Travelling is all about relaxing & getting to know the culture. How do this in an eco-friendly way? This complex guide to eco travel will help to make your holidays more sustainable.
What is a staycation?
It’s spending holidays near the place you live, in your home country or even at home exploring local attractions.
One of the benefits of the staycation is its significantly lower impact on the environment competing to abroad travels. You can easily find other cons like lower costs or getting to know the culture & history of your area.
staycation ideas
- visit a museum
- explore new restaurants & cafes
- hyke or go for a bike ride
- meet with friends for a picnic
- day by the water (lake, river, sea or even public pool)
- go for a movie or to the theatre
- do something unusual like mini golf, luna park, mirror labyrinth, bowling or billiard
- take a long walk through all the monuments & significant locations in your area
Zero waste travel kit & packing tips
Pack light, fewer things will be easier to carry & won’t add up to your carbon footprint.
Create a capsule travel wardrobe, take clothes that match each other & create your outfits easily, without unnecessary weight.
Make yourself a zero-waste travel kit. The essentials:
- reusable water bottle — it can store other beverages as well
- cutlery — you can take your daily use metal cutlery from home
- reusable containers — will be helpful while taking food to go
- tote bag — it’s a must-have, use it for groceries, on a beach or simply on the walk to store your things
- reusable straw — if you like to drink cocktails or other beverages with ice
How to avoid single-use plastic? Here’s another blog post with the answers
Transportation
It’s essential to consider your transport choice, the best option is to go by public transportation like train or bus.
How to reduce your carbon footprint while choosing more convenient options for travelling?
If you choose a car remember to think about the fuel usage — inflate the tires, travel with company and pack lightly.
If you’re flying remember that this option is most harmful to the environment so choose flights without transfers, avoid flying excessively and consider carbon offsetting.
Food travel
It’s good to do some research on restaurants and shops at the location. Support local businesses, they are usually chipper and more authentic. It’s a perfect opportunity to know the local cuisine.
By choosing vegan or vegetarian options you’ll reduce your negative impact on the planet.
To save money preparing your own snacks. Ideas: vegetable sticks with hummus, granola bars, dried fruits or simple old fashion sandwiches.
Souvenirs
Quality photos are the most valuable souvenirs.
If you want to get some nick-nacks to remember the trip make sure to buy from locals. You may also look for something hand-made or a treasure from the thrift shop.
Manage your trash
Find out what is the recycling system at the location you’re visiting. Keep your trash until you’re able to throw it out into the appropriate litter bin. Leave your travel destination better than you found it.
These easy rules to eco travel will help align your holidays with the sustainable lifestyle. Enjoy your vacations in eco-friendly way.
