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This practical and inspiring guide, the latest in our popular Handbook series, motivates travellers to take a responsible approach to the impact of travelling. Whether you're looking to reduce your carbon emissions, enjoy more a responsible wildlife-watching experience, harness culinary tourism for good or enjoy an eco-friendly city break, this guide has got you covered.

Packed with easily-digestible advice compiled by a sustainable travel expert, eco-conscious travellers will be introduced to a wide variety of destinations offering culture, wildlife, luxury, adventure, wellness and much more, as well as subjects such as the development of electric transport, how to reduce your plastic waste and the best ways to visit explore sacred indigenous culture respectfully.

With top five and top ten lists discussing the best places to hike, volunteer, scuba dive and snorkel responsibly, as well as where to enjoy sustainable safaris, family trips and the best ways to give back when you travel, no stone is left unturned in this 168-page guide to ethical tourism. Destinations discussed include relatively off-the-map regions of the world, including Guyana, Palau and Siargao in the Philippines, as well as more well-known places, such as Costa Rica, Uruguay and Jordan.

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• Taking the Leap
• The time to travel sustainably is now(p. 6)
• Learning the lingo(p. 8)
• How to see through greenwashing(p. 12)
• Planning Your Trip
• The plane in the room(p. 16)
• The lowdown on carbon offsetting(p. 20)
• Choosing your destination(p. 22)
• How to choose a responsible tour operator(p. 26)
• How to book a genuinely sustainable hotel(p. 28)
• How to choose a sustainable volunteering project(p. 30)
• Essential items for your zero-waste travel kit(p. 32)
• DIY plastic-free toiletries(p. 34)
• How sustainable is your travel gear?(p. 36)
• Apps to help you travel more(p. 38)
• Pre-trip checklist for a sustainable journey(p. 39)
• On the Road
• 12 ways to reduce your carbon emissions when you travel(p. 42)
• How to nail single-use plastic-free travel(p. 44)
• How to harness culinary tourism for good(p. 46)
• Six tips for more sustainable wildlife holidays(p. 48)
• How to be a low-impact hotel guest(p. 50)
• Going local, for locals(p. 52)
• The power of responsible indigenous tourism(p. 54)
• How to be a responsible travel photographer(p. 58)
• Sustainable souvenir shopping guide(p. 60)
• How to share your travels on social media more responsibly(p. 62)
• Keeping children safe(p. 64)
• Navigating ethical dilemmas(p. 66)
• Nine ways to give back when you travel(p. 68)
• Embracing citizen science(p. 70)
• Tips for responsible hiking(p. 72)
• Tips for responsible diving and snorkelling(p. 74)
• Tips for responsible safaris(p. 76)
• Top five overland bus journeys(p. 80)
• Top five green rail journeys(p. 81)
• Top 10 electrifying road trips(p. 82)
• Top five for budget sustainable travel(p. 84)
• Top five sustainable family trips(p. 85)
• Top 10 sustainable cruises(p. 86)
• Top 10 ecofriendly city breaks(p. 88)
• Top 10 low-impact multi-day hikes(p. 92)
• Inspiration
• Guyana(p. 96)
• Tasmania, Australia(p. 100)
• Slovenia(p. 104)
• Jordan(p. 108)
• Pulau(p. 112)
• Pacific Northwest(p. 116)
• Sweden(p. 120)
• Taiwan(p. 124)
• Siargao, Philippines(p. 128)
• Uruguay(p. 132)
• The Gambia(p. 136)
• Costa Rica(p. 140)
• Mauritius(p. 144)
• Dominica(p. 148)
• After Your Trip
• Making your impact count(p. 154)
• Index(p. 180)

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