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E-bikes and scooters are increasingly dangerous for tourists, with accident rates rising. Learn about the risks, safety tips, and why these vehicles should be kept off sidewalks for pedestrian safety.

Scooters and e-bikes are a menace to travelers. Here’s how to handle them.

June 17, 2025June 15, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Sarah Morris used to love riding an e-scooter. Until her accident.

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Confession time! What's the worst thing you've ever done on vacation?

What’s the worst thing you’ve done on vacation?

October 19, 2025June 1, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Confession time! What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done on vacation?

Categories On Travel
Dan Steele's Blue Duck Station in New Zealand is pioneering a transformative approach to conservation by integrating sustainable farming and ecotourism. With initiatives like predator control and tree planting, Steele envisions New Zealand as the world's largest conservation project, promoting biodiversity and environmental stewardship for future generations.

Could New Zealand become the biggest conservation project on Earth?

May 26, 2025May 24, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

On a hilltop overlooking New Zealand’s lush Whanganui River, Dan Steele is thinking about the future. Not just his future or the future of his sprawling ranch, Blue Duck Station. He’s thinking about all of New Zealand.

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When I think of anti-American sentiment and travel, I'm reminded of the guy who visited İzmir, Turkey -- and suddenly found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

How to avoid anti-American sentiment when you’re traveling internationally

April 6, 2025March 16, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When I think of anti-American sentiment and travel, I’m reminded of the guy who visited İzmir, Turkey — and suddenly found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Categories On Travel
The Titanic Belfast Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Belfast’s sustainable tourism surge: “We’re at the end of the beginning”

September 26, 2025February 1, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Belfast is going full steam ahead on sustainable tourism — from collecting rainwater on the roof to green hotels.

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Tourists are hated now more than ever. Maybe it's because they did not behave last summer. Here's what to do about hating tourists.

Everyone hates tourists. Here’s how to be a better traveler next summer.

July 7, 2025January 18, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Tourists are hated now more than ever. Maybe it’s because they did not behave last summer. Here’s what to do about hating tourists.

Categories On Travel
Helsinki redefines eco-friendly travel

This is how Finland is redefining eco-friendly travel

November 23, 2024November 9, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

It only takes a quiet moment in the forest outside of Billnäs for the idea of Finnish sustainability to come into focus. If you’re lucky, someone like Sami Tallberg will be there to guide you through the experience.

Categories Destinations
This fall, travelers are making some huge mistakes. Whether it's misjudging crowds, forgetting to budget, or packing for the wrong weather, these errors can turn a relaxing trip into a stressful one. Experts say fall travel is unpredictable, with busy weekends, rising prices, and unexpected weather. Even seasoned travelers like Kevin Mercier, who found himself stranded in the French countryside, aren't immune. But with a little planning, you can avoid these pitfalls and have a great fall trip. Just don’t forget your jacket!

5 really stupid travel mistakes you have to avoid this fall

November 24, 2024October 13, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Traveling somewhere this fall? Better check your assumptions along with your baggage.

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In Gothenburg, Sweden, sustainability is woven into the fabric of the city. From eco-friendly museums to Volvo’s green initiatives, Gothenburg has emerged as one of the most sustainable tourism destinations globally. Katarina Thorstensson, a local sustainability strategist, says they don’t even talk about it—it’s just part of life. But what exactly makes Gothenburg so sustainable? It’s a mix of economic viability, environmental protection, and cultural preservation. So, is Gothenburg setting the gold standard for sustainable travel, and how can other destinations learn from it?

How do you define sustainability? In Gothenburg, Sweden, it’s everywhere

September 7, 2025October 12, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

The City Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden, is one of several museums with an aggressive sustainability program.

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In northern Sweden, sustainability isn't just a goal; it's a reality being shaped by groundbreaking projects like the Green Flight Academy, the Wood Hotel, and Northvolt's gigafactory. With a focus on sustainable tourism, Skellefteå has transformed into a hub of innovation, where fossil-free airports, electric planes, and eco-friendly construction lead the way. These initiatives reflect a community-wide commitment to sustainability, offering visitors a glimpse into a future where green living isn't just possible—it's already happening.

Northern Sweden is pushing the limits of sustainability. Here’s how. 

January 19, 2025September 14, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

When it comes to sustainable tourism in northern Sweden, there’s one guiding principle: If you build it, they will come. 

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