Dragon trees with Socotra mountains background.

Sustainable travel:10 experts'tips on how to be a more eco-friendly tourist

When environmental gloom seems everywhere,some people just get on with the job of changing things for the better. And they have had a lasting and promising impact.

  • Louise Southerden
Although the popularity of hammams in Turkey declined with the advent of private bathrooms,they've been experiencing a resurgence recently as spa-like retreats,

Guide to doing a hammam in Turkey:Lesson one - leave your undies on

Hammams in Turkey are nothing like Japanese onsen;there is no serene soaking here.

  • Louise Southerden
ONE@Tokyo's pick-up-sticks facade,a jumble of lumber bolted together to evoke a forest.

ONE@Tokyo review:This striking hotel does Japanese ultra-minimalism brilliantly

This hotel's pick-up-sticks facade,a jumble of lumber bolted together to evoke a forest,stops me in my tracks.

  • Louise Southerden
Turning its back on the sea to face the island's forested interior makes Botania a sublimely peaceful place.

Botania Relais and Spa,Ischia,Italy:Island resort turns its back on the sea,with sublime results

This adults-only resort off the coast of Naples is an oasis of sustainable luxury.

  • Louise Southerden
Situated in arty,untouristy Ari,The Yard ("yard"means"relative"in Thai) is a little oasis of calm made out of repurposed shipping containers.

Bangkok places to stay:Six of the best budget options

Bangkok on a budget - capsules and repurposed containers for sleeping with some bargain beds from as little as $18.

  • Louise Southerden
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The iconic Trevi Fountain features in such movies as Angels and Demons (2009) and Eat Pray Love (2010) .

Best film locations in Rome,Italy:How to tour a city made for cinema

The Eternal City has always proved irresistible to filmmakers.

  • Louise Southerden
The Glasgow Declaration invites travel organisations and business to recognise the"increased urgency"of climate action in an industry responsible for an estimated 8 per cent of global emissions.

COP26 Glasgow Declaration on climate change:Global travel industry urged to halve emissions by 2030

The global travel industry has been urged to be part of a meaningful contribution to sustainability at COP26

  • Louise Southerden
Nok Air's all-female crew wear sunny yellow uniforms.

Airline review:Nok Air Bombardier Q400 economy class,Ranong to Bangkok,Thailand

With smiling service,cute birdy livery and more destinations in Thailand than any other airline.

  • Louise Southerden
Reading Orhan Pamuk over a Turkish coffee after visiting the museum.

Istanbul's Museum of Innocence follows an ill-fated love story

This museum mirrors a great novel about Istanbul.

  • Louise Southerden
Meeting Syrian refugee women in Istanbul.

Turkey,Istanbul:Meet Syrian refugees on the Turkey Women's Expedition

A special women's tour visits a community to see refugee aid in action.

  • Louise Southerden