Behind the island paradises, panoramic views and historical sites there often lies a much misaligned - and tragic - story. Using her 20 year experience in the field of human rights as well as personal anecdotes and the testimonies of survivors, Lucy Popescu explores the various abuses that often go unnoticed or are carefully hidden from the tourist, from torture in the Maldives, maltreatment in the labour camps in China to execution in Iran. Inspired by the current push to offset carbon emissions, this is a practical guide to ethical holidays.