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Looking for some real help planning your next trip? These detailed destination guides include everything – hotels, restaurants, local tours and activities that I can personally vouch for, because I’ve actually been there, slept there, done that, eaten that. As always, my destination guides have sustainable travel choices and local businesses woven into each one.

Ketti Wilhelm, the author of this guide to organic wineries in Napa Valley, standing under the famous Welcome to Napa Valley sign next to Highway 29. ©KettiWilhelm2024
Destination Guides | Sustainable Travel | USA

How to Plan a Trip to Napa Valley’s Most Sustainable Wineries [Complete Travel Guide]

The public beach in the center of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, with hardly any tourists on a beautiful late summer day. ©KettiWilhelm2024
Destination Guides | Portugal | Sustainable Travel

Complete Guide to Terceira: The Quietest Island for a European Escape

ALT Steep green mountains on the island of São Jorge, Azores, lead straight into the waters of the Atlantic, with orange-roofed buildings at the coast in between. ©KettiWilhelm2024
Destination Guides | Portugal | Sustainable Travel

Thinking about a Trip to the Azores? Read this first.

The author of this Adirondack weekend getaway itinerary, in an orange jacket, looking down from the platform of the Wild Walk, at the Wild Center, at the forest floor below. ©KettiWilhelm2023
Destination Guides | Sustainable Travel | USA

3 Days in the Adirondacks: The Eco-Conscious Foodie Guide to a Weekend in the High Peaks

Two men ride e-bikes down a white road in the rural Marche region of Italy, with tress shading them on right and a view to the Adriatic Sea on the left. ©KettiWilhelm2023
Destination Guides | Italy | Sustainable Travel | Travel Stories

E-bike Tour in Italy: A Delicious, Sustainable Cycling Vacation (You’re Invited!)

UnCruise's small cruise ship the Safari Voyager docked in front of the town of La Paz, preparing for the UnCruise Baja adventure trip. ©KettiWilhelm2023
Destination Guides | México | Sustainable Travel

An Unforgettable Baja California Adventure (+ Why This is the Only Cruise I’ve Taken)

Three plates of pasta in Italy – the first course in this Italian meal and menu guide. ©KettiWilhelm2017
Destination Guides | Food | Italy

How to Eat in Italy: an Expat’s Guide to Italian Menus & Courses

Mississippi Blues Trail Guide: Local Businesses, Restaurants & Can’t-Miss Stops
Destination Guides | Sustainable Travel | USA

Mississippi Blues Trail Guide: Local Businesses, Restaurants & Can’t-Miss Stops

A wide view of the white-washed town of Lefkes, on the Greek island of Paros, which is becoming a more sustainable travel destination through the NGO Clean Blue Paros. ©KettiWilhelm2021
Destination Guides | Greece | Sustainable Travel

Paros Travel Guide: the Best Sustainable Hotels, Restaurants & Packing Tips

Sailboats docked at the port of Naousa, Paros, in the early morning, with an older, local man in the background wearing a mask. ©KettiWilhelm2021
Destination Guides | Greece | Sustainability

Visiting “Clean Blue Paros” [The Reality of Greece’s Plastic-Free Island]

UnCruise's Wilderness Explorer boat sailing in Neka Bay, near Juneau, Alaska.
Destination Guides | Sustainable Travel | USA

The True Story of an Alaskan Family Road Trip

An orange sunset from an infinity pool on Oahu, Hawaii. Two people snap photos by the edge of the pool – it's clearly from pre-COVID travel days. ©KettiWilhelm2020
Destination Guides | Travel Stories | USA

2020 Travel: How Hard Is It to Go to Hawaii Right Now? (And Should You?)

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Yes, we go for the views… But also, for the empo Yes, we go for the views… But also, for the empowering satisfaction of using your body all day…💪 😌 for the profound joy & calm of taking in a destination at a human pace (not a car/ train/ bus pace, and not in a crowd of other tourists)… 🍷 And for the deliciousness of eating food & drinking wine made by local farmers & grown in the fields around you. 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP for more info (including the early bird savings = $400 off when you book by June 15!) —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti, lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
No, it’s not just the views… It’s the empowe No, it’s not just the views… It’s the empowering satisfaction of using your body all day…💪 😌 The profound joy & calm of taking in a destination at a human pace (not a car/ train/ bus pace, and not in a crowd of other tourists)… 🍷 And the deliciousness of eating food & drinking wine made by local farmers & grown in the fields around you. 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP for more info (including the early bird savings = $400 off when you book by June 15!) —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti, lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
[Resource of sustainable travel accounts below.] R [Resource of sustainable travel accounts below.] Replying to the genuinely thoughtful comments last week, with the NEXT chunk of my “podcast,” which I cut because I thought it was just getting too long… …But I’ve realized y’all have an above average attention span. 🥹🥲 TO SUMMARIZE: 🌏 Yes, sustainability is about more than just the environment. (I like to focus on the environment / climate because without a healthy one, the social and economic sides won’t have a chance to matter much. We are PART of the environment.) 👭 Yes, sustainable travel is about more than just climate. 🎙️ Yes, we need all kinds of voices on all topics in sustainability. ✨10 more SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL CREATORS to follow for more perspectives: - 🎙️ @that_travel - UK based sustainable travel creator & podcaster - 🇲🇽🇯🇵 @pueblayorkinc - designer of mindful trips to Mexico & Japan - 👩🏻‍⚕️ @pointsandmilesdoc - helpful advice on using your airline pointes + she’s a SURGEON working on reducing emissions & plastic in the medical field, I mean DAMN. - 👗 @imperfectidealist - such fun content on sustainable FASHION + travel - 💎 @travelconscious.co - Lisbon-based sustainable travel creator sharing hidden gems & itineraries - 🥾 @brookeinboots - badass travel creator sticking up for public lands in the US & currently through-hiking the PCT! - 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 @familytravelnomads - Iowa-based, sharing tips for sustainable FAMILY travel around the US & abroad - 🇫🇷 @earthside.hilary - an American in Paris who founded a sustainable travel company + she’s hilarious - 🥑 @sivan_travelsgreen - imperfect sustainable travel + vegan food - 🎙️✈️ @veggiesabroad - vegan tours all over the world + podcast! And if you’re new here, follow @tiltedmap for realistic, expert advice on sustainable travel that you can apply to any trip + plastic-free tips + positive, empowering climate actions! 👉 👉 WHO ELSE SHOULD BE ON THIS LIST? Mention them in the comments, including if it’s YOU. #sustainabletravel #sustainabletourism #responsibletravel #climateleadership #climateactionnow #conscioustravel #environmentallyconscious #ecowarrior
I mean really, how dare they? To see more commen I mean really, how dare they? To see more comments & why they made them 👉 go to TiltedMap.com/BikeTrip 👉 or comment BIKE TRIP ——— Seriously though, we’re honored by the amazing feedback we received on our first group trip, and we can’t wait to keep it going this year! ↓ Here’s the plan: ——— 🗓️ We have TWO e-bike trips in remote regions of Italy coming up in September! 🚴 We’ve traveled with our guide twice already (including with an awesome group from this community last year!) and we keep coming back for more. WHY? A few highlights: 🚴‍♀️ Choose an E-bike OR regular gravel bike – it’s up to you! 🍝 These trips designed perfect for anyone who wants an ACTIVE vacation that’s also a 5-star FOODIE experience. 💚 We designed these trips with sustainability in mind, and we visit parts of Italy that most travelers never see! (Seriously, local connections go a long way here.) 💰 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: You’ll save $400 on either of our trips when you book by JUNE 15th! 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP and I’ll send you more info! (Then check your DMs & DM requests.) —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! I lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
I mean really, how dare they? To see more commen I mean really, how dare they? To see more comments & why they made them 👉 go to Tiltedmap.com/bikeTrip 👉 or comment BIKE TRIP ——— Seriously though, we’re honored by the amazing feedback we received on our first group trip, and we can’t wait to keep it going this year! 🥲 ↓ Here’s the plan: ——— 🗓️ We have TWO e-bike trips in remote regions of Italy coming up in September! 🚴 We’ve traveled with our guide twice already (including with an awesome group from this community last year!) and we keep coming back for more. WHY? A few highlights: 🚴‍♀️ Choose an E-bike OR regular gravel bike – it’s up to you! 🍝 These trips designed perfect for anyone who wants an ACTIVE vacation that’s also a 5-star FOODIE experience. 💚 We designed these trips with sustainability in mind, and we visit parts of Italy that most travelers never see! (Seriously, local connections go a long way here.) 💰 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: You’ll save $400 on either of our trips when you book by JUNE 15th! 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP and I’ll send you more info! (Then check your DMs & DM requests.) —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! I lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
We are SO excited to share that you can join us on We are SO excited to share that you can join us on a NEW tour in Italy this September! (Send this with the person you want to go Italy with — but off the beaten path!) 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP and we’ll send you more info & EARLY BIRD pricing! ————— THE STORY: ————— Marco @basecamp523 , our local guide, just sent us these new clips of the place we’re going with him in September… ✨ AND YOU’RE INVITED! ✨ ————— FAQ & Details: ————— 📅 September 14-21, 2025 📍 The Umbria region of Italy, including the ancient town of Assisi, and lots of WILDER places like this 🍝 Gastronomic, sustainable, and far off the beaten path! 🚴‍♀️ Choose an e-bike OR regular gravel bike for an extra workout – it’s up to you! 🧳🚫 You do NOT have to pack your luggage with you on your bike. (We have a support vehicle for that.) 🤑 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: You’ll save $400 on this trip when you book by June 15th! 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP and I’ll send you more info and EARLY BIRD pricing! ————— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! I lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband (and video maker), Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip! ————— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #experientialtravel #bikeitaly #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
Welcome to my podcast… until I was rudely interr Welcome to my podcast… until I was rudely interrupted at the end. 🤭 SHARE THIS this with someone who loves travel & cares about climate. (Thank youuuu – sharing is a big help!) All of this👆is why I try to be as REALISTIC and NON-JUDGMENTAL as possible with sustainable travel advice – because having all the people who care about sustainability sitting in the corner talking to each other about how bad the travel industry is ISN’T HELPFUL. 😒 We need to work together and focus on real progress, instead of virtue signaling and tearing each other down. —— ✨ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! @tiltedmap helps you find more sustainable travel options with realistic, actionable advice. Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability! —— #sustainabletravel #sustainabletourism #responsibletravel #climateleadership #climateactionnow #conscioustravel #environmentallyconscious #ecowarrior
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