ABOUT GREEN TRAVELLER
Slower travel, local stays and sustainable journeys. Since 2006.
Green Traveller is an independent guide to lower-carbon holidays and travel that supports nature and local communities. It is run by me, Richard Hammond, with contributions from many leading journalists, photographers and destination experts.
Sustainable travel is a tricky subject, and often a personal one. We believe it starts with the journey: avoiding a flight if possible, in favour of a train window, a ferry crossing, or the scenic route. Then looking closely at where we stay, when we go, and where our money goes. Our stories bring those choices to life, with practical info to help you plan.
“A pioneer of eco travel, championing sustainable-yet-exciting ways to explore the world”
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER (UK)
Green Traveller has been recommended in The Sunday Times, Condé Nast Traveller, The Telegraph, Wanderlust, MailOnline and The Independent. We featured in the Guardian's list of the Best Travel Websites Ever, and were described as 'The leading British website for eco travel' by The Times.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Who is behind Green Traveller?
Green Traveller was founded in 2006 by writer, editor and filmmaker Richard Hammond. Formerly the Guardian’s eco travel correspondent (2004–2008), Richard is the author of The Green Traveller, published by HarperCollins in 2022, and co-host of It’s a Journey, the sustainable travel podcast.
Richard was awarded Content Creator of the Year at the British Travel Media Awards 2026.
Green Traveller also features many blogs, articles, photographs and videos from a team of highly experienced, widely published freelance travel content creators.
WORK WITH US
Specialist storytelling for destinations and partners
Green Traveller also creates guides, films and content for destinations and tourism organisations, some of which are published on this website. We're always clear when we have developed content with partners, and make independent recommendations based on years of experience in sustainable tourism.
