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In practicing Sustainable Travel, the questions arises:

"What is Sustainable Travel?" & " How can you travel more responsibly?"

The answer is on balancing ones own needs and desires with the needs and desires of the local residents and future generations.  Consider the tourist as they enter the destinations.  In many ways we have already seen the impact in places domestically.

A theme park is filled with 1000's of visitors in one visit.  A Fourth of July celebration attracts the attendees for the firework display.  Translate how we appear to a foreign country.  Place yourself in the locals eyesight:

Tourists comes in droves, and points cameras at your children.  As you set out your services and products, they will haggle you for the lowest price.  Perhaps in ignorance of your local customs and traditions dress inappropriately.


Sustainable Travel demonstrates:


  • Understanding
  • Asks Permission
  • Pays a fair price
  • Speaks a few words of the destination
  • Asks, educated, interesting questions

How can you travel more responsibly?  Make informed travel choices.  Look forward to authentic experiences.  Travel light.  Bring appropriate gifts. Pack useful & Green items.  Make sure to remove packaging from your products and dispose before travel.

At home

Turn out lights
Unplug unnecessary appliances
Adjust thermostats
Turn down the Water heater
Stop Mail
Make smart choices by researching alternatives
Use Green Suppliers
Use your own muscle power
Be fuel efficient by using a hybrid vehicle or look into public transportation
Get educated
Learn about the destination
Read about the Social Culture
Be aware of Economic and environmental issues
Foster a true understanding of the natural and cultural environment
Learn and practice the local language
Be prepared to answer questions about your own culture

Golden Rule of Packing
Organize and cut in half
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Shop responsibly.  Remember the triple bottom line.



After you travel
Give Back-Donate
Support Philantrophy
Fight Global Warming
Consider Ways to improve the environment
Purchase high quality carbon offsets
Practice Green Living


Final Notes:
Carbon Offsets-Mechanisms by which impact of emitting a ton CO2 can be negated use
Green Tags Renewable energy certificates


Carbon Offsets
Diversify power supply
Support Sustainable development
Increase demand for renewable resources

Carbon Footprint- calculates the total amount of GHG emissions

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