide, October 2020 There are many attractive diving sites around the world. Among them are a couple of sustainable destinations: Bonaire and Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean, Douglas Shire along Australia’s Great Barrier and Chumbe Island Coral Park along the East Coast of Africa. Tourists make a beeline for diving trips to see the vibrant colours, astonishing coral formations, and diversity…
© Good Travel Guide, December 2020 by Jaspal Channa & Paula Radman When you buy a ticket to travel online, you might have noticed a little check box that offers you the chance to offset the CO2 emissions of your journey for a very small cost. It often involves planting a tree which can offset the…
© Good Travel Guide, December 2020 by Ramona Mendis Palau is one of the few countries in the world that has successfully been COVID-19 free for the past few months. In order to achieve and maintain its COVID-19 free status the country has suspended all commercial flights since the beginning of this year and will continue…
© Good Travel Guide, December 2020 by Jaspal Channa As of today, most people are not allowed or choose not to travel outside of their country. Covid has had a huge negative impact on destinations that rely on foreign tourists, however, there are also opportunities to promote and grow domestic travellers. Many of the destinations in…
As part of our Covid Safe Series, we’d like to highlight the efforts of the Dutch island of Schouwen-Duiveland. The coastal village of Renesse operates a park and ride facility just outside Schouwen-Duiveland, from there tourists take a free bus helping to reduce traffic in the coastal villages. It’s a long-running initiative that started in 1998:…
© Good Travel Guide, January 2021Co-authors: Paula Radman & Ramona Mendis, Editors: Jaspal Channa & Daniela van Elburg Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2019 saw a record total of 671 million international tourists arrivals in the first half of the year. This was 30 million more than in the first half of 2018. If the COVID-19…
© Good Travel Guide, March 2021 by Nicole Hulsebos We all need a place to sleep when we travel. But where you choose to rest your head while travelling is a major factor of your travels’ impact. We are not only talking about your carbon footprint or the environmental impact your accommodation choice has on the…
© Good Travel Guide, April 2021 by Anastasiia Korshunova Biking in the Netherlands is easy with its 35,000 kilometres of biking lanes making it easy for even an inexperienced cyclist. At the Good Travel Guide we support bike riding as an alternative to other forms of transport as it has a low carbon footprint and it keeps you…
© Good Travel Guide, May 2021 by Chloé Martin Portugal has much to offer. Its rich culture, nature, and gastronomy have a taste that does not make you want to leave the country once you are in it. It is also home to incredibly generous and hospitable people. Well, it is for a reason that Portugal won the…
© Good Travel Guide, June 2021Author: Ramona Mendis, Infographic Designer: Anastasiia Korshunova The earliest evidence of wine making dates back to more than 8,000 years ago in southern parts of Tbilisi in Georgia. Wine growing (viticulture) and wine making (viniculture) are a centuries old tradition. It is seen in many parts of the world to…
© Good Travel Guide, June 2021 by Chloé Martin Welcome to Estonia, the greenest country in Europe! Estonia is relatively flat land, largely covered by forest (more than 50% of its land) and nature. Experience bog shoeing to traverse the marshy ground and enjoy the rich wildlife. Estonia is indeed a privileged spot for birdwatching and its forests are home to…
© Good Travel Guide, July 2021 On the 6th July 2021, our team has interviewed Albert Salman, founder of Green Destinations and of the QualityCoast program to learn more about it. He explains the history of the program, its characteristics and differences with other certification or award schemes, and its contribution to the protection of…
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