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5 Surprising Eco-UN-friendly Things Everyone Packs for Their Holidays + How to Be Better

Posted on January 19, 2023

It's no hidden secret that a two-week holiday abroad can have everlasting impacts on our environment. But, even down to the things we pack in our cases to take with us, it has never been easier to be an eco-friendlier traveller. You’d be very surprised about how harmful to the environment our holiday essentials can be. In this list, we break down the ECO-unfriendly things that everyone packs on their holiday and what we can use instead to be a more sustainable traveller.

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Top Vegan Friendly Hotels, Restaurants and Cities

Posted on January 18, 2023

With a rise in the number of people choosing to make more ethical food decisions and follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, many travellers have found themselves on the lookout for cities to visit, that offer more choice for vegan diets.

In fact, in September 2022, the Guardian estimated a global total of 79 million people has a vegan or plant-based diet. Research by Ipsos found that 48% of British adults use plant milk and 58% use at least one plant-based meat alternative in their diet. So, it’s no surprise that some people struggle to find suitable restaurants both in the UK and abroad.

With that in mind, we’ve found the 5 top cities, restaurants and hotels that offer something for just about any type of traveller.

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7 simple ways to be a more sustainable traveller

Posted on October 04, 2022

Most travellers share the same interest and passion; exploring the world. So naturally we all want to take care of our planet and travel as sustainably as possible. For most, our minds immediately go to cutting out flights as our only sustainable option. But luckily for you, we have created a list of 7 easy hacks that will turn you into a sustainable traveller who’s ready to both explore and protect the planet.

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Eco-Tourism or Eco-Exploitations? 5 tips to ensure your wildlife encounters abroad remain ethical

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When travelling abroad there’s not many experiences that would match the feeling of encountering a wild animal. Let's be honest, who hasn’t thought about riding an elephant or feeding a tiger? But you might want to think twice about taking part in these activities... To make sure these animals behave, they are put through a series of potentially unethical treatments which could result in mental or physical injury. Now, this isn't to say that you can't have a fun experience with wild animals, but it is important to make sure that you do it in an ethical way and ensure the animals are unharmed. Here are our top 5 tips to ensure that your animal encounters abroad remain ethical:

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8 Easy Ways to Be a More Sustainable Traveller

Posted on October 28, 2021

When you think of going on a sustainable holiday your mind automatically wanders to cutting out the flight doesn’t it? Ours did too! But it’s not the only way you can make sure you’re looking after the environment, and helping to improve the world we live in, whilst on holiday. Our eight super simple hacks will make an eco-friendly traveller out of just about anyone.  

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Everything you need to know about the traffic light system and what we cover

Posted on July 09, 2021

The UK has recently changed its travel restrictions in regards to international travel and the coronavirus pandemic. In October 2021 the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) changed its advice for over 50 countries and territories, making the rest of the world feel accessible once again.

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The Best UK Holiday Destinations near a Beach

Posted on February 02, 2021

Summer season is coming along quicker than expected and that means planning for sunny days, getting your tan on and cocktails by the bucket-load. Whether you’re after a seaside staycation or looking to have a city break with a beach day, here are the best UK holiday destinations near a beach for your great escape.

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UK Holiday Destinations near London

Posted on January 29, 2021

London, the heart of England is a hub for excitement, thrills and entertainment. Whether you’re living in London and looking for a staycation holiday nearby or interested in a day trip to London on your holiday, here are the best UK holiday destinations near London.

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Best UK Holiday Hotspots

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Staycations are the new vacations and with the summer time in the UK giving us a taste of tropical weather, that paired up with some jaw-droppingly good locations is enough to feel like you’re abroad.

Whether you’re interested in relaxing by the seaside for a week, keen to learn about UK history or would like to get your adrenalin pumping for a weekend staycation, here are the best UK holiday hotspots to visit for your summer holiday.

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5-step Guide to Planning your Gap Year

Posted on January 12, 2021

Whether you’ve dreamt of meeting the elephants in Thailand, interrailing from country-to-country in Europe, surfing on Bondi Beach or backpacking the classic south-east Asia trail, a gap year is the perfect way to fulfil your travel wishlist.

If you’re considering a gap year either before university or after your degree is complete and don’t know how to begin planning, we’ve got your back - and here is our 5-step guide on planning your gap year.

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