Reduce Your Footprint: How to Travel Sustainably

by Lindsay Shapka in ,

Tourism produces a stagging amount of environmental waste and carbon emissions, in fact, according to the United Nations Environment Program, “tourism produces 5 percent of the world's carbon emissions… and contributes to the depletion of natural resources, the degradation of ecosystems, and the proliferation of the waste found from shorelines to trekking trails.” (source)

When faced with these facts, it is easy to feel traveler’s guilt, and even find yourself questioning if you should travel at all.

Which is a good thing.

The only way to make travel sustainable is to make sure that those of us that are doing it are aware of the impact that we are having, and do our best to counter, offset, and reduce our footprint as much as we can.

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Flying and Climate Change: How to Offset Your Carbon Footprint

by Lindsay Shapka in ,

Did you know that one return flight from New York to Paris produces 1.9 tons of carbon emissions?! According to David Suzuki, a well-known environmentalist, “The total carbon impact of a single flight is so high that avoiding just one trip can be equivalent to going (gasoline) car-free for a year.” (source)

For many of us, it’s been over a year since we got on a plane to embark on an adventure, explore a new city, or wander down mountain trails in a faraway land. COVID literally grounded us, and airlines, all over the world.

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Explore Canada | Local Hot Spots, Tips, and Guides

by Lindsay Shapka in , , , ,

To embrace the local travel trend, we are pulling together local travel guides for destinations all over the world with content ranging from gorgeous spots you need to check out to things to know to make your trip better.

Whether you are a local planning your staycation, or someone looking for travel inspiration once quarantine rules are lifted, there is sure to be something in these guides to inspire you to explore!

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Travel Netherlands: How to Spend 2 Days In Amsterdam

by Lindsay Shapka in , ,

Famed for its picturesque canals and charming architecture, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most charming cities. Whether you wish to admire art at world-class museums, enjoy the city’s hedonistic nightlife, or explore colorful neighborhoods and beautiful parks, a visit to the Dutch capital promises to be a memorable experience.

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How To Take Unique Travel Photos

by Lindsay Shapka in , ,

Whatever your reason is for trying to capture your travel experiences on film, these tips will help you capture the culture, architecture, and feeling of the places you are visiting so that you will have visual memories to transport you back to your adventure once you return home and make your travel pictures more interesting.

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How To Quickly Get Back Into Your Routine After Traveling

by Lindsay Shapka in , , ,

Whether you have gone on a month-long trip to the other side of the world, spent a week at the beach, or had a three-day escape (for work or play), these tips will help you beat post-travel blahs and jump right back into your routine.

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