Sustainable Travel
Summer Solstice Rituals to Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year
The longest day of the year falls somewhere between June 20-22 each year in the Northern Hemisphere. The exact date rotates each year due to the astronomical calendar length of 365.25 days. In 2024, the summer solstice falls on Thursday, June 20th. In some places, this is also when 24 hours of sunlight, or the Midnight Sun, is also present. Throughout time, humans have honored this monumental anniversary with a variety of rituals, ceremonies, celebrations and festivals, many of which continue today.
10 Stunning & Sustainable Eco Resorts
Researching eco resorts can be exhausting. Responsible travelers care about finding sustainable resorts, but how do you avoid falling victim to greenwashing? We’ve done the work for you and compiled this helpful list of verified eco resorts situated against some of the world’s most scenic backdrops. Also, don’t forget to review our basic tips for spotting greenwashing.
Colorful Festivals Around the World
The more color the better at these diverse festivals found all around the world! From food fights to festive fetes, these are some of the liveliest parties happening throughout the year in countries around the world.
In Defense of Travel
As surely as tourism is defined by its locomotive character, travel is marked by its presence in the moment. I say, go places. Carefully. And when you arrive, be there mindfully.
Sami People: The Oldest Indigenous Tribe in Europe
Nestled within the Arctic Circle lies a land of breathtaking beauty and cultural richness — northern Scandinavia including Finnish and Swedish Lapland, Norway and Russia — home to Europe’s oldest Indigenous tribe, the Sami people.
Helsinki to Lapland Train: the Real-Life Polar Express
If you’re looking for real-life Polar Express experience, look no further than the train to Lapland. With multiple daily journeys year-round from Helsinki all the way to the Arctic Circle, the train is one of the most scenic and enjoyable ways to get around Finland in every season.