With air travel pumping carbon into the atmosphere and contributing to the climate crisis, offsetting is an easy (and inexpensive) way to make a difference.

With talk of us reaching a tipping point in the fight against global warming, and travel in the spotlight for the impact it is having on cities, societies and landscapes, it is time for us to make conscious decisions when we journey out into the world.

If you've ever visited a beach piled high with rubbish or been overwhelmed by the sight of plastic water bottles left behind in a pristine environment, then you've probably stopped to think about how, as travellers, we can do our bit to further reduce our environmental footprint.

Keen to access an airport lounge without the boarding pass? Turns out, you can experience how the other half live – without the hefty price tag.

Most people dread waiting out a long layover. But waiting at the airport when you have lounge access can be one of the most enjoyable parts of air travel. Lounges are refuges of calm, quiet and comfort, where food and drink are free, the seating is comfortable and glossy magazines are complimentary.

Although less efficient than travelling by aeroplane and less immersive than by car, trains hit a certain sweet spot between the pros of these two other popular modes of transport.