Objective

Why it's Time to Give Our National Parks a Break

The world's most popular national parks are becoming over-visited – here's how you can help

Dinner with Riaz

Visiting Sri Lanka shortly after the 2019 terror attacks, scholarship winner Megan wonders if it's wrong to visit a place that's just experienced a tragedy.

Worldwide

How COVID-19 Is Helping Us Rediscover Domestic Travel

Our nomads share where they were planning to go this year, where they’re going instead, and why it will still be amazing.

Cuba

The Love That I Have for You

Searching for the real Cuba, scholarship winner Evangeline Yong finds that she herself is an object of curiosity.

Egypt

5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Wonders of Upper Egypt

Away from the popular sites near Cairo, these lesser-known Egyptian temples and religious sites offer a deeper insight into ancient Egyptian life.

Responsible Travel - Participation

Why Travelers Should Avoid Drinking Cat Poo Coffee

A cup of civet coffee on your travels may seem harmless, but for the animals involved it can mean a lifetime of misery.

Responsible Travel - People

Eat at Restaurants With Zero-waste Dining When You Travel

Eat up on your travels to support restaurants eliminating every bit of waste they can.

Responsible Travel - Participation

How to Eat Local (and Like a Local) When You Travel

Eating locally produced food on your travels may seem like small potatoes, but the benefits are far-reaching.

Responsible Travel - People

Tipping and Haggling: How to Get it Right on the Road

Everyone loves a bargain, but consider the ethics behind tipping and haggling if you want to be a responsible traveler.

United States

Playing the Odds in Austin

Venturing off the beaten path in Austin, Texas, Yasmin Ahmad takes a gamble – but will it pay off?