Heyterra Journal
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MALLORCA, BALAERIC ISLANDS.
Five Ways to Read More Sustainably from Home or Abroad
Traveling the world is oftentimes as easy as opening a book. We’ve rounded up our favorite tips for harnessing the power of reading while keeping it good for the planet.
What is Slow Travel? A Starter Guide for Families
What is slow travel and why should your family embrace it? We’re sharing some some universal slow travel tips for your next family adventure.
Midsummer Magic in Sweden
The summer solstice happens on the longest day of the year, ushering in the official start to summer. And there’s no better place to celebrate it than in Sweden.
A Work Exchange in Morocco with Kids
How this family encourages worldly education through travel by using work and homestay platforms like Workaway and Help X.
Beyond the Reef: Palau is the Island of the Future
How this UNESCO-listed archipelago in the Central Pacific is writing the blueprint for climate-forward island living.
Back to Nature
How a Belgian family found a new life quality in central Sweden, the outdoors, and best of all, alpacas— and are sharing their vision with everyone who come their way.
Cycle Touring Through Spain with Kids
The first of a two-part series, we’re following Rachel Bertsch and her family on a multi-continent, multi-month cycle tour. This part of the trip? Three months in Spain, from Seville to Barcelona. No big deal.
Jordan Road Trip with Kids
Go beyond Petra and Wadi Rum on a self-drive road trip with this adventurous family as they explore one of the Middle East’s most intriguing, accessible and biodiverse countries.
5 Eco-Friendly Tours in Latin America to Take with Your Family
From birdwatching in Ecuador’s Chocó Andean Hotspot to adventuring in Peru’s Sacred Valley, Travel Differently offers a suite of responsible tours for families across Central and South America.
How to Be a Nature-Positive Traveler
How nature-positive tourism can be used to tackle the global biodiversity crisis.
An Insider’s Guide to Cartagena, Colombia with Families
A local’s perspective of Colombia’s vibrant port city on the Caribbean coast— from under-the-radar finds to sustainable movements the whole family can join in on.
The Bridge Between Animals and Us: James Mwenda
With his new venture Jemu Expeditions, the Kenyan wildlife advocate and former caretaker of the last male northern white rhino puts care and conservation and at the center of his safaris.
Responsible Tourism In The Gambia: The Ninki Nanka Trail
The Ninki Nanka Trail is a new responsible travel initiative that's putting The Gambia's little-known communities and culture at the forefront of tourism.
Winter U.S. Southwest Road Trip with Kids
From foot-surfing the Fire Wave to spotting jackrabbits in Joshua Tree, winter is one of the best times for exploring southwestern California and Nevada with kids.
Citizen Science for Beginners
With school in full swing, now is the perfect time to learn more about citizen science and how you and your family can get involved – at home or abroad.
You Can Visit U.S. National Parks for Free on These Days in 2023
The National Park Service just announced its annual list of parks offering free entry on special days. Bonus points if you’re a fourth grader.
4 Family Tours to Travel Responsibly but Stress-Free
From cultural treks around Kathmandu to sleeping in treehouses on the Kenyan coast, sustainable travel company Yūgen Earthside brings responsible private tours to family travelers.
Lebkuchen and Local Economy
Nuremberg’s Christmas Market not only offers us treats and sustainable practices to drool over, it shows us that the holidays really can be good for the planet.
Five Reasons to Fall in Love with Slow Train Travel this Season
London-based Byway builds flight-free itineraries around the lesser-known corners of UK and Europe, reclaiming our love for the scenic route while leaving lighter tracks.
Five Gifts that Keep on Giving: A Guide
From experiences to virtual travel to giving it forward, we cover all the ways our best gift can be our presence this holiday season.