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Read our latest blogs, which are written by our team at the Centre for GOOD Travel, as well as guest authors, travellers and experts in their field. Through our blogs, we hope to inspire a change in tourism, inform travellers and organisations and open up the important discussions we need to have to bring about a new vision and pathways for tourism.
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Adventure

Where can GOOD travel lead?

Unexpected outcomes from a journey to Everest Base Camp
May 3, 2019
Conscious Travel

Why are some holiday destinations banning sunscreen?

There's more to sunscreens than you may think.
April 13, 2019
Conscious Travel

PURA VIDA!

More than just an expression.
March 12, 2019
Conscious Travel

Seven Questions

Seven things to ask about a destination if you are looking to travel sustainably
March 6, 2019
Volunteer

Voluntourism - can it be GOOD?

Five questions to ask yourself before volunteering abroad.
February 28, 2019
Conscious Travel

Sustainable Travel Guide to Barcelona

GOOD shops, restaurants and accommodations in Barcelona
February 12, 2019
Conscious Travel

Traveling for GOOD in Guatemala

Top tips for GOOD travelers planning a trip to Guatemala
February 6, 2019
Adventure

Sustainable Camping Guide

Eight tips for GOOD campers
February 5, 2019
Conscious Travel

Slum tourism in the Philippines

Reflections and recommendations from Smokey Tours
February 3, 2019
Adventure

Travelling local in Laos

An inspiring read for adventurous families considering a trip to Laos
January 25, 2019
Community

Travelling GOOD in Uganda

Introducing the Justice Tourism Foundation
December 6, 2018
Conscious Travel

The Tiaki Promise

Care for Aotearoa New Zealand
November 29, 2018
Conscious Travel

How to Make Your Travel GOOD for the Environment

Your guide for a greener trip
November 6, 2018
Conscious Travel

How to travel responsibly in Bali, Indonesia

5 top tips for GOOD travellers going to Bali
October 28, 2018
Volunteer

What is citizen science?

And what does it have to do with travel?
October 9, 2018
Conscious Travel

6 Ways to reduce your carbon footprint while travelling

Make HOW you travel as important as WHERE you travel
September 19, 2018
Conscious Travel

GOOD travelling with babies

How to be a GOOD traveller with a baby
September 17, 2018
GOOD Stuff

What is so GOOD about traveling with kids? EVERYTHING!

Learn about our inaugural moms and daughters trip to Peru
July 24, 2018
Conscious Travel

The natural side of Colombia’s growing tourism industry

Why, and how, GOOD travellers should visit Colombia
June 11, 2018
Conscious Travel

The Value of Journaling

How to enhance your travel experience through journaling.
May 23, 2018
Conscious Travel

Cape Town calls for responsible and waterwise tourism

What Cape Town’s water scarcity can teach us about being a responsible tourist
March 29, 2018
Community

Should GOOD travellers visit townships?

The benefits and problems of township tours
March 19, 2018
GOOD Stuff

GOOD Travel celebrates five years!

Looking back on five years of travelling GOOD
March 14, 2018
Conscious Travel

Should GOOD travellers visit Myanmar/Burma?

Reflections and tips from Tourism Transparency
February 27, 2018