Behind the Green with Hoe Grange Holidays in England

Meet David and his wife Felicity. David grew up on the farm that is now Hoe Grange Holidays, and Felicity has lived there for more than thirty years. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind the Green with Comuna do Ibitipoca in Brazil

Meet Claudia, a manager at Comuna do Ibitipoca. When she was offered a job on the reserve, she was so happy that she could work so close to her home and spend her time outdoors, her favourite place to be. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Can Overtourism Be Stopped?

Overtourism occurs when a destination suffers from its own success. Too many tourists can result in unhappy locals and a struggling environment. Can overtourism be stopped? Or do we just have to stop visiting these wonderful places?

Behind the Green with Swell Lodge on Christmas Island

Meet Chris, an award-winning nature photographer. An adventurer at heart, Chris grew up sailing around the world and spends his time leading small photo-tours to the most amazing wildlife experiences on Earth. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Which Countries Have the Most Eco-friendly Beaches?

Are you dreaming of a beach holiday? Everybody loves the beach, but sometimes overtourism and construction can damage our beloved beaches. We’ve listed some of the eco-friendliest beaches in the world that are taking steps to make sure that they remain pristine.

Behind the Green with Kapawi Ecolodge in Ecuador

Meet Juan, a biologist who works closely with Kapawi Ecolodge. He’s a strong believer in using tourism as a tool to help conservation and he loves being outdoors. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature

Behind the Green with Shireen at Hotel Mockingbird Hill in Jamaica

Meet Shireen, she Shireen finds the beauty of nature amazing; she loves walking and exploring new places. When she gets the chance, she also likes to visit the theatre. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature

Wasteful Habits That Hurt the Planet

Excessive water usage, not recycling and wasting food are all small habits that contribute to the environment in a big way. It’s time to change those habits. Luckily, we’ve got the solutions for you!

Behind the Green with The Pavilions Himalayas in Nepal

Meet Douglas and his wife Insuba who own The Pavilions Himalayas. Originally, Douglas was only supposed to live in Nepal for 1 year, but 25 years later the pair run the hotel and organic farm together. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind the Green with Ben at Creativhotel Luise in Germany

Meet Ben, the owner of Creativhotel Luise. He is incredibly creative and always loves to be involved in a project, whether it’s DIY or gardening, or even photography. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind the Green at Cristalino Lodge | World’s Best Sustainable Stays

Meet Alex, the owner of Cristalino Lodge. He studied in Sao Paulo and Milan before going to work at the lodge, started by his mother in 1990. He is a man of many passions including art, photography and swimming. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind the Green with Canopy Lodge in Panama

Meet Daniel, the vice president at Canopy Lodge. He was born in Panama but went to live in the USA for many years, when his routes began to call him, he moved back home to work with his family at the lodge. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind the Green with Los Castaños in Spain

Meet Di, the owner of Los Castaños. She is extremely well-travelled, having lived all over the world, from Uganda to California. She even sailed halfway around the world once! Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind the Green with Mallín Colorado Ecolodge in Chile

Meet Paula, the owner of Mallín Colorado. She is fluent in three different languages and loves to travel whenever she gets the chance to, especially in Europe! Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind the Green with Bahia Bustamante Lodge in Argentina

Meet Astrid and Matias, they run Bahia Bustamante Lodge. They both have a passion for birds but differ in their preference of the land and sea. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind the Green with Villa Epicurea in Portugal

Meet Marianna, the owner of Villa Epicurea. She used to work as a photographer before being inspired to open her own eco-property. She loves yoga and meditation and going on walks to the beach. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

How to Reduce Your Impact on Wildlife when Travelling

With so many endangered species in the world today, it’s important that we do our best to help protect wildlife where we can. We have put together a helpful list of ways you can reduce your impact on animals whilst on holiday.

How We Can Help Save The Burning Amazon Rainforest

With the horrifying situation of the Amazon Rainforest burning down, it’s time more people act to help stop deforestation. Rainforests are vital in slowing down global warming, and there are many things we could all do to prevent it from being destroyed.

Behind The Green With La Almunia del Valle in Spain

Meet Patricia, the owner of La Almunia del Valle. She used to work in market research before she and her husband decided to change their lives. Now when they’re not running their hotel, they love to travel. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

How Do National Parks Benefit the Environment?

National Parks are beautiful areas of land that are protected not only for their beauty but for their biodiversity as well. They provide a haven for wildlife and fauna and have many environmental benefits which make them worth a visit on your next holiday!

What Is the Difference Between a Zoo and a Wildlife Sanctuary?

Zoos and Sanctuaries are considered to be the same thing, but that is far from the truth. There are many differences that mean sanctuaries are much more beneficial to wildlife than zoos tend to be.

Best Adventures by Train

Travelling by train is great for a holiday activity, wherever you go. It allows you to admire and explore a destination more closely, not forgetting to mention the environmental benefit of this mode of travel. We’ve compiled a list of countries to explore by train so that you can see the world without leaving a carbon footprint behind.

Top 5 Hiking Destinations Around the World

The wind in your hair, the ground beneath your feet, the great outdoors lies ahead of you - what could be better than hiking? We’ve put together a list of places that are great for hiking because of their natural beauty and diversity.

Behind The Green With Tiger Mountain Lodge | World’s Best Sustainable Stays

Meet Marcus, the owner of Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge. He worked in London before being offered a six-month job in Nepal, but turned into thirty years working in the travel industry & eventually took over ownership of the lodge. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Nisha At Eco Villa

Meet Nisha, the owner of Eco Villa. She is an avid gardener and loves learning about permaculture practices and putting them into action in her own garden and at the villa. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

8 of The Best Places to Go Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is often overlooked as a holiday activity, but in some places, it’s the best way to explore. We’ve compiled a list of the top destinations for horseback riding so that you can plan a fun eco-friendly activity for your next getaway!

More Ways You Can Help Save Turtles at Home and On Holiday

The world is becoming more aware of its plastic usage, which is great for the turtles and other marine wildlife, but did you know there’s still more you can do, especially when on holiday. We’ve put together a list of ways you can go above and beyond to help the turtles.

Is Your Sunscreen Damaging Coral Reefs?

The Great Barrier Reef, the Amazon Reef and the Tubbataha Reef are just a few of the magnificent coral reefs that decorate the earth. Pollution, coastal destruction and overfishing are the biggest contributors to this loss, and some of the chemicals present in most sunscreen lotions also cause a lot of damage to reefs.

Ways to Offset Your Holiday’s Carbon Emissions

A holiday is a perfect way to unwind and relax your mind and body, something that is so important in a world that is becoming more and more fast-paced. By making conscientious decisions to reduce and offset your carbon footprint, you can travel to your dream destinations without the guilt weighing you down.

Behind The Green With Paola At Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas

Meet Paola, the general manager of Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas. Whether it is hiking the mountains, doing the Flamenco or enjoying traditional greek dance, she is always active. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Shelby At Flat Creek Ranch

Meet Shelby and her husband Trey, owners at Flat Creek Ranch. Shelby is an adventure seeker! Whether it is teaching skiing or doing a tonne of horse riding she lives for travel, unique experiences and the great outdoors. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Manany At Chez Manany Galapagos Ecolodge

Meet Manany & Wilson, the owners of Chez Manany Galapagos Ecolodge, both passionate pioneers of conservation and eco-tourism on Isabella Island. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Fernando At Hacienda Zuleta

Meet Fernando, general manager at Hacienda Zuleta, his grandfather was president of Ecuador. Fernando describes himself as being in love with nature first and foremost. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Tranquilo Bay | World’s Best Sustainable Stays

Meet Renee, one of the owners of Tranquilo Bay. Previously an attorney, she loves nothing more than taking the time to walk, particularly if she has any problem solving to tackle. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Viv At Daintree Wilderness Lodge

Meet Vivienne or Viv for short. She is one of the owners of Daintree Wilderness Lodge and with her Italian husband they run the lodge, she also has 2 children to keep her busy. Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Javier At Mas Salagros EcoResort

Behind the Green is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature. Meet Javier, General Manager of Mas Salagros in sunny Spain. He is an avid reader with history, his favourite subject, and the Roman era being, in particular, a passion of his.

Regenerative Agriculture

Agriculture for most countries is incredibly significant, with many economies being highly dependent on it. It has helped countries in many ways, from creating employment opportunities to contributing to National Income, and of course, helping feed the world.

Behind The Green With Lippa at House in the Wild

Meet Lippa one of the owners of House in the Wild. She loves nothing more than being creative and designing things. 'Behind the Green' is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Tim At Gal Oya Lodge

Meet Tim who grew up in Nepal in a safari lodge run by his parents, where he witnessed first-hand how tourism can support conservation. 'Behind the Green' is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Michael At Valsana Hotel & Appartements

Meet Michael the General Manager of Valsana, who has worked in these mountains for over 12 years. 'Behind the Green' is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With Thomas At Finca Luna Nueva Lodge

Meet Thomas one of the owners whose principal residence is at the Finca Luna Nueva Lodge. 'Behind the Green' is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

The Consequences of Travel: Popular Destinations Impacted by Overtourism

There are so many benefits when it comes to travelling that we often forget about the damage it can cause, and unfortunately there are a lot of issues caused by overtourism.

Behind The Green With Paul At Bawah Reserve

Meet Paul the COO of Bawah Reserve, he works closely with the owner Tim who was born in Singapore and runs a shipping company. 'Behind the Green' is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

Behind The Green With John At Fivelements Retreat

Meet John, the General Manager at Fivelements. He was first introduced to Fivelements through a close friend who knew the Co-Founder, Chicco. Growing up in Denmark with a British mother and Danish father, John has spent the past 20 years based in Melbourne with his family.

Behind The Green With Naturhotel Outside In Austria

Meet Daniel from Hotel Outside, son of the founder. Whether it be skiing, mountain biking or climbing, this is where he is at his happiest. 'Behind the Green' is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature.

5 Eco-friendly Activities to Do on Holiday this Spring

You may have already chosen your holiday destination, keeping it green and eco-friendly isn’t always as easy as it may first seem.

Greenwashing: What it is and how to avoid it

Greenwashing is a practice that some businesses use to deceive or mislead their customers into believing that their brand is eco-friendlier than it really is.

Eco Travel Checklist For Ethical Travellers

Travelling green is without a doubt a challenging goal. It requires more thought and care to begin with before it can become second nature to you.

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