Thoughtful Travel

The way we travel has a direct effect on people and planet. Here’s what you can do to be a more conscious and responsible traveller.

Make sure your adventures don’t support suffering. Find out how from this easy step by step guide.

The climate justice movement is fighting for a greener, fairer and safer future for everyone.

Our travel habits changed completely since the coronavirus pandemic last year. As of March 2020, travel and tourism was brought to a virtual standstill and the natural world was afforded a much-needed breather. For many of us, the pandemic was a time to reflect on unsustainable human actions and reconnect with our natural environment. We vowed to live a greener lifestyle moving forward. As lockdown eases and travel restrictions are lifted, lots of us are now feeling more optimistic about travelling this summer. But living a sustainable lifestyle isn’t only about the products we buy – it’s also about making a commitment to travelling sustainably and considering the impact that our travel plans have on the planet. Tourism is responsible for roughly 8% of the world’s carbon emissions. In order to reach net-zero by 2050, we need to collectively rethink how we travel, how often we travel and where we travel to. A good starting point is to fly less (global aviation accounts for 2% of carbon emissions alone). Luckily, the UK offers an impressive array of environmentally considerate staycations located in some beautiful parts of the country. Here’s ethy’s guide to sustainable hotels in the UK, so you can feel good knowing that the only footprints you’ll leave during your next holiday are those in the sand.

Guest post by Oscar Collins