Tulum grew from a remote outpost of counterculture to a global hotspot of tourism. We were curious how that transformation happened, and what was sacrificed along the way.
Tag: Sustainability
It’s Too Difficult to Travel Sustainably
Travel is imperative for a healthy planet — it helps us better understand the world and its boundless diversity. But ‘sustainable travel’ isn’t just a contradiction in 2020, it’s damn near impossible. And that has to change.
If climate change has taught us anything, it’s that nothing lasts forever. As ice caps melt and coral reefs die, tourists are rushing to see the world’s most precious treasures before they’re gone. Those visits can raise much-needed awareness, but the extra attention isn’t always for the best.