WHAT IS CO2 COMPENSATION ALL ABOUT?
The question I get most frequently is: “How can you travel sustainably if you take the plane?” It’s a fair question but, like all things in life, the answer isn’t that straight-forward. You see, I believe that sustainable travel encompasses much
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL IN AFRICA
Imagine you’re in Senegal. You find yourself inside a typical white tourist van, windows closed, air conditioning on. Secretly holding the camera, you carefully view everything from a distance as you wave at children passing by. But here’s the catch: you’d
INSTAGRAM GEOTAGGING: THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY
We’ve all discovered lots of supposedly ‘secret’ places that we fell in love with because someone wrote about them on social media. I, for one, love to get off the beaten path and find relatively unknown spots far from the
BANGKOK LIKE A LOCAL
Backpackers will advise that you avoid Bangkok like the plague. They will tell you that it stinks, that it’s too hot and that there are too many people. And while this is of course all true, it's part of Bangkok's
WHY YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE THE BENGALI NEW YEAR IN BANGLADESH
The welcoming heat of the bright sun, a sea of smiling faces, and chaos that was as colorful as it was magnetic… that’s how I started my first morning in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Needless to say, I couldn’t
What are the travel trends of 2019? Here are some tips from travel blogger Charlotte Noël – A.S. Adventure interviews TravelRebel
The new year calls for new journeys. But which destinations are a must during the next 12 months? Travel blogger Charlotte Noël shares with you six fun travel trends! Originally published on A.S. Adventure 1. Sustainability as a standard According to Charlotte, sustainability
One Planet Rating interviewing Travel Rebel: Be a bit adventurous and you will be surprised
This interview was published on One Planet Rating “Don’t limit yourself by sticking to mainstream destinations that you’ve already heard a ton about. Be a bit adventurous and venture into the relatively unknown lands. You will be surprised, in the best way. Trust me!”,
ARE YOU A SUSTAINABLE TRAVELER?
Are You a Respectful Traveler? While travel isn’t always selfless, it’s a beautiful way to grow, learn about the world first-hand and create connections with people from all walks of life. If your greatest joy in life is packing a bag
MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT WITH TOURISM
Making a positive impact with tourism & supporting locally-owned businesses The United Nations Environment Program reports that in a typical mass tourism package, of each USD 100 spent by a tourist from a developed country, as little as USD 5 actually
Florence, an overburdened gem
How to make your trip to Firenze a more mindful and sustainable one Each place has its very own character, its very own personality. No matter what happens externally, that remains in place… right? Well, the answer isn’t quite that simple.
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL 101
Travel Rebel’s practical tips on how to explore the world in a more mindful manner When it comes to sustainable tourism, most of us think we know the drill. We turn off the lights when we leave the room (at least
5 MUST-READ BOOKS FOR THE CONSCIOUS TRAVELER
Is sustainable travel something that appeals to you, but like many other en vogue terms being thrown around, you’re not really quite sure what it means? Are you simply someone who’s passionate about traveling and are trying to pursue it
Unplug in Italy: Exploring beautiful Le Marche, a relatively unknown region in Italy
Exploring beautiful Le Marche, a relatively unknown region in Italy When it comes to Italy, everyone knows about Rome, Venice, Naples, and even the region of Tuscany. During our month-long road trip through this beautiful country, we made it a point
CAN TOURISM EVER BE TERRIBLE?
Can Tourism Ever Be Terrible? Casting the critical limelight on holiday tourism is a relatively recent phenomenon.Until just a few years ago, tourism was always hailed – by individuals and nations alike – as a fruitful activity that spurred economic activity,