Is sustainability even possible when you fly?

Plus dark tourism destination, Chakita Patterson's black history walking tour, and information on California's Highway 1

Will sustainable air travel ever be possible? Prior to the pandemic, global passengers numbers were set to double by 2037. As the COVID-19 pandemic nearly ground air travel to a halt, lower carbon emissions might've been a silver lining to a very cloudy 2020. But as travelers begin to return to the skies, is it possible to achieve sustainable air travel?   Learn more   How to visit dark tourism destinations in an ethical way Even if you don't consider yourself a dark tourist, it's natural to be intrigued by sites associated with death and tragedy. Concentration camps, disaster memorials and other dark tourism sites preserve the evidence of humankind's worst cruelty. They also offer stories of hope and solidarity from the bleakest chapters of world history.  Read More Lonely Planet Q&A with United Street Tours owner, Chakita Patterson Chakita Patterson's black history walking tour was just supposed to be for her high school students. It was a way to teach Black history – American history – which, outside of Dr. Martin Luther King or Rosa Parks, is often omitted.  Read More This iconic California road trip is on hold after part of Highway 1 washes away A large section of California's Highway 1 has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean after heavy rain from a winter storm caused serious damage. Nobody was injured as the road had been closed days earlier in case of mudslides and rockslides. Read More A serious Frida Kahlo exhibit is coming to Chicago this summer This summer, the most comprehensive Frida Kahlo exhibit in the past 40 years is coming to Chicago. Originally scheduled to take place last year, the exhibition was postponed due to the pandemic but will go ahead this summer at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Read More Looking for more to read? In addition to these top picks above, these articles have been trending: How to find a sustainable hotel 5 essential Black history sites in Philadelphia Why you should drive California's scenic Highway 395 The 5 best Harriet Tubman sites you can visit See more   Go Premium with a Lonely Planet Membership.   Enjoy the perks of being an official LP Member and get unrestricted access to watch any shows on Lonely Planet TV, unlimited destinations on the Lonely Planet Guides app, exclusive discounts to the Lonely Planet Shop and more.   Get your membership

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