Making the world a better place: 30 blogs that make a difference in sustainable tourism

Alber Moya
Alber Moya

This year 2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and it seems that the term “sustainable tourism” is on everyone's lips; But how many really know what it means? Therefore, to get an idea of its meaning, from Nattule We have compiled for you 30 blogs that make a difference in sustainable tourism.

“We all deserve a break, and so does the Earth.”

Now, during the holiday season, is when most of us can take a break and enjoy our favorite hobbies: traveling, doing activities, and detoxing from city pollution. But what if I told you that it is possible to enjoy all that without compromising the environment so much, making your experience even better?

Surely you are wondering “Where do you have to sign?” And it is not necessary to sacrifice comfort or quality to enjoy sustainable tourism for everyone. How can we begin to change those habits that without realizing it damage the environment and harm us?

In this article you will find 30 blogs that discuss, in addition to sustainable tourism, other interesting ways to apply the term sustainability to your life.

Best sustainable travel blogs

Agrotravel Responsible Tourism

Susana Conde is the director of Agrotravel Responsible Tourism, an agency that will help you travel responsibly and, in the long run, more sustainably. They share the belief with us that the correct way to travel to discover both a country and its people is through sustainable tourism.

They also have a magnificent blog that serves as a guide to catch up on the most important responsible travel news, courses, tricks, advice and opinions. In addition, you can also share your ideas and experiences from your trips in its “Traveler's Corner” section.

Your blog has a plus, and that is that you can share it with those family members or friends who do not speak Spanish; since it can be translated into several languages such as German, French, English, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Basque.

Grandmother Tikuna – Responsible Tourism in Colombia

Responsible Traveler

Responsible Traveler is a collaborative blog that shares ideas, news and information for travelers and companies, aiming to help bring changes to them and thus achieve more conscious and sustainable tourism in the long term.

Susana Inés Sandoval is the woman behind this incredible blog where you will find high-quality summarized articles so that you can quickly find out about the most relevant news. Let yourself be inspired with Responsible Traveler and discover that you can travel creatively, fun and comfortable.

Susana enjoying the outdoors

mindfultravel

The blog of mindfultravel It is written by Sara, a girl who wants her writings and experiences to inspire people to travel responsibly. Their ideas try to benefit the local economy, always from a perspective in which the traveler respects the environment and the culture of the country they visit. It has everything from tips for traveling with your dog to tips for taking the trip of your dreams, alone or in company.

Sara, author of Mindfultravel, admiring the views

Tuanys

If what you are looking for is to integrate and be one more wherever you travel, Tuanys It's your blog. They write by and for travelers, offering various unique alternatives to live your great adventure.

On his blog you can find articles of various kinds, from topics such as Why you should travel to Bhutan at least once in your life or the most spectacular volunteer work in Tuanys. And Tuanys also gives you the opportunity to volunteer where they need it most.

Plan B Traveler

Gabriela and Camilo, Argentine and Mexican by birth, are the creators of the blog Plan B Traveler. This sustainable travel blog gives tips on habits to lead a more sustainable life, how to save while traveling, places you can't miss and much more.

They travel throughout Latin America with their backpacks on their backs and their bamboo bike they created themselves. A true inspiration to see that you don't need many things to travel the world.

Gabriela and her bamboo bike

Green inside

Green inside It emerged as a blog to tell the experiences of Pablo and Bea, who decided to start living with only the essentials. Their way of traveling is low-cost but with a more ecological approach. Now with their VW T2 or GWA-GWA van (named after their license plate) they have decided to travel the world visiting beautiful places while collaborating during their journey with people who work for nature conservation and a sustainable way of life, since whether families or organizations.

The Verde por interior articles inform you about the experiences they live during their journey, advice, recipes and reflections on the environmental situation that they see with their own eyes.

Pablo, Bea and the GWA-GWA ready for the adventure

Totonal

Marisol Herrera founded Totonal, a tour operator with the goal of making known the natural and cultural wealth less known in Mexico. They offer the public tourism that is different from the traditional one, a more sustainable one in which, in addition to getting to know the destination, you can do activities that respect the environment. The articles on his blog deal perfectly with the topic of sustainable tourism, both in general and that carried out in Mexico City.

If you travel sustainably, getting to know the nature of the destination through activities that ensure that the natural environment is respected while you have fun is a plus. And, of course, there are blogs that are responsible for informing you about this.

BEST BLOGS OF Nature and sustainable activities

Itinerantur

The beauty of a place is made up of the different landscapes that you can find there; But many times it is not only what you see, but what you do not see, that can be special. That's why Itinerantur is dedicated to translating the surroundings of Castellón so that you can see the landscape in a different way.

On his blog you can find information about natural curiosities that you may have missed; such as why our Mediterranean forests are edible or the plundering that is being suffered in mycological tourism due to ignorance when it comes to carrying it out.

The purpose of Belén Salvador, Chema Rabasa and their faithful dog companion Lluc is for every traveler to connect with the place they visit, since they firmly believe that through practice responsible tourism, respecting the local culture and environment, a more just and sustainable world will be built over time.

An adventure of the Itinerantur team

Environment and Hiking

Daniel, in addition to being an environmental guide and a natural explorer of natural and monumental heritage, is the author of the blog Environment and Hiking. His passion for nature and culture led him to write with the purpose of making the public aware of the most beautiful corners of the Earth; and thus raise awareness among the masses of how important it is to conserve, respect and protect all the wonders that the world has given us.

Daniel in the forest, his natural environment

Guadiana Roads

In Castilla-La Mancha we have the fantastic blog of Guadiana Roads. This family business specializes in ecotourism and environmental education, more specifically around the Guadiana River.

Alejandro del Moral, Nuria Mohedano and Álvaro Sánchez are responsible for transmitting on their blog the importance of environmental conservation through their own experiences traveling through National Parks of Spain. Furthermore, they propose hiking trails to know the nature of Castilla-La Mancha.

Alejandro showing off his environmental knowledge

U2Guide

U2Guide It is mainly a website that helps travelers contact local guides so they can see the destination as it really is, its daily life and its people. On the blog you can find a wide variety of news, advice and reflections very interesting that will make you see sustainable tourism with different eyes.

Éric, Anouk and Paul are the founders of this incredible project that connects thousands of people to make this world a better, more humanitarian and more environmentally friendly one.

Photo from the U2Guide article – “How to face your fear of traveling alone for the first time”

PetiRed Natura

Carol, in charge of giving life to PetiRed Natura, offers us various information focused on the possibility of taking specialized courses, ecotourism and notable news about events that take place in the natural environment of Salamanca. In short, PetiRed Natura has the purpose of providing environmental training, courses and nature routes.

Carol “tracing” the path

In addition to the possibility of carrying out activities in nature, you may be interested in some blogs that talk about ecotourism in general or that provide very interesting information about sustainable tourism to stay up to date with the latest on the subject.

BEST BLOGS ON Ecotourism and information ABOUT THE SECTOR

EcoExperience

EcoExperience It was born at the hands of Fernando Carreras Plaza thanks to the passion he feels for nature, although more specifically for the nature of Cuenca. The objective of EcoExperience is to publicize everything that the province of Cuenca has to offer with the help of its professional environmental educators. Sustainable development, ecotourism and Environmental education They are reflected in the articles on your blog.

Fernando Carreras, the nature lover

DCB Tourism and Local Development

Josep Capellà Hereu, Inma Ballbé and Ignasi Capellà are the team behind DCB Tourism and Local Development, which offers support in aspects that are linked to sustainable tourism and local development. Within its website, in the news and publications section, you can find articles of curiosities, reflections and information that can be really useful if you are part of or are interested in the tourism sector and want to see it from a more sustainable point of view.

Wise advice from DCB

FairChanges

FairChanges is a platform that brings together environmentally responsible consumer proposals so that everyone can access them in a simple and uncomplicated way. Cristina Palacios is behind it. On her wonderful blog we will find articles that talk about all kinds of things: sustainable fashion, alternatives to minimize your travel footprint, recipes for dishes with seasonal foods, and many more varied topics that you will love.

The bicycle, an alternative that minimizes the CO2 footprint

Travindy

One of the best blogs that deal with sustainable tourism and that is always on the agenda is without a doubt Travindy. The partners Anula Galewska (CEO and Co-Founder), Jeremy Smith (Editor and Co-Founder) and Xavier Font (Impact Director) fully believe in the importance and need for the world to carry out sustainable tourism.

For this reason, its platform brings together information, essential news from the tourism sector, comments and opinions from around the world, and information from events focused on sustainable tourism condensed and easy to read. You can consult the website in English, its calendar of events and even receive notifications of the specific category you want to know about so you don't miss anything.

Sustainable tourism is not an option, it is a necessity

Searching for the blue

Searching for the blue is an ecotourism, diving trips and marine environment blog run by Manel González. The perspective is quite interesting for lovers of the marine world since it provides news and articles about the environment of our seas, curious facts that perhaps we do not take much into account (such as the case of the impact of sinkers and lines) or Which species are key in controlling algae populations.

Manel González in his favorite environment

Harvest Market

Hijos de Rivera Corporation created the social action project Harvest Market, which aims to help the socioeconomic development of rural areas. In the section of his blog #modorural you will find articles about the most rural side and sustainable of the Galician community. You can also enjoy tips, recipes and curiosities about the natural environment of Galicia. They will make you really want to visit the northern left corner of the country.

The magical forts of Galicia, a place of legends

Bio Eco Current

Director of Bio Eco Current, Enric Urrutia, disseminates free monthly information for consumers, producers, distributors and retailers of organic production.

Specifically, its blog focuses on various articles on news related to today's world from a more ecological, sustainable and healthy point of view. You will discover very interesting informative articles such as the use of sea water as irrigation water or his most recent article, The most ecological Palma.

Photograph of the Bio Eco Actual article – “Ecotourism: The most ecological Palma”

You have already made your sustainable trip and you are informed of all the news that may interest you about the current situation in this world. But if you want to take it a step further and try some easy measures to lead a sustainable life, we suggest these blogs to take the step in your daily life.

Best sustainable living blogs

Esturirafi

Rut and Nahir are the sisters behind the fantastic blog Esturirafi. The purpose with which this blog was born is to promote ecological, sustainable and healthy living.

In Esturirafi you will find very varied and curious topics to help you make your life more sustainable and respectful of the environment, and not only that, but you will discover many things about your daily life that perhaps we have not stopped to think about. One of the most recent initiatives is the one proposed to this month of July without plastics, Although it can be applied any month of the year!

Rut and Nahir, inspiring more people every day to change their habits

The EcoCosmopolitan

The blog The Cosmopolitan Eco saw the light thanks to Yvelisse Ramírez. Located in a city as cosmopolitan as Barcelona, Yvelisse proposes living more sustainably with small gestures that you can do every day, helping to keep the environmental footprint we leave as small as possible. Their blog covers very diverse topics that can be interesting for all tastes, from reflections on life today Tips to celebrate your birthday in a sustainable way.

Yvelisse, founder of La Eco Cosmopolita

Ecotumism

Javier Tejera, Dailo Barco and Alejandro Benítez founded Ecotumism – Responsible Tourism and Sustainability, an association that makes available to the public a place to promote ecological thinking, motivating the generation of ideas to contribute to values such as respect for the environment and sustainability in all its forms; although always keeping in mind realistic objectives that can be met. That's why you can find specific articles on responsible tourism, ecology, permaculture and slow life.

Photograph of the Ecotumismo article – “A long way to go for sustainable and productive agriculture in the Canary Islands”

soGOODsoCUTE

You can be up to date without compromising the environment! And it is that in soGOODsoCUTE You will find sustainable fashion, trends, beauty, aesthetics and design. Its creator Sònia shares items that are both beautiful on the outside and inside, since they are designed with respect for the environment and based on their own experience.

Not only do their articles talk about sustainable fashion, but you will also find sections on natural cosmetics, slow food, eco-design, sustainable lifestyle tips and information on some news of interest in their slow resources section.

Sònia proving that you can combine style and environment

Flexivegetarians

Eating is a pleasure, and even more so if the food you eat is healthy for your body. The passion for healthy living and vegetarian food made Ana Moreno open Flexivegetarians, where you will find vegetarian recipes and very inspiring articles that motivate and help you lead a healthier diet. Their recipes are suitable for everyone, both vegetarians and those who want to try different dishes.

Ana Moreno, creator of Flexivegetarians

Stove Dance

Stove Dance was created by Alberto and Iosune with the idea of sharing vegan food recipes, without ingredients of animal origin, that are easy to prepare and healthy for any time of the day.

In their articles they are always up to date to answer questions about the vegan lifestyle or about their own recipes at the beginning of their posts or in the comments. Its delicious dishes are an alternative that can be introduced into our diet whether or not we are vegan, since you will not even notice the changes in some of them. recipes of a lifetime. In the variety is the spice!

Alberto and Iosune, the culinary artists

Organicus

Ana proposes small gestures and “green” alternatives through the “do it yourself” (DIY) movement on her blog Organicus. Their articles are mainly about tips and information on how to make your own products or tricks to live in a more sustainable way in your daily life. It has very useful articles on medicinal plants, urban gardens or how to reuse the seeds of what we eat.

Give medicinal plants a chance

Plants in green

Environmental scientists Marta Rosique and Raúl Piqueras gave life to the blog Plants in green; that seeks to bring sustainability to the city with products and ideas to grow your own food. You will find in their articles many tricks, tips and Possible projects that you can carry out at home.

Enjoy the ideas from Plant Green and try to relate to food in a more sustainable and healthy way.

Raúl and Marta pampering their plants

2nd Funniest Thing

2nd Funniest Thing It is the favorite blog for those who want to do everything with their own hands. DIY is very fashionable, and we understand why. In addition to being fun, the final results will be very satisfactory, as they will be your own projects with which you decorate your house, view them or show them to your friends.

Techniques, ideas and workshops These are the articles that Marta Barberà writes the most, accompanied by useful tutorials, and recycling does not have to be unsightly. And that's what 2nd Funniest Thing shows us.

Marta Barberà ready to teach us how to recycle with style

With all the information these blogs provide you, the only thing left is accommodation: sleeping outside sustainably or going further and making your home an example of sustainability. Both options are great!

Best blogs about Sustainable Accommodations

Ecobnb

Thanks to Simone Riccardi, founder of Ecobnb, you can find sustainable accommodations, low environmental impact routes and great adventures to discover incredible places always respecting their local communities. On his blog you will be amazed by his articles on ecological accommodations to discover the wonders of the forest or its ranking of the best ecological resorts in Spain. You can also read more thoughtful articles or advice to reduce your impact on the environment.

A wood and stone farmhouse in Stelvio Park

Build an ecological house

Have you ever dreamed of the possibility of living in an ecological and self-sufficient house but didn't know how to start or it seemed too expensive? Well, this blog will become your new favorite blog. Thanks to Jade, who came up with the wonderful idea of creating Build an ecological house, you can learn about how to get the ecological house of your dreams. Jade teaches you the steps to follow from the beginning to carry out your project and, if you have any questions, you can always contact her.

Jade enjoying an afternoon in nature

Fear of change is normal. Many times the lack of information creates internal conflicts that reject any alteration in our usual way of doing things. But there is no need to be afraid.

Read, get informed and discover the range of possibilities you have to live your life in harmony with nature and with your body. It may take time, but like any change that really matters, it doesn't happen overnight. They need time, perseverance and effort.

32 comments

  1. Although it is not a blog, there is a travel collection (Alhenamedia responsible) that considers that responsible tourism must be practiced in the closest places and whose motto is: "If you can choose... choose responsibly." So far they have published 21 titles in Spanish and Catalan: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bangkok, Paris, Asturias, Florence, Rome, etc. (www.alhenamedia.info)

  2. There is a very interesting blog because it deals with sustainable tourism in a very entertaining and informative way. They give advice in each article to the traveler to be a responsible tourist, it is called My route www,miruta.es

    1. Yeah!! Thank you very much Sandra, I know Mar and I know that her blog is incredible. I know that many very interesting blogs were left out, that's why I don't rule out a second edition 😉 Greetings!

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