Make better choices and stay entertained with our collection of the best sustainable travel blogs for 2026.
See also, how to be a responsible tourist and why everyone benefits from sustainable tourism.
The Best Sustainable Travel Blogs
Sustainable travel has long been at the heart of what we do here at Inside the Travel Lab. But travel is a constantly evolving space, and there’s always more to learn.
While we regularly explore ways to make travel more eco-friendly, it’s just as important to learn from others who are doing inspiring work. From ethical storytelling to low-impact adventures and community-focused travel, sustainable travel blogging grows every year.
So do take a moment to explore our articles on responsible tourism and reflect on how our travel choices can positively impact the planet and local communities. And then, dive into this curated list of the best eco-friendly travel blogs – created to inform, inspire, and encourage more mindful travel around the world.
Green Global Travel
‘“Saving the world, one story at a time,” seems like an outlandishly ambitious goal for a travel blog,’ wrote Mary and Bret on Green Global Travel.
“But when we began planning Green Global Travel in the jungle of Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park in 2010, we knew we wanted to focus on spreading the sustainable philosophies of ecotourism and conservation.”
Pioneered by Mary and Bret, Green Global Travel has been the mighty battleship of sustainable travel blogs for at least a decade.
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A Dangerous Business
Armed with a journalism degree and a master’s degree in hospitality and tourism management, Amanda writes with formidable force. And humour.
Based in Cleveland, USA, she writes and runs A Dangerous Business, a travel blog that covers the world through a sustainable travel lens.
Conde Nast Traveller – Juliet Kinsman
We can get into a debate about whether the work from Condé Nast Traveller’s Sustainability Editor Juliet Kinsman qualifies as a blog or more of a regular column from a traditional media outlet if we like… But that would be a big waste of energy.
Kinsman tackles every day travel conundrums hand in hand with the challenge of climate change and the double edged sword that is the travel industry.
What is Sustainable Travel Anyway?
What is the difference between green travel and eco travel? Sustainable travel and environmentally friendly travel? Responsible travel and slow travel? Is everything about the environment or do people matter as well? What about carbon footprints and saving the whale?
Borders of Adventure
Becki Enright at Borders of Adventure always wants to dig a little deeper when she travels the world. Her focus on responsible tourism drills down into the ins and outs of individual tours and the impact of popular activities. Want to visit the beach from The Beach? Considering riding an elephant or visiting an orphanage? Becki’s responsible travel section examines the reality of those choices.
The Shooting Star
Sustainable travel blogger Shivya Nath conveys her message through a kind of poetry over on The Shooting Star. She grew up at the base of the Himalayas before moving to Singapore to study. After a brief foray into the corporate world, she went on to tackle the real one, travelling sustainably as she went.
Geotraveler’s Niche
Lola Akinmade’s Geotraveler’s Niche isn’t your typical sustainable travel blog (whatever that means.) Akinmade is a powerhouse: an author, photographer, journalist and blogger. But at the heart of her work is her interest in and focus on people, the very heart of sustainable travel.
Atlas and Boots
British duo Peter Watson and Kia Abdullah climb every mountain, ford every stream and take amazing photos as they go. Kia also writes legal thrillers in her spare time.
When it comes to travelling sustainably, Atlas and Boots don’t hold back from debate.
More on Sustainable Travel
- Start here: how to be a responsible tourist
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Hey Chris, it’s certainly an interesting idea. And very useful for some situations (mainly weeding out bloggers who have one or two viral posts that aren’t really related much to their work.) Of course, it’s not only eyeballs that destinations and businesses need to worry about, it’s eyeballs AND a targeted audience in the right frame of mind. I’ve just had a quick glance at your site and you do seem to tackle the strengths and weaknesses of the approach (we both know that nothing’s perfect!) So, when I get a chance, I’m going to delve into this a little more. Really interesting work. Thank you.
I’m planing my next family vacation and this list is very helpful. Thank you
You’re very welcome – enjoy!