Sustainable travel: 6 ways to make a positive impact on your next trip

Plus: What's the fastest way to board a plane? This airport wants to find out, Get paid to travel to 40 countries across the world for a year with friends & more -

6 ways to make a positive impact on your next trip You may live sustainably at home but what about when you travel? What does that even mean? Does green travel begin when you reach your destination or does it start when you're sitting in work on a rainy Tuesday, desperately plotting your next escape? Is it about keeping your carbon footprint light or should you also be conscious about giving back to local communities?   MAKE A DIFFERENCE     ADVERTISEMENT Pop the question at the world's best engagement destinations Congratulations! You’ve found ‘the one’. Now you’re keen to seal the deal with a romantic proposal abroad. But where should you pop the question to your future husband or wife, and soon-to-be travel buddy for life? read more    From cow painting to boat racing: the 8 best festivals in South India You haven’t seen South India until you have seen South India at festival time. The five southern states – Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh – serve up an electrifying cornucopia of colorful celebrations, and the myriad cultures represented in this region ensure that there’s something happening somewhere almost every month of the year. read more    What’s the fastest way to board a plane? This airport wants to find out One of the holy grails of traveling by air is making the boarding process faster. That seemingly interminable hurry-up-and-wait is one of the most frustrating parts of travel, especially if you’re carrying your luggage with you and hoping there’ll be room in the bins. read more    Get paid to travel to 40 countries across the world for a year with friends A dream job where you can bring a friend with you as you travel to 40 countries is sure to make the chosen person very popular with their pals. read more    The story of lions (and your guide on where to see them on safari) Few experiences in Africa live longer in the memory than the first time you see a lion. The epitome of wild Africa, they are also the most sought-after prize on any safari to East Africa or Southern Africa for their combination of grace and grandeur, charisma and gravitas. Here we introduce you to the king of Africa’s cats, and tell you where's best to see them. read more    Watch: New York's psychedelic immersive experience This interactive art installation lures you through its halls with flashy lights and curious figures. WATCH NOW   ADVERTISEMENT

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