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Explore how Borneo's Eastern Malaysia balances tourism with sustainability through cultural preservation, immersive homestays, and local gastronomy. sustainable tourism

Borneo’s recipe for sustainable tourism: cultural villages, homestays — and spicy food

September 13, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

The aroma in Trudy’s Tan’s kitchen in Kuching, Malaysia, is intoxicating. It’s a blend of the familiar and the utterly new: garlic and pepper with Terung Iban, the sour eggplant found in Borneo. It’s Gula Apong, also known as Nipah palm sugar, caramelized with fried potato wedges

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Discover how Australia's Northern Territory balances tourism with environmental and cultural preservation in its stunning Outback. sustainability

Under a vast sky, Australia’s Northern Territory grapples with tourism sustainability

August 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Just after sunset on a ranch outside Alice Springs, Australia, the inky blackness of the night sky drapes across the Outback. 

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Sydney's impressive sustainability initiatives, from green infrastructure to Aboriginal-led eco-tours, shaping a greener future for tourism.

Sustainable Sydney: How Australia’s tourism industry is leaning into the green

November 24, 2025August 16, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Margret Campbell stands at the edge of Sydney’s Harbor foreshore, her hand brushing the leaves of a seasonal wattle tree. 

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Discover how Aurora Expeditions, a small cruise line, is attempting to redefine sustainability in the cruise industry with innovative ships and green initiatives.

How do you make cruising sustainable? Here’s how Aurora Expeditions is trying

August 11, 2025August 2, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Aurora Expeditions, a small Sydney-based cruise line, is on a mission to rewrite the cruise industry’s sustainability narrative in a big way. 

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Explore the Sydney Opera House's journey to becoming a leader in sustainability, showcasing its innovative green initiatives and future goals.

How the Sydney Opera House became a symbol of sustainability (and an even bigger tourist attraction)

September 4, 2025July 19, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

The Sydney Opera House is more than just an architectural marvel. It’s more than the gleaming white sails that grace postcards, Instagram feeds, and travel documentaries. It’s more than the iconic backdrop to Australia’s New Year’s Eve fireworks. 

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Discover Flockhill Lodge in New Zealand's Southern Alps, a luxury retreat committed to sustainability through farm-to-table dining and ambitious conservation efforts.

In New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Flockhill pushes the boundaries of sustainability

October 9, 2025July 5, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

If there’s one word to sum up Flockhill Lodge, a new luxury resort in New Zealand, it is “more.”

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Discover the world's most sustainable cities and their appeal to tourists. From Helsinki's cleanliness to Aarhus' urban farming, see how green initiatives impact travel and if they're worth a visit.

Are the world’s most sustainable cities worth visiting?

June 10, 2025June 7, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

It’s no secret that the world’s most sustainable cities think their forward-looking views on the environment will attract more visitors. But what’s less known is whether being green makes them worth a visit.

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Auckland, New Zealand, is leading the way in regenerative tourism, focusing on environmental restoration and community engagement. From planting native trees at Velskov Forest Farm to conservation efforts on Tiritiri Matangi Island, discover how local initiatives are transforming tourism into a force for good in the environment.

How Auckland’s green transformation is shifting from sustainability to regeneration

May 26, 2025May 10, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Forget sustainable tourism. In forward-looking destinations like New Zealand, it’s all about regenerative tourism.

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The world's greenest destinations.

Here they are: The 5 greenest destinations of 2025

January 6, 2025December 21, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Sustainability has become a marketing buzzword lately. But these five nations are the real deal: Here are the world’s greenest destinations.

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Eastern Germany's sustainability focused tourism is flourishing, with eco-resorts like Biostadt Schmilka leading the way. Once an abandoned village, it now thrives as a certified "bio" resort, conserving natural resources and promoting organic living. Across the region, sustainability is integrated into all aspects of tourism, from compost heating at work retreats like Coconat to the natural life cycle education at Harz National Park. This green movement is not just a trend but a deeply rooted approach, making sustainability selbstverständlich – a natural, expected part of life in this region.

Bio, bitte! How green resorts are building Germany’s sustainability reputation

October 26, 2024August 31, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

The Biostadt Schmilka, a sustainable resort on the bank of the Elbe river near the Czech border, looks like every other German village. There’s a Gasthaus and homes with immaculate gardens and fruit trees, and the river with colorful kayaks floating downstream.

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