As COVID-19 has put a wrench in travelers' plans for the summer, many have opted to take road trips to safely social distance and avoid hotels. Here are some tips to sustainably travel on the road this summer. Plan your route ahead of time: Planning...
Trash on trails is not only unattractive, it's incredibly harmful to the environment. I first noticed this problem as a child, observing when my dad would go out of his way to pick up litter that had been thrown to the side. Many years later,...
When travelling, it can be easy (and convenient) to purchase plastic water bottles from fast-food restaurants, convenience stores, and other places along the way, without even thinking about it. But – plastic waste is a real problem. It’s estimated that 500 billion water bottles are used...
Ready to travel again? Here are 5 ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and make travel more sustainable: Buy souvenirs from local artisans: Buying souvenirs locally not only benefits the local people but also reduces your carbon footprint. Eat vegetarian meals: By eating...
As we begin to stretch our legs and get ready for our next adventure away from home, it's important that we look ahead to how our travel can impact locals from our destination. Especially under the current Covid threat, supporting locals takes on a new...
We’ve all seen the famous tourist images…someone holding up the Tower of Pisa… someone wearing a new I ♥ NY shirt maybe. Too often, when we travel we go on to a museum or on an architecture tour, get that selfie in front of an...
Tourism can create incredible benefits for destinations by creating jobs and economic growth for communities. But if the money doesn’t stay in the community, the benefits don’t happen. The best way to ensure the money stays local is to buy from locals. Visit local restaurants that...
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Trying local foods is one of the joys of travel. Buying food from local farmers markets or trying local restaurants not only allows you to enjoy authentic taste experiences - but supports the local economy. Everyone wins! ...
While travelling, keep an eye out on sustainable practices that locals use that you can bring back home. When I lived in Europe, I learned more about sustainable practices that I could use at home. Taking reusable bags to the grocery was more common than...