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The great train travel revival – why more of us are choosing to travel by rail

06/02/2020

Sustainability, Things you do, Tips & Insight, Travel Tips & News

Record numbers of people are embracing the train, with train travel set to be one of the biggest travel trends for 2020 and the new decade. From flygskam to extra comfort, we look at why more people are choos...

Car vs coach – you can reduce CO2 emissions by travelling with Trafalgar

28/01/2020

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In recent years and especially now, more and more people are considering the importance of environmentally friendly travel. So the question is this - how can we make considerable reductions to our carbon foot...

Carlsberg have created the world’s first paper beer bottle

03/11/2019

Make a Difference, Sustainability

Danish beer maker Carlsberg is on a mission to make drinking beer better for the environment. They’ve created the world’s first paper beer bottle, made from sustainably-sourced and fully recyclable wood fibre...

Good news alert – these animals are no longer on the endangered species list

03/10/2019

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In May of this year, the United Nations released a report stating that over one million planet and animal species are now on the verge of extinction. Couple this with the catastrophic Amazon fires and the rec...

9 People Whose Lives You Change Just by Travelling with Trafalgar

20/05/2019

Make a Difference, People & Stories, People you meet, Sustainability

Connections to people to people and places is what makes travelling so meaningful, which is why our Be My Guest experiences continue to be one of the highlights of our guests’ holidays. As a company, we are ...

Earth Month Evolution: Why Our Oceans and Beaches Need Us Now

17/04/2019

Sustainability, Tips & Insight, Travel, Travel Tips & News

Did you know that oceans cover over two-thirds of our planet? That they produce 50% of our oxygen and absorb 50 times more CO2 than the atmosphere? That they represent 90% of habitable space on the planet? Th...

Earth Month Evolution: How to Save the Planet, One Tree at a Time

11/04/2019

Make a Difference, Sustainability, Tips & Insight, Travel Tips & News

Trees help clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity. The plight of our forests has been a hot topic for decades; however, de...

JoinTrafalgar and Be My Guest: Forging Connections and Making a Difference

10/04/2019

Make a Difference, People & Stories, People you meet, Sustainability

It started with a sip of limoncello and a healthy serving of Mamma’s pasta al Pomodoro shared with the Esposito sisters at their lemon farm in Sorrento, Italy. Now, a decade on, the stories shared and bonds f...

Earth Month Evolution: 5 Ways to Make Your Travels More Meaningful

08/04/2019

Make a Difference, Sustainability

Travel gives us so much, so it’s time to give something back. From the breath-taking beauty of the places you visit to the local people who bring them to life, responsible travel helps safeguard destinations’...

The great train travel revival – why more of us are choosing to travel by rail

Car vs coach – you can reduce CO2 emissions by travelling with Trafalgar

Carlsberg have created the world’s first paper beer bottle

Good news alert – these animals are no longer on the endangered species list

9 People Whose Lives You Change Just by Travelling with Trafalgar

Earth Month Evolution: Why Our Oceans and Beaches Need Us Now

Earth Month Evolution: How to Save the Planet, One Tree at a Time

JoinTrafalgar and Be My Guest: Forging Connections and Making a Difference

Earth Month Evolution: 5 Ways to Make Your Travels More Meaningful

7 Belarusian phrases to learn before you visit (and how to say them)

12 important travel safety tips everyone should know

People from these 10 countries have the highest life expectancies

Beer lovers rejoice: Bruges has its very own beer pipeline

A first timer’s guide to wholesome and delicious Estonian Food

6 traditional Belarusian drinks to try on your next visit

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