The quiet, mesmerizing beauty of giraffes makes them marketing gold for Africa’s wildlife tourism industry. But the world’s tallest mammals are under threat from multiple forces, poachers, diseases, even climate change. Economics aside, conservationists are in a mad dash to hasten their decline. Harriet Akinyi When you think of giraffes, you think of their beautiful … Read more
Michelin-star dining from an organic on-site farm. Natural air conditioning harnessed from the sea breeze. Wild swimming pools cleaned by plants instead of chlorine. Committing to a sustainable staycation no longer means pitching your tent in a wet field and eating homegrown veg from a tupperware. A luxe new wave of stylish eco hotels are … Read more
A new sustainable adventure travel company – Slow Adventure – has recently launched, offering adventures that give power back to local communities. The company supports fair and transparent conservation funding, reinforces the importance of nature so that it is valued and helps adventurers choose how to give back. Slow adventures are immersive and mindful journeys that maximise time … Read more
With its fast ferry network, quiet roads and jaw-dropping mountains, the Helgeland archipelago is the perfect place to try e-bike touring I balk a little at the idea of riding an e-bike for our multi-day trip across the Helgeland archipelago in northern Norway. Bar a brief pause in my 20s, I have ridden a bike … Read more