Karen Edwards

London

Travel & Lifestyle Journalist at Freelance

Sustainability Editor at Wanderlust (magazine)

Freelance writer & editor | Sustainability Contributing Editor @Wanderlustmag | Senior Journo @journoresources | Author of The Responsible Traveller

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Articles

How to Prepare for Your First Visit

1 week ago | discover.silversea.com | Karen Edwards |Karen Edwards

Imagine a place where the summer sun never sets, where endless ice surrounds you, and snow-covered peaks reach high into a cobalt blue sky. Where jagged glaciers plunge into the ocean, and huge tabular icebergs form wall-like corridors through which ships sail. Picture thousands of penguins clattering and calling for as far as the eye can see, with their fluffy chicks feeding, learning to walk and fledging.
Ethical wildlife experiences: How to find responsibly-managed animal encounters

2 months ago | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

The sound was like rumbling thunder, except that it wasn’t coming from the sky. Thousands of hooves were gathering pace against the dusty earth, kicking up a haze in their wake. It was the end of August and the herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope were on the move in search of food, traversing between the plains of the Masai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania. This twice-annual crossing, known as the ‘Great Migration’, is thought to be the largest herd movement in the world.
7 incredible places to learn about Native American culture

Oct 13, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

United States•Culture & Heritage Exploring America’s Indigenous history will only make for a richer US travel experience. Here’s our pick of the best places to witness, learn and enjoy Native American culture… Karen Edwards 14 October 2024 Link copied! America’s Indigenous history dates back tens of thousands of years – with many of the stories and traditions we hear about today passed down through generations and preserved in their entirety over recent centuries.
What is travel greenwashing? Signs to spot and questions to ask

Oct 12, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

Sustainable Travel Not all claims of sustainability are quite as genuine as they might seem. Here we reveal how to detect the bluffs… Karen Edwards 13 October 2024 Link copied! ‘Planting trees to offset carbon emissions’ is one of the tactics used by companies (Shutterstock) Many of us who travel regularly have witnessed the effects of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation first-hand.
World Tourism Day: How our privilege to travel can be a force for good

Sep 26, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

Sustainable Travel Not everyone is fortunate enough to travel freely; for those of us that can, we have the potential to make a positive impact.
Why overtoursim matters – and how you can make better choices - Wanderlust

Aug 19, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

Sustainable Travel With 2024 set to become a record-breaking year for visitor numbers around the world, we examine if travellers can become a part of the solution… Karen Edwards 19 August 2024 Link copied! Barcelona’s La Rambla suffers from overtourism (Alamy) Earlier this year, more than 120,000 residents took to the streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands to protest the “destructive growth” of tourism on its coast.
5 fascinating Indigenous cultural celebrations around the world

Aug 7, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

Culture & Heritage Colourful, vibrant and jam-packed with tradition and storytelling, these Indigenous festivals and events are a wonder to behold… Karen Edwards 08 August 2024 Link copied! Garma Festival, Australia (Shutterstock) One of the most wonderful and enriching ways to get to know a place is by seeking out its history – and there’s no one more suited to sharing the heritage of a place, than the people who have lived there for generations, centuries, perhaps even thousands of years....
A wildlife guide to the Azores: where to see whales, dolphins and birds

Aug 6, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

Azores • Nature & Wildlife Lying in the middle of the north Atlantic 1,400km west of mainland Portugal, the volcanic Azores archipelago is one of the best places in the world to enjoy whalewatching and birding… Karen Edwards 06 August 2024 Link copied! Blue whale in the waters around the Azores (Shutterstock) Scattered across over 600km of ocean, rising from the seabed at the three-way meeting point of the North American, Eurasian and African tectonic plates, the nine volcanic islands of the...
The Scottish shire leading the way in sustainable tourism - Wanderlust

Jul 31, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

United Kingdom•Sustainable Travel Travellers are swapping the busy west highland routes for the lesser-ventured north-east, going in search of nature, tranquillity and community… Karen Edwards 31 July 2024 Link copied! It’s well documented that the Scottish Highlands and the western isles attract visitors with a penchant for nature.
Community-based tourism brings more benefits than you think

Jul 12, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Karen Edwards

Curious travellers looking for insightful and enriching adventures often turn to experiences rooted in different cultures and communities. After all, what better way to get a feel for somewhere than by learning more about the local way of life or discovering age-old traditions? It’s likely that many of us consider ourselves richer in knowledge and our understanding of the world thanks to our travel experiences. But have you ever wondered how much the host communities gain from welcoming tourists?