20+ Sustainability Influencers Leading the Way in Travel

Sustainability influencers are teaching us all how to be better travelers and better caretakers of the Earth.

From Instagram to blogs to videos, these women travel creators are leading the way in sustainability conversations.

As we take this pause in travel and reevaluate our habits, many of these women are offering advice and insight into conservation issues.

We can make small changes at home right now. And then we can carry that momentum forward whenever we start traveling again.

If you’re ready to be inspired, go follow these sustainability influencers and leaders!

Sustainability Influencers Talking About Travel

There are countless influencers in sustainability and conservation fields. Many focus on sustainable living at home, which is very helpful as we all stay home for now!

The influencers we’re highlighting here are all women content creators who talk about sustainable travel specifically.

It might not be the only thing they talk about, but we can all learn from the various angles these women take in talking about sustainability.

There are so many steps we can individually and collectively take to take better care of this Earth.

Let’s learn together and use this time at home to shift our habits. Let’s be ready to be more responsible travelers in the future.

Wanderful Members Talking Sustainability in Travel

1. Speck on the Globe

Abbie Synan is a regular contributor to Wanderful and an active member in the community. She discusses sustainable and responsible travel as a full-time traveler and blogger.

Read her latest article on sustainable tourism practices

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A post shared by Abbie Synan • Ethical Traveler (@speckontheglobe) on Apr 22, 2020 at 3:36pm PDT

2. Getaway Girl

Kendal Karstens covers zero waste travel and offers tons of advice for product swaps and budget options.

Read her article on Plastic Free July

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A post shared by Kendal | Wander Without Waste (@getawaygirlblog) on Apr 21, 2020 at 10:55am PDT

3. A Traveling Life

Brianne Miers is a Boston-based travel content creator with a full-time job and a part-time travel obsession. She focuses on highlighting local, unique, and sustainable destinations around the world.

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A post shared by Brianne | A Traveling Life (@brimiers) on Jan 8, 2020 at 6:30pm PST

4. And World Peas

Erin is a sustainable travel enthusiast who focuses her efforts and education on food! She aims to inspire us all to tread lightly through our meal choices.

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A post shared by Erin (@andworldpeas) on Apr 22, 2020 at 9:15am PDT

5. Sunshine & Raine

Jazzmine Raine is a social entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable travel, ethical fashion, zero waste living and social good. She is a storyteller, a podcaster, and a community activist who’s sure to inspire you!

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A post shared by Jazz | Sunshine & Raine (@jazzmineraine) on Apr 20, 2020 at 6:03am PDT

6. The Wanderful Me

Sophie Anderson is a vegan travel and sustainable living blogger. She shares her passion for inspiring others to live in a more compassionate and conscious way.

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A post shared by Sophie ∙ The Wanderful Me Ⓥ (@thewanderfulme) on Apr 22, 2020 at 11:25am PDT

7. Oregon Girl Around the World

Erin is living as an expat in Copenhagen and loves sharing sustainability and green living tips on her blog and social channels.

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A post shared by Erin McMillen Gustafson (@oregongirl_aroundtheworld) on May 22, 2020 at 1:58am PDT

8. Terradrift

Alisha at Terradrift talks all about sustainable travel, with a focus on vegan lifestyle and outdoor adventures. She has great insights on outdoor gear to get you started with your own ventures!

Read Alisha’s Camping 101 Guide for Wanderful

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A post shared by Sustainable Travel & Adventure (@terradrift) on Apr 16, 2020 at 2:35pm PDT

Women Travel Influencers in Sustainability

9. Alex in Wanderland

Alexandra Baackes of Alex in Wanderland is a former WITS speaker and a sustainable travel influencer. She uses her platform to share eco-friendly travel swaps and tips, with special emphasis on ocean conservation efforts.

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A post shared by Alexandra Baackes (@alexinwanderland) on Apr 22, 2020 at 6:52pm PDT

10. Lola Mendez

Lola Mendez is a full-time traveler and travel journalist, and a contributor to Wanderful. She advocates for eco-friendly and responsible travel, offering a wealth of stories and resources on her blog.

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A post shared by lola méndez☽ eco-traveler‍♀ (@lolaannamendez) on Apr 22, 2020 at 8:29am PDT

11. Authenteco Travel

Shelby of Authenteco Travel offers customized eco-friendly travel guides and itineraries so you can travel responsibly without the endless research.

Learn how Authenteco plans your trips

12. Brainy Backpackers

Linn of Brainy Backpackers talks about overall sustainable travel, not just eco-friendliness. She encourages responsible travel and ethical decision-making.

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A post shared by Brainy Backpackers (@brainybackpackers) on Apr 20, 2020 at 10:15am PDT

13. Travel for Difference

Sustainability influencer Kate of Travel for Difference is a passionate advocate for sustainable travel and environmental activism. Get inspired and learn to choose the best products, companies, and destinations!

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A post shared by KATE | TRAVEL FOR DIFFERENCE (@travelfordifferenceblog) on Apr 20, 2020 at 4:21am PDT

14. Travel Rebel

Charlotte of Travel Rebel talks all things sustainable travel and overtourism. She encourages us to change the way we travel to be more respectful and mindful of our impact.

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A post shared by Charlotte 🌏 Sustainable Travel (@travelrebel.be) on Jan 17, 2020 at 3:38am PST

15. Rooted

JoAnna Haugen of Rooted is a storyteller and advocate for sustainable travel, environmental conservation, and community-based efforts.

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A post shared by Rooted (@rootedstorytelling) on Apr 22, 2020 at 9:49am PDT

16. Sustainably Aimee

Sustainably Aimee offers sustainable lifestyle and travel tips, with tons of advice for products and swaps you can make at home.

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A post shared by SUSTAINABLY AIMEE (@sustainablyaimee) on Apr 22, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

17. Water Thru Skin

Valeria of Water Thru Skin talks eco travel, ethical fashion, vegan food, and so much more!

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A post shared by Valeria Hinojosa | Eco Life🍃 (@waterthruskin) on Apr 22, 2020 at 11:53am PDT

18. The Mindful Mermaid

Alex of The Mindful Mermaid is a sustainability influencer and responsible travel advocate. She’s all about living a conscious lifestyle and frequently starts interesting conversations with her audience.

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A post shared by ALEX 🌊 The Mindful Mermaid (@the_mindful_mermaid) on Apr 22, 2020 at 8:02pm PDT

19. Green Travel Suitcase

Misty of Green Suitcase Travel is a sustainable travel content creator who can help you plan your own responsible travel adventure.

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20. The Altruistic Traveler

Bianca of The Altruistic Traveler talks about responsible tourism, sustainability, ethical animal encounters, and so much more. She’s a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to learn more about being a better traveler.

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A post shared by Bianca Caruana (@thealtruistictraveller) on Apr 15, 2020 at 9:10pm PDT

21. Origin Travels

Britt of Origin Travels highlights “Good Travel” and focuses on ethical experiences around the world with her group trips. She particularly loves supporting other women-owned businesses.

Read her tips for Good Travel

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Bonus: Travel Companies Influencing on Sustainability

Wanderful partners with so many fantastic organizations and companies around the world. We’re proud to work with others in the travel space who push the industry forward.

Our membership community benefits from deals and discounts from many of these companies. And brand partnerships and introductions are easily made between our creators and partners!

Learn more about Wanderful Membership options

Here are some of our partners that are sustainability influencers in their own right…

22. Local Universe

Sustainably made gifts — and Wanderful members get a discount! Members, check the “Deals and Discounts” section in the app.

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A post shared by Local Universe | Ecofriendly (@local.universe) on Apr 22, 2020 at 3:15pm PDT

23. Virtue + Vice

Sustainable fashion and tours — and Wanderful members get a discount!

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A post shared by virtue + vice (@shopvirtueandvice) on Nov 26, 2019 at 5:01am PST

24. Impact Travel Alliance

Impact Travel Alliance aims to support local communities and protect our earth — all while exploring our world with epic, immersive experiences. ITA is a frequent partner with Wanderful and WITS.

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A post shared by Impact Travel Alliance (@impacttravelalliance) on Apr 22, 2020 at 2:34pm PDT

25. Sustainable Travel Store

Lauren Zoe Smith, Founder of Sustainable Travel Store, is passionate about the impact we make when we travel. She led an outstanding Earth Day chat with Wanderful members to discuss all things travel and sustainability. Wanderful members get a discount here, too!