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© Good Travel Guide, September 2021Author: Daniela Miranda Even though Marketing practices are often associated with consumerism and unnecessary expenses (Font and McCabe, 2017), destinations need to market themselves in order to attract tourists. Before the pandemic, the tourism industry was booming with the number of international flights growing year on year. With destinations suffering from overtourism…

© Good Travel Guide, November 2021Author: Ken Drew Thailand is a dream holiday destination for many and it’s been featured in many Hollywood films. You’ve heard about the beautiful beaches, temples, and wide landscapes, but maybe you haven’t heard about the economic and cultural impact that China has on it. The rapid adoption of Fifth…

© Good Travel Guide, November 2021 by Andreea Madalina Vornicu Japan is very dense in cultural and natural heritage. Thousands of shrines and temples can be visited at any corner. What makes it a very special place are its crafts and ancient tradition, such as the old and accurate techniques of paper production. Anthropic landscapes concentrate…

© Good Travel Guide, November 2021 by Nika Šinigoj If you have ever heard about Slovenia, skiing, spectacular caves and abundant green forests will pop up in your mind. Slovenia is located in Central Europe and well-known for its rich culture, customs, language and the marvelous landscapes and so forth. 60% of Slovenia is covered…

© Good Travel Guide, November 2021 by Daniela Miranda A couple of years ago, I eagerly booked what seemed to be an eco-hotel, for a relaxing responsible stay in my home country. Before going there, I saw the pictures and thought of this place as pristine, with luscious nature around and mindful of their local environment….

© Good Travel Guide, December 2021 by Andreea Madalina Vornicu Spain was the 2nd most visited country in the world after France in 2018. – UNWTO This guide will show you its hidden gems and lead you to 6 destinations that have been awarded for their excellent initiatives towards sustainable tourism development by Green Destinations. In addition…

© Good Travel Guide, November 2021Author: Lucia Roldan When we think about how to build a more sustainable tourism, the words pollution, waste and therefore, how to preserve the environment often come to mind. But what about the people who live in the destinations? How can residents be empowered by tourism? Is community an important pillar? By sharing 4…

Ken Drew© Good Travel Guide, November  20228 min to read There is no world police to punish countries for allowing local businesses to take fresh water away from locals so that tourists can have a half-hour-long steamy shower. There’s no penalty for toilet and sink water to be flushed out to beaches and rivers where…

© Good Travel Guide, March 2022Author: Lucia Roldan On this occasion, we will travel from Australia to Spain to discover three examples of environmental and climate action taken in the aftermath of the pandemic.  Townsville City, Australia Let’s start with Townsville City, in Australia, an industrial city linked to mining and manufacturing, that had to…

© Good Travel Guide, April 2022Author: Cecilia and Ken Before you learn about the dark side of the voluntourism industry and learn how to choose a good volunteer program, we want to know that we have been in your shoes before.  Committing to the right volunteer program is a daunting task. It’s not just your vacation…

© Good Travel Guide, August 2023Author: Ramona Mendis and Ken Drew Question: Which creates the least amount of C02 per passenger? A train or a plane?  There are a lot of variables to consider, so, let’s take, for example, Ron going from London to Paris by train and Danita going the same route by plane….

© Good Travel Guide, July 2022Author: Cecilia Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture. Sustainable Gastronomy is the community-benefiting and planet-protecting network of farmers and diverse businesses that together brings farm to frying pan. A research blog by the Good Travel Guide takes you inside the food industry and disassembles it…