by Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Travel, Travel Tips
Vacations are looking a little different in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic grounding flights, closing borders, and shutting down festivals, shops, and tourist sites around the world.
But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still have an amazing staycation right where you live! The key is to think about your staycation like you would your vacation — an escape from the everyday where you are going to explore, have adventures, and experience something new.
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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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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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With COVID vaccines being distributed around the world, the possibility of traveling again is starting to grow!
No matter your destination, here are a few things that all travelers should keep in mind when it comes to their personal safety.
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Morocco — what sights, sounds, and smells are evoked when you think of this far-off place?
If painted tiles, chaotic markets, sweet tea, food bursting with flavor, and desert adventures come to mind you are on the right track!
Morocco is a country filled with cities with unique personalities, incredible coastlines, adventures for even the most seasoned traveler, and more!
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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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You may not be able to hop on a plane at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still wander through the British Museum, experience the Trevi Fountain, or explore Machu Picchu!
There are hundreds of virtual tours available online that will immerse you in some of the most incredible tourist spots in the world!
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