Based on the past eight years of travelling around the world, I’ve slowly been able to unravel the real life meaning of responsible travel. I’m still learning, and below are my current top travel tips to create a positive environmental, social and economic impact on the destinations we vi...
However, one should not forget about the air conditioning system, which plays a crucial role in enabling a comfortable ride over long periods, even in extremely hot or cold weather conditions or in heavy rain. There was a time when air conditioning in cars, which we now take for granted, ...
Still, if we want to be responsible tourists, we should try to fly less. In some situations, catching a long-distance train or bus is a more responsible way of traveling from A to B. It can be a lot more fun too – and you’ll see scenery you’d otherwise miss.Taking...
Adventurer and professional traveller Matt Long, who blogs at Landlopers, has some excellent advice in hisfab post on respectful travel, where he urges us to think about the value of the travel experience. Don’t travel selfishly and treat the world as though it’s your playground, he says....
Or laying in your tent and hear the hyenas call in the distance.. Sitting in your mocoro in the morning sun or at sundown with your guide, gliding silently down waterways. How special!!! 2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?It would be a great idea to ...
The future he imagines has a long history. The book mentions the attempts at transport automation stretching back to the middle of the 20th century, when car companies grudgingly began to introduce safety technologies such as airbags and imaginative governments experimented with driverless trains and ...
But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dream...
By selecting what appliances you use each day, and for how long, the app can also estimate your electric bill for the month. Green Outlet is a great tool for frequent travelers; once you see how much electricity your electronics are using in standby mode, you’ll want to unplug when you...
In the short term, there may be a continued shift back to traditional investments as investors chase higher returns. However, some experts believe that green assets will outperform in the medium to long term. For example, Paul Polman, the former CEO of consumer goods juggernaut Unilever, has ...