‘Last-Chance Tourism’ Is Killing the Places We Love
There’s an irony in last-chance tourism: the more we travel to visit far-flung, climate-impacted destinations, the more carbon we emit.
Climate Change
They Feel so Guilty About Climate Change, They Won’t Travel Far From Home
With a rise in climate disasters and overtourism, should all of us be rethinking the way we move through the world?
There’s Some Good News and Some Really Bad News Coming Out of Switzerland
Which do you want first?
What Will Happen to Whale Watching? A Cautionary Tale Unfolds in Ireland
“The last couple of years our trips have become totally disappointing.”
Is This Really America’s Most Sustainable Hotel?
A look inside the country’s first carbon-positive lodging.
How to Avoid Poisoning Yourself in the Outdoors (And Other Tips for Being in Nature)
This year has provided endless reasons to replace screens with time spent in nature. As a stereotypical outdoorsy girl from the Pacific Northwest, the mountains, forest, and water have always been my happy place away from work, obligations, and existential despair. However, whenever I take my more city-inclined friends hiking, camping, or anywhere outside urban … Continued
Why Do We Keep Building Golf Courses in the Desert?
As the West faces perilous wildfires and droughts, luxury desert golf communities curiously continue to thrive.
Is It Finally Time to Stop Visiting Venice?
Experts guide tourists on best practices for ethical tourism in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How California’s Sue-Happy Homeowners Threaten the State’s Iconic Public Beaches
It’s part of a larger battle that could permanently alter tourism in the Golden State.
The French Are Fighting Over Ski Heaven—Before It Melts
A battle for France’s ski heaven is unfolding in the ancient village of Tignes.