Smart Ways to be a More Mindful and Eco-friendly Sightseer: 10 Ways to Travel More Sustainably
Almost everything we do impacts the environment — including traveling. While jet-setting doesn’t have the most gleaming reputation as far as sustainability goes, there are smart ways to be a more mindful, eco-friendly sightseer. And with a little effort, compromise, and research, travelers don’t have to sacrifice their lifestyle to minimize their footprint.
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Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba by Álvaro Balcázar
There are many ways to travel more sustainability, so travelers don’t have to feel limited by a specific location or lodging option. Instead, they can choose what’s right for them and take small steps to improve the overall eco-friendliness of their trip. For example, a person might not mind visiting a destination closer to home to cut down on transportation-related carbon emissions. Another vacationer may be interested in a faraway island for their next getaway, so they may opt to fly economy and use public transportation to reduce their emissions. Both are simple, valid ways travelers can make a difference. And that’s just scratching the surface of sustainable traveling strategies! After all, the more we make environmentally conscious choices, the more likely we’ll be able to preserve the world we want to experience. Learn more about practical ways to travel sustainably with this graphic.
