Articles About Sustainable Travel

A table outdoors full of different types of foraged food, a tradition in Nordic countries

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Denmark and Finland Are Must-Visits for Foodies

Farm-to-table and fish-to-dish dining brings you closer to nature in the Nordic countries.

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A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland

Travel for Good

6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers

August 09, 2024 12:37 PM

Chloe Berge

Three bottles of sunscreen in different formats on a sandy beach

Health + Wellness

Spray vs. Lotion Sunscreens: Which One Is Safer?

August 08, 2024 07:15 AM

Nathalie Alonso

People bending over and planting trees in the ground with a bridge in the background

Longreads

New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.

August 01, 2024 10:35 AM

Harrison Hill

Community-based tourism destinations give local communities the power to curate authentic trips for travelers.

Sustainable Travel

Hike, Stay, and Make Cheese With Local Residents on These International Trips

July 31, 2024 02:59 PM

Hannah Singleton

Cruise

What Happens to All the Food Waste on a 4,300-Passenger Cruise Ship?

June 24, 2024 01:26 PM

Fran Golden

Taking part in the <i>Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism </i>program in the Faroe Islands in 2024.

Sustainable Travel

How the Faroe Islands Turned a Voluntourism Project Into a Dream Vacation

June 21, 2024 06:17 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities

Unpacked, the Podcast

Podcast: How to Travel, and Soothe Your Anxiety, in a Climate-Changing World

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, senior news editor Michelle Baran explores how we can travel safely, smartly, and compassionately in a climate-changing world. Listen to the full episode.

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Hiking + Cycling

Water Is Life: Staring Climate Change in the Face on Mount Kilimanjaro

August 17, 2016 07:08 PM

Tommy Alexander