Eco-Friendly Tips to Be a More Sustainable Traveler
Every person has an individual carbon footprint they can try to downsize as much as possible by changing their behaviors and habits. One of these questionable activities is the way we travel and how it affects the ecosystems of our destinations. Thankfully, we are now more aware of climate change and environmental issues that affect […]
What Is Ecotourism and Why Is It Important?
Do you remember the movie, The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio? It was filmed on picturesque Maya Beach in Thailand. The popularity of this movie drove many tourists to the secluded cove with white sands, limestone cliffs and translucent water. The “invasion” of tourists caused significant damage to the marine ecosystem, and made the beach impossible […]
5 Best Transportation Ideas for Car Free Day
The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the transportation sector represents an estimated 27% of all GHG emissions in the United States. Fortunately, there are actions each of us can take to help lower the amount of vehicle-related emissions […]
4 Smart Ways to Become a More Sustainable Traveler This Year
Traveling sustainably has recently become increasingly important. The negative impacts caused by tourism have consequences that affect the environment. You can reduce your carbon footprint and still enjoy vacations when traveling to your desired destination. Here are 4 smart ways to become a more sustainable traveler this year. 1. Explore Exploring locally is the best way […]
Carbon offsets for travel | Tuesday Tip
Travel offsets are voluntary programs that allow travelers to compensate for the amount of carbon dioxide their flight puts out with a reduction of the same amount through environmental action.
Is It Possible To Be An Eco-Friendly Digital Nomad?
One of the most significant changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic has been the revolution in remote working. Initially coming about as a matter of necessity as many countries ‘locked down’, remote working became something both employers and employees found to be a positive. Indeed, it looks to be the case that a certain […]
Eco Photography: How To Reduce Your Impact While Snapping
One of the great things about photography is the ability to capture nature in all of its breathtaking wonder. From sunsets on the beach and lions on the prowl to selfies and even images of space; photography lets the people of the world share beauty. But, while photography isn’t known for having a huge carbon […]
Why Taking a Boat Is An Environmentally-Friendly Way To Travel
With the effects of climate change becoming ever more apparent, it is not surprising many people are looking for more environmentally-friendly ways to travel so they can minimize their own carbon footprint. Taking personal responsibility and doing what you can to make a difference is an important step, even if it means giving up or […]
DIY Hacks to Make Your Travels More Biofriendly
As summer will soon be coming to an end, we wanted this month’s Biofriendly DIY to include some DIY hacks you and your family can use to make your travels more biofriendly. Whether you’re heading out for a last minute trip, you want to fit in another quick adventure before the kids go back to […]
Be at home in a hotel | Tuesday Tip
You can put up that Do Not Disturb sign all you want because your hotel stay can be just like hanging around the house!