Off The Map Blog

Sustainable tourism is more than just a buzzword; it's a commitment to preserving the natural, cultural, and social fabric of our planet's precious destinations. Continue reading to learn 8 of our top tips for sustainable travel. Start making a difference, one destination at a time.

As a traveller, who loves to adventure & explore to discover new cultures and lands, tourist traps are a BIG turn-off. However, with popular destinations, businesses will always try to exploit an opportunity to make more money (and also to cater to Western tastes *eye-roll*). If you are like us and seriously dislike feeling ripped off for an inauthentic experience while travelling, continue reading to learn our top tips for avoiding tourist traps.

Are you a conscious traveller & aware of the environmental impact of travelling? By choosing to travel consciously & reduce waste with zero waste travel practices, you can do your bit to look after the places you are visiting and offset your environmental footprint by travelling. Continue reading for 10 zero waste travel tips.

Byron Bay remains a sanctuary to escape from the modern world for many to receive healing and rejuvenation. If you, like many others, feel the draw to visit Byron Bay for a spiritual adventure where you can consciously escape reality, here are some of the best places to visit.

Slow travel, also known as deep travel or immersive travel allows you to experience more by slowing down. 

Slow travel is an incredible way to see the world! It might sound counterintuitive to see more by slowing down but that is one of the most beautiful things about travelling slow.

In this post, you are going to learn what slow travel is, why you should do it and tips on the best ways to travel slow.