Widely considered to be the world’s most sustainable country, Sweden almost guarantees
your travel footprint will be teeny. There are over 250 Nordic Ecolabel–stamped hotels and hostels to choose from, as well as hundred of tours with Nature’s Best ecotourism certification. Buzz around Gothenburg on bicycles, explore Stockholm’s urban national park, and dine on organic, locally sourced produce just about everywhere in between. Read more about Sweden’s sustainable initiatives at sweden.se/nature/sustainable-living. Nepal Travelling sustainably extends to spending your tourist dollars as thoughtfully as possible. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck in April 2015 devastated Nepal’s tourism industry. With most affected trekking routes now reopened and many communities reliant on income from trekking groups, there’s no better time to go. Want to stay on to help rebuild a village? Sustainable-travel company Eco Companion (ecocompanion.com) runs a 20-day program.
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