Sustainable destinations
On this page you can find all of my travel tips relating to sustainable destinations. These tips help you pick a destination in a meaningful way. I also include a list of alternatives to destinations that struggle with overtourism or can be seen as unethical to visit. Each tip links to an Instagram post or blog post with more information.
Most of these tips will be small, easy-to-implement actions. I recommend starting with the ones that seem most feasible to you. It’s always better to take just one small action than it is to do nothing at all, because every small change makes a difference!
Low-impact destinations
- Retreat to the countryside
- Consider how the country performs on the Sustainable Development Goals
- Stay away from endangered areas
- Pick a country that respects and protects human rights
If you’re in need of help around finding or choosing a low-impact destination, following these 7 steps will help. For some concrete examples of what sustainability can look like at a destination, I have shared about my experiences of sustainbility in cities like Paris and Edinburgh.
Nearby destinations
- Book more local weekend trips
- Be tourist in your home town
- Choose a destination close to where you live, but where you have never been to before
Travel with a purpose
- Visit someone you know
- Plan around specific accommodation you want to stay at
- Base your destination on your hobbies and interests
Alternatives to…
European destinations
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Lisboa, Portugal
- Santorini, Greece
- Stonehenge, England
- Venezia, Italy
- The Colosseum in Rome, Italy
- The northern lights in Iceland