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Part 1: Decoding Tulum’s Eco-Illusion: My Dive into Tulum’s Sustainability Quandary Article written by: Lata Potter Introduction This is the first of a two-part article where I dissect the picture-perfect fantasies of Mexico shown on social media. My story explores many mind-numbing headaches that I encountered when working to improve the sustainability of a hopelessly…

© 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…

© Good Travel Guide, Oct 2022 When it comes to sustainability it is important to be transparent. Transparency, builds trust and shows what an organisation believes in and what they are working on to improve. If you’re anything like us at the Good Travel Guide, you are becoming more aware of what is honest and…

© Good Travel Guide, August 2021Author: Louise de Hemmer Olympic medals made from recycled smartphones and laptops donated by the public, athletes sleeping on recycled cardboard beds, podiums made from recycled plastic, the torchbearer uniforms made from recycled Coca Cola bottles, a hydrogen fueled Olympic torch created with aluminium that comes from the construction waste…

© 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….