Meera Dattani

Feb 14, 2025 | olivemagazine.com | Meera Dattani

Designated ‘green cities’, unofficial ‘nature islands’, regions that are low-impact by default, there are plenty of places that offer a slightly more sustainable, climate-aware, and community-conscious way of travelling. From capitals with an emphasis on urban farming, and lesser-visited areas where tourism supports local communities, to conservation projects and hyper-local food in the Caribbean, these five places show how it can be done – and where local produce reigns supreme.

Feb 7, 2025 | adventure.com | Meera Dattani

Running between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the Camino de Costa Rica is connecting parts of rural Costa Rica that have long flown under the radar. From multi-day hikes to one-day treks, it’s a spectacular way to explore the countryside, allowing locals to create new businesses, literally en route. “Oro-lo-lo-lo!” The sweet, undulating lilt of the Montezuma oropendola bird is swiftly followed by the monster-like growls of the howler monkeys.

Jan 30, 2025 | cntraveller.de | Meera Dattani |Lea Dlugosch

Uganda Urlaub: Die Kibale Lodge in Uganda hat ihre Türen für Gästen geöffnet – und für Affen. Die Primaten sind die wahren Stars: Der erste Programmpunkt meiner Reise in die Kibale Lodge ist eine Wanderung zu den Schimpansen. Munter hangeln sie sich von Ast zu Ast und schlagen Purzelbäume, als wollten sie uns beeindrucken. Manche sitzen auch seelenruhig im Gebüsch und lausen sich gegenseitig.

Jan 27, 2025 | olivemagazine.com | Meera Dattani

Nothing beats a weekend getaway to a European city. Within a few hours, you’re in another world, one of gorgeous architecture, atmospheric bars and excellent restaurants serving up both your favourite and less familiar dishes. But often, just an hour or so outside the city, is another world of gastronomic and natural gems – by adding another couple of days to your trip, you can easily transform your short break into a slower, more sustainable trip. Discover where to go below.

Jan 10, 2025 | travelwriting.substack.com | Meera Dattani

Meera Dattani is a freelance travel journalist and executive editor at Adventure.com where she’s been commissioning writers since 2016. Her bylines include Condé Nast Traveller, Wanderlust, National Geographic Traveller, BBC Travel, Evening Standard, and the i paper, and in 2023, she founded TravelWritingWebinars, which is supported by Talking Travel Writing, to offer informal training to travel journalists through panel discussions with travel editors and industry experts.