Matador Network: How to Offset Flight Emissions

“As climate change becomes an increasingly important issue to travelers, greentravel options are surfacing to ensure people can continue to travel guilt-free. From outdoor adventure companies whose tours are dependent on nature and pristine landscapes to airlines and independent companies that offset carbon emissions from flights, travel operators are taking initiatives to help minimize or neutralize the carbon footprint they produce on tours or in transit. Whether you’re flying to your next outdoor adventure trip, a weekend getaway, or commuting for a business trip, these tools and airlines are taking on the challenge of going green and have made environmentally conscious decisions even easier for travelers.”

Read the full story on Matador Network.

Oyster: Best Croatia Islands and Beaches

“Once you give in and book a trip to beautiful Croatia, knowing exactly where to go is vital for curating the perfect beach vacation. Croatia’s popularity has skyrocketed over the years, pushing travelers farther from crowded Dubrovnik and toward surrounding areas and even to the coast of Istria, the country’s northern peninsula. We recommend breaking away from the tourist hubs and heading to one of Croatia’s lesser-known beach towns. While some of these destinations are easy transfers from Dubrovnik and Split, others require a little extra effort to reach. But all are sure to offer peace, quiet, and stunning scenery. Sretan put — or have a nice trip!”

Read the round up on Oyster. 

 

Photo courtesy of Oyster. 

BBC Travel: Bolze, a ‘secret’ language of Switzerland

“The Sarine River skirts the edge of Basse-Ville (lower town), dividing both the canton of Fribourg and the city of Fribourg into two sectors: German-speaking and French-speaking. The city of around 40,000 people is clearly one of duality: street signs are all in two languages; residents can choose whether their children will use French or German in primary school; and the university even offers a bilingual curriculum.

However, head to medieval Basse-Ville, caught between the German- and French-speaking divisions of Fribourg, and you’ll find yourself in a no-man’s land where the two languages have become one: le Bolze.”

Read the full story at BBC Travel.

Photo courtesy of Fribourg Region.