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Green Horizons

Welcome to Green Horizons

At Not in the Guidebooks we believe in greener, more sustainable travel. That is why we have created Green Horizons. We want to connect our travellers with local people, understand what it is that we can do to travel more responsibly. We’ve interviewed dozens of local hosts in order to understand what they would like from us to protect their communities and environment.

Green Horizons is a digital magazine, where you can find articles, interviews and tips to travel responsibly. If you want to get your copy, just download here.

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Sri Lanka: A Paradise of Sustainability in the Making

Sri Lanka: A Paradise of Sustainability in the Making

James has spoken to Prateeque, one of our local hosts in Sri Lanka. They discuss Prateeque’s work in the tourism industry and the importance of sustainable travel to him and his community. Prateeque gives us advice and ideas for how we can visit Sri Lanka and have a positive impact on the local communities there. Prateeque’s passion for greener travel is palpale as he delves into the stories from his community. Learn more about Prateeque and his sustainability journey in Green Horizons.

Your Sustainable Travel Toolbox

Your Sustainable Travel Toolbox

Green Horizons is more than just a magazine – its a guide to help you travel more responsibly. We have so many great tips and ideas, from both our hosts and our team on ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint and support local communities. Whether it is using a reusable water bottle, biodegradable sun-cream or staying in locally owned accommodations, we have included so many great tips.

Download the Green Horizons magazine for more tips.

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What is Tourism Leakage?

Of the trillions spent on tourism every year, in some cases as little as 5% ends up in the pockets of the local people who make your holidays so special. Learn about Tourism Leakage and what we're doing to combat it.

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Ecotourism vs Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable tourism and ecotourism are two of the fastest growing trends in the travel industry, but often we find the two terms lumped in together to mean exactly the same thing. So what exactly is the difference between ecotourism and sustainable tourism?

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Featured in Green Horizons

  • Ultimate Sri Lanka Off the Beaten Track

    14 nights Sri Lanka
    • Explore Gal Oya National Park
    • Stay on eco-farms & tea plantations
    • Guided hike through Andawala and Hanguranketa

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    £3416 pp*
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  • Ultimate Costa Rica

    16 Nights Costa Rica
    • Cloud forest canopy walk and zip lining
    • Snorkel in Cano Island
    • Cruise the canals of Tortuguero
    • Stay in award winning hotels in the lush rainforest

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    £4646 pp*
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  • Discover The Real Maldives In a Week

    7 Nights Maldives
    • Dolphin Snorkelling tour with Marine Biologist
    • Private Bicycle Tour of Hanimaadhoo
    • Private boat trip to Utheemu Island

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    £3692 pp*
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  • Sheepy Sleepover Retreats

    3 Nights Scotland
    • Quirky hideaway accommodation with Naughty Sheep
    • Wellness and yoga exercises with sheep interaction
    • Local trips to Stirling Castle Trip & Loch Lomond

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    £799 pp*
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  • Experience the Norwegian Fjords by Boat and Train

    7 Nights Norway
    • Travel Norway by Rail and Ferry
    • Stops in Bergen, Aurland & Balestrand
    • Family Friendly
    • Includes Fjord Cruise

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    £2336 per person*
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  • Uganda’s Wonders, Chimps, Gorillas and White Rhino

    14 Nights Uganda

    This comprehensive wildlife and primates safari takes you to a range of habitats where you will get the chance to encoun..

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    £7022 pp
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