Ecotourism (also called eco travel) is a sector within the tourism industry that is growing above all others. Whether it’s people riding the eco-train trying to look as good and green as they possibly can, or people who actually believe in the plight of the environment, the growth of ecotourism shows there is very plainly a need and a want for this type of travel experience. Continue reading
Fond of travelling and enjoying the wonders of nature? After all that fun and adventure you are sure to get a bit exhausted and would like a good relaxing time at a luxurious hotel resort. Wouldn’t it be nice if hotels today could provide the utmost luxury furnishing and fixtures while giving respect to the surrounding natural environment though? Nowadays, taking an indulgent holiday while being eco-friendly at the same time is possible.
We’ve listed five of the best eco-friendly furnished hotels in the world that are sure to provide you with the best combination of luxury and environment-friendly stay. Continue reading
I won’t lie to you, Norway’s very expensive. Scandinavia as a whole is famed for ripping your wallet out and stomping all over it (though despite that, the people couldn’t be friendlier), but after having returned from Sweden just a few months before heading out to Oslo I can confirm that Norway takes the crown when it comes to making your eyes water every time you work out monetary conversations in your head when stood in line at everything from a fancy coffee shop in the centre of Oslo station to a large supermarkets nearby. You will end up reaching further and further into your pocket, swearing you had more silver coins with holes in them somewhere. Continue reading
Dave Cornthwaite might be the ultimate of overland travellers. He’s on a mission to complete 25 journeys (dubbed Expedition1000), each at least 1,000 miles, all via non-motorized transport. Thus far, Dave has cris-crossed Australia and the US, the Pacific Ocean, and happened to be the first person to skateboard the length of Britain as a warm up. Currently, he is in the middle of Journey #7, swimming 1000 miles down America’s Missouri River. Continue reading
Being an overland traveller is not always the easiest or most comfortable option, but there are some countries that stand out in terms of their overland travel opportunities and France is one of those countries. Now that the concord has long been scrapped, France can boast that it has long used technology to provide faster, greener travel thanks to the TGV and great links by sea. Continue reading