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Green Adventures Across Finland

‘Everybody is connected to nature in Finland because everything is,’ Antti Harkonen, founder of a kayaking and adventure travel outfit says as he shows me where some of Scandinavia’s finest city kayaking routes kick off at Tampere’s Soutukeskus Venesatama (Rowing Centre). While the view north is towards the tree-flanked skyline of the country’s second city even, the panorama west pans out to Pyhäjärvi – one of the two vast snaking lakes bounding Tampere and a scene of island-flecked cobalt waters, conifer-clad shores and emptiness that seems to be Finland’s de facto late-summer vista whichever way you venture.

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Do Labels Matter in Sustainability?

Call it what you will – green, eco, responsible or sustainable travel – we want to know that everything we’re doing, where we’re staying and what we’re eating is not having a detrimental impact on the beautiful places we’re visiting. We also want to know that our time spent in the destination will contribute directly to the local economy and benefit its communities.

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Travel Partners

Travel Partner: Path Net Zero

Sustainable Journeys is proud to announce our partnership with Path Net Zero, whose online platform helps us to calculate the carbon emissions for every aspect of our journeys, from hotel stays to local meals, transport, and more. Path Net Zero provides organisations with a simple, intuitive solution to measure carbon emissions and correct them in one streamlined platform.

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Travel Partners

Travel Partner: Awake Travel

Sustainable Journeys is pleased to appoint Awake Travel as our local partner for Colombia. For over a decade, Awake Travel has been at the forefront of sustainable and eco-friendly travel in Colombia, offering unique experiences that not only showcase the natural beauty of the country, but also contribute positively to local communities.

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Accessible Travel

Accessible and Sustainable Berlin

In February 2024, I had the privilege of visiting Berlin to explore both accessible and sustainable tourism in the city. My journey unveiled a blend of innovative accessibility features and inspiring sustainability initiatives, making Berlin a model destination for inclusive and eco-conscious travel.

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Estonia

By Rail: UK to Tallinn, Estonia

Embark on an unforgettable rail journey, the low-carbon way, from London through the heart of Europe as we kickstart our Sustainable Journeys adventure en route to Riga, stopping in Hamburg, and Stockholm, before arriving in Riga, Latvia.

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Helsinki and its Islands: The Perfect Natural Retreat

Helsinki, the picturesque capitol city of Finland, is known for its rugged and extensive coastal stretches along the Baltic Sea – all within easy reach of urban spaces. These beaches and rocky promenades are particularly popular with walkers. One of the best paths starts in Helsinki’s Market Square and follows the coast to Lölyly, which is not only famous for its sauna and for being the first FSC building in Finland.

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Green Adventures Across Finland

Do Labels Matter in Sustainability?

Travel Partner: Path Net Zero

Travel Partner: Awake Travel

Accessible and Sustainable Berlin

By Rail: UK to Tallinn, Estonia

Helsinki and its Islands: The Perfect Natural Retreat

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