Sustainable Travel For Dummies

How to travel lightly across planet Earth

Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. That’s you! This easy-to-read guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it’s important, and how to do it—with no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee Mylne brings a global perspective on fun ways to travel responsibly. A must-have resource for globetrotters and for those whose travels keep them close to home, this book covers alternative transportation, unique accommodations, fulfilling cultural experiences, everything else the eco-savvy traveler needs to know.

• Discover how to plan eco-friendly trips to destinations near and far
• Reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying life-affirming experiences
• Learn about alternative methods of transportation and sustainable accommodations
• Gain cultural awareness and get fun ideas for making the most of your travel

Sustainable Travel For Dummies is an inspiring read for travelers who are new to sustainable and ethical travel and seeking practical tips for eco-conscious wandering.

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Treading Carefully While Exploring the World 5

Chapter 2: Preparing to Travel Sustainably 17

Chapter 3: Getting There and Around Sustainably 35

Chapter 4: Packing to Save the Planet 57

Chapter 5: Where to Stay and Dine Sustainably 69

Chapter 6: Shopping for Sustainable Souvenirs 87

Chapter 7: Cultural Sensitivities 101

Chapter 8: Enjoying Ethical Animal Encounters 119

Chapter 9: Escapes That Are Easy on the Earth 153

Chapter 10: Making a Difference by Volunteering 177

Chapter 11: Learning on the Move 195

Chapter 12: From Sustainable to Regenerative Tourism 207

Chapter 13: Ten Ways to Travel Sustainably 217

Chapter 14: Ten Places to Go and Still Travel Sustainably 223

Index 231

Lee Mylne is an award-winning travel writer who has visited more than 60 countries. She is mindful of her carbon footprint when she travels and reduces it whenever she can.

Tread lightly while exploring the planet

You know travel is hard on the environment, and you want to protect the planet, but you also want to explore it. How do you reconcile these competing interests? Sustainable Travel For Dummies has the answers. This friendly travel guide shows you how to travel in a way that minimizes harm to the environment. It offers alternatives to airline travel, advice for finding sustainable accommodations, tips for eating locally, and other ideas for sustainable travel practices.

DISCOVER

• Ways to be respectful of the people and places you visit
• The benefits of voluntourism on local economies
• How to choose ethical animal encounters
• Reasons to stay put and get to know the area