Sustainable travel blogs to follow in 2027

As we’re starting the journey to travel more sustainably, we’re discovering so many valuable travel blogs that are helping us make better choices when it comes to transport, hotels, tourism experiences, food choices and more. Here you’ll find our favourite picks that we recommend checking next time you travel. We received no payment to include blogs on this list, they are all our own recommendations.

We’ve hand-picked blogs that:

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  Give practical and clear advice about travelling sustainably and ethically
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  Share honest stories, including both the good and the bad, so travellers are informed
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  Blend sustainability tips with vivid storytelling, making for entertaining reading

Blogs for ethical wildlife travel

Thoroughly Travel

Why we love it: Lucy and Dan have an extensive blog that’s ideal for anyone wanting to travel more sustainably while seeing incredible wildlife responsibly. Their own photography makes every post come to life. And when they say “Thorough”, they mean it - there’s so much depth to each blog post that you’re sure to learn something new each time you read one.

Article highlight: “Whale watching Baja California Sur” is a post that delves deep into a variety of marine life that you can find around this stunning part of Mexico. It details your best chances of spotting different animals, how to find the ethical tour operators and wildlife photography tips.

That Travel

Why we love it: Emma writes from a personal perspective that’s both entertaining and informative, always weighing up both sides of an argument when it comes to wildlife encounters before drawing a conclusion. The blog posts are also written to not shame anyone for having taken part in an unethical animal encounter, but to provide information to make better decisions next time.

Article highlight: “Are animal cafés ethical?” answers a very prominent question for travellers all over the world, fuelled by social media trends, in a balanced and considered tone. Rather than a catch-all answer, this post helps the reader form their own opinion and highlights the particular red flags to watch out for when it comes to unethical establishments.

Blogs for slow and positive-impact travel

Happiness On The Way

Why we love it: Gladis captures the value and joy in travel that’s far removed from rushed, packed-itinerary “luxury” getaways. Her guides on slow travel, particularly talking about meaningful moments like cooking with a local family, really rang true for us. She also covers travelling on a low budget, making this blog a particularly accessible introduction to positive-impact travel.

Article highlight: “Volunteer in Thailand” highlights the incredible opportunities to travel slowly and on a budget while truly connecting with local people by volunteering at farms, hostels, homestays and community projects.

TrUsMileWay

Why we love it: TrUsMileWay’s travel blog combines advice on slower travel, eco hotels and tech tips for travellers who want to have a better impact. They feature guest blogs, including from the hotel owners themselves, which gives the blog a rich variety of viewpoints from the sustainable travel industry. In addition to the blog, they feature curated commission-free eco-stays, a green gear shop and a carbon offset calculator.

Article highlight: “Slow travel in 2026” emphasises the shift in travellers’ mindsets towards slower travel, and how taking the time to fully appreciate a destination is becoming part of the luxury. It also discusses how slower travel is quickly becoming the go-to option for more sustainable travel.

Travel Conscious

Why we love it: Liina has a captivating writing style that provides rich destination information alongside well-researched advice for seeing wildlife ethically. The articles are exceptionally honest and don’t shy away from sharing the downsides of a destination, as well as the highlights, so you can make informed choices when visiting.

Article highlight: “Cultural activities in Thailand” provides a comprehensive guide for any traveller who truly wants to immerse themselves in Thailand’s rich culture, with insider and sustainability tips accompanying every recommendation. The suggestion to find a local cooking class and try regional dishes, like Northern Thailand’s Khao Soi, is something we personally tried and absolutely loved.

Blogs for finding eco hotels

Green Travel Blog

Why we love it: The Green Travel Blog not only highlights hotels with strong sustainability commitments, but also provides deep-dive articles into practices and trends in tourism that promote sustainability at an industry level. Their linked site, Green Pearls, lists hotels around the world that have been selected for their sustainability commitments.

Article highlight: “Renovating instead of building new” highlights the major environmental cost of building brand new hotels, and the growing value of preserving historic structures both environmentally and culturally.

Be-lavie

Why we love it: Bejal’s blog covers a great range of sustainable travel topics, with a particularly strong focus on hotels. She doesn’t just list which hotels are eco-friendly, but actually gives practical advice on what makes hotels sustainable.

Article highlight: “Eco-friendly hotels in Langkawi” introduces the specific practices that truly sustainable hotels adopt, like having a sustainability policy, avoiding single-use plastics and using local suppliers, and lists a range of hotels from budget-friendly to luxury that have strong eco practices.

Blogs for train travel and public transport

The Sustainable Travel Guide

Why we love it: Lotte shares detailed and honest experiences of travel by train and public transport all over Europe. By writing about the highs, lows and everything in-between, each guide is entertaining and gives a real perspective on the advantages of public transport.

Article highlight: “Interrail route through Central Europe” reads as though you’re going on the journey too. It’s peppered with images of every stop on the trip, and includes real recommendations such as how much time to spend in each place, or how to plan better for your own train travel.

Know a sustainable travel blog we should read?

If you write, or know of, a sustainable travel blog that you think we’d be interested in, let us know in the comments below or get in touch via hello@betravelkind.com with a short message about what the blog covers.