01. Photographer pick: Neel Wanders

Biologist, photographer and eco-traveler Neel Wanders is a passionate proponent of environmentally friendly travel adventures. Neel brings more sustainably minded travel content to the world through his social channels and website, Flunking Monkey, which he says, “Is a place where science meets travel, with articles focused around sustainability, environment, conservation and animal ethics when it comes to tourism.” 

His extensive portfolio can be viewed on Instagram.

Asian elephant | Photo by Neel Wanders 

02. Article pick: Will traveling by plane ever be carbon neutral?

This article discusses the possibilities of meeting the air-travel industry’s goal of decarbonizing flight by 2050. Dive into a central issue from this summer’s Paris Air Show–examining the progress and future feasibility of biofuels, as well as the horizon of hydrogen.

Notably, practical climate solutions to air travel are flying less, packing lighter, and choosing economy seats.

Photo by Leio McLaren on Unsplash

03. Book pick: The Flightless Traveller

In The Flightless Traveller, travel writer Emma Gregg invites readers to steep in a given destination. Rather than taking whirlwind tours that merely check boxes, Gregg provides a map to travel experiences that venture outside the conventional box, and include myriad adventures from local to international. 

 

04. Video pick: What's the greenest way to travel?

This video breaks down transportation methods based on emissions. While emissions are highly circumstantial–based on vehicle efficiency, trip length, and time spent idling–general guideposts can be established. Of course, travel that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels is king–think EVs!

05. Quote of the Week: 

“Take only memories, leave only footprints.”

          – Chief Seattle