Locals protest tourism development in Komodo dragon sanctuary
Recently announced tourism infrastructure plans for Indonesia's Komodo National Park has ignited a string of protests...
This eco-hotel in Costa Rica will be completely solar-powered by 2019
Good news for travelers who want all the comforts of a hotel, but without the accompanying carbon footprint: Cala...
Singapore, the City in a Garden, sets an example for a green planet
Singapore has transformed itself from a hub of pollution to an environmental dream-city in the past 50 years. From...
Mountain Heroes cyclist aims for world record to fight climate change
Michael Strasser, famous cyclist and the first cyclist to join the UN Environment's Mountain Heroes campaign,...
BEEcosystem observation hives can be installed inside or outdoors
Today in the United States there are 3.5 million fewer beehives than there were in 1947, a worrying decline given...
The threatened Great Barrier Reef is estimated to be worth $42 billion
Our unsustainable habits are propelling climate change, and as a result, the Great Barrier Reef is under immense...
Italy is giving away hundreds of historic castles and villas for free
Have you ever wanted to own your own castle - or perhaps an Italian monastery? Here's your chance. As part of Italy’s...
8 gorgeous green hotels to add to your bucket list
Need an escape but don't want to harm the environment in the process? There are hotels throughout the world centered...
Giant Wine Barrel Room Overlooks the Black Forest in Germany
With so many hotels and Air BnB rooms to choose from, it's not easy to find an unusual sleeping experience - except...
Hanging spherical lodge is a treetop retreat in Laos
Spherical eco-lodges that hang from the trees could allow visitors to observe and immerse themselves in the flora...
The world’s most spectacular eco winter wonderland resorts
Embrace the cold and the snow this winter by visiting one of these amazing eco retreats. Whether you're into snowshoeing,...
New Book and Bed hostel in Japan lets book lovers tuck in with their favorite novel
Travelers to Japan who love nothing more than curling up with a good book at bedtime, take note: the Bed &...
Dome-shaped tents in Tanzania keep visitors warm at 10,000 feet above sea level
The Highlands camp is located on the edge of the mountain forest around the Olmoti volcano and functions as the...
Rehabilitated Longroiva’s Hotel & Thermal Spa blends into the countryside of northeast Portugal
The thermal baths are located in Mêda, a municipality in northeast Portugal, and go back to Roman times. Built...
Comfy aDream pods let you take a nap during long airport layovers
Designer Rafael Martin conceived aDream as a multi-functional furniture system that fits two mattresses on each...
Sweden’s legendary ICEHOTEL taps solar power to stay open year-round
The sparkling, chilly beauty of northern Sweden’s ICEHOTEL brings in thousands of visitors each year, only to...
Solar-powered yacht sails silently for a cleaner, greener eco-tourism experience
Dutch marine designers Soel Yachts has created a solar-powered motor boat intended to boost eco-tourism, and it...
World’s longest car-free trail stretching 15,000 miles to open next year in Canada
Canada started work on a huge cross-country network of trails for cyclists, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts...
Diller Scofidio + Renfro wins competition to design China’s artificial Eco-Island
Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s (DS+R) winning design was selected by an international jury over proposals from the...
PHOTOS: Cacheuta Thermal Water Park is a summer escape wedged in Argentina’s Andes Mountains
Cacheuta Hot Springs is only a short bus ride away from Mendoza's capital, and the entry cost is only $7(US)...
Inhabitat spends the night in a Harvard-designed tiny cabin in the woods
For our first Getaway excursion we spent a night in the Maisie, a 160-square-foot mobile cabin built for two to...
12 cocoon-shaped shelters connect visitors with nature in a Mexican biosphere reserve
Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to mangroves, a huge barrier reef, and tropical forests. Arqmov's...
How an ancient civilization flourished in the desolate Arabian desert 2,000 years ago
According to information boards at the Petra visitor center, the Nabateans began to control water supplies across...
Escape into nature with Greenland’s off-grid Amaroq cabins
There are few places in the world where you can immerse yourself in nature as much as in Greenland, and what better...
Geodesic Aurora Domes offer stunning views of the Northern Lights
'Glamping' under the Northern Lights of Scandinavia has never been this spectacular. Guests of Harriniva Hotels...
Cave-like ski resort in Iran melts into the snowy Alborz mountains
The client asked RYRA Studios to provide a warm and cozy retreat for young people returning from their frigid outdoor...
GreenHotelWorld helps you find eco-conscious lodging around the globe
The hotel industry grossly accounts for a large portion of the world's pollution. Did you know that one overnight...
Beautiful brick power station incorporates original industrial equipment in 5-star hotel adaptation
Located along the Garden Route, arguably one of the most scenic drives in the world, the Turbine Hotel is part...
Tiny Fern Forest Treehouse Provides a Cozy Vacation Hideaway in the Woods of Vermont
Albeit tucked away in the woods and lit up like a Christmas tree at night, the Tiny Fern Forest Treehouse comes...
Tour the Tolkien-themed Hobbit Boutique Hotel in the author’s South African birthplace
Celeste van der Westhuizen now runs the hotel with her brother in Bloemfontein's Westdene neighborhood. She bought...