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Travel with Humility and Respect

Much time is spent considering how to talk about about kinder, greener, more ethical travel, says Juliet Kinsman. In this essay, the writer and travel expert explores why “respectful” travel should be the way forward.

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The Good Traveler

The good traveler is a considerate and respectful traveler who moves with the lightest of steps possible and equips both mind and body for their journeys. Here’s a mental packing list that we intend to keep working on, as best we can, one step at a time...

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Our Conscious Eye On — Hotel La Semilla

Surrounded by lively green gardens on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Hotel La Semilla set out to offer a more conscious form of hospitality

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Our Conscious Eye On — Stamba Hotel

Stamba Hotel takes its responsibilities to heart: representing Georgia and forging a more conscious path forward.

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“Especially in the summer, once it gets cool in the evenings, everyone goes to the piazza in the heart of the village.”

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Our Conscious Eye On — Nobis Hotel Copenhagen

By supporting local producers, Nobis Hotel Copenhagen is able to offer top-quality, seasonal ingredients and minimize its footprint.

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Our Conscious Eye On — The Slate

A collaboration between Wichit Na-Ranong, the so-called “father of tourism” on Phuket, and his daughter, Prakaikaew Na-Ranong, The Slate is deeply rooted in the Thai island.

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Our Conscious Eye On — Eremito

Eremito, a modern-day monastery made for contemplation in the Umbrian hills, is conscious at its core.

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Our Conscious Eye On — Kruisherenhotel Maastricht

Through carefully restoring historical buildings and responsibly building new additions, the family-owned Kruisherenhotel Maastricht has worked to make a positive impact on its surroundings from the start.

Ethical Ecotourism: What to Engage With and What to Avoid

From safaris to conservation experiences, engaging with wildlife—especially the captive kind—carries a responsibility to ensure our presence is positive for the animals and their environment.

Circle Back Circle Forward

Further Greece assembled some of the world’s brightest minds to collectively ask: What can we learn from the past before it’s too late?

Will Biomaterials Build Our Future?

We spoke with leading designers, architects, and innovators about some of the most inspiring biomaterials that we can already use to build and create today.

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Our Conscious Eye On — Rastrello

On the border of Umbria and Tuscany, the eight-room Rastrello embodies the rich history and organic sensibilities of the Italian countryside.

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Our Conscious Eye On — Runo Hotel Porvoo

At Runo Hotel Porvoo, set in an idyllic coastal town an hour outside of Helsinki, sustainability is about preserving history and heritage.