eco-friendly Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:53:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png eco-friendly Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 3 Ways to Make Your Travel More Sustainable https://travelerdreams.com/3-ways-to-make-your-travel-more-sustainable/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:13:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=26925 Sustainable travel has come a long way in recent years—eco-friendly hotels are popping up left and right, and many major cities are choosing to devote more resources to improving public transportation. As much as we appreciate these initiatives as travelers, it’s also important to recognize that consumer demand is what drives them in the first […]

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]]> Sustainable travel has come a long way in recent years—eco-friendly hotels are popping up left and right, and many major cities are choosing to devote more resources to improving public transportation. As much as we appreciate these initiatives as travelers, it’s also important to recognize that consumer demand is what drives them in the first place. If we wish to see a more sustainable future, we need to be willing to create a more sustainable present. Read on to learn more about some simple, yet effective ways to be a more eco-conscious traveler. 

Stay Somewhere Sustainable

Like we said, the more people opt for eco-friendly accommodations, the greater the demand for such places becomes. New sustainable establishments begin to open up, and existing businesses take note of this shift and may switch to more responsible practices. When planning your trip, choose accommodations that use energy-efficient technologies, manage waste responsibly, and support local conservation efforts. If it falls within your budget, consider staying in a small, locally-owned B&B, as they tend to have a lower environmental impact than large chain hotels.

Use Responsible Transportation

Transportation is one of the greatest contributors to carbon emissions within the travel industry. To minimize your impact, try to get around using public transportation, biking, or walking whenever you can. For trips that require a flight, stick with economy seating on airlines that invest in sustainable practices like incorporating more fuel-efficient planes into their fleets.

Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

In terms of pollution, it’s been said that plastic is the new coal, and single-use plastics in particular are a major problem in many popular tourist destinations. Ditch the disposables and prioritize reusable alternatives by carrying a refillable water bottle, reusable shopping bag, and eco-friendly utensils. If you do need to use plastic, follow local recycling practices as much as possible.

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]]> How Copenhagen Became One of the Most Sustainable Cities in the World https://travelerdreams.com/how-copenhagen-became-one-of-the-most-sustainable-cities-in-the-world/ Sun, 07 May 2023 14:45:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22129 Copenhagen, Denmark is a sustainability aficionado’s dream. As one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient cities in the world, they are showing that eco-living is possible with proper infrastructure and systems put in place. Copenhagen has done a lot to become more sustainable and energy efficient, as it certainly didn’t happen overnight. Here are just […]

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]]> Copenhagen, Denmark is a sustainability aficionado’s dream. As one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient cities in the world, they are showing that eco-living is possible with proper infrastructure and systems put in place. Copenhagen has done a lot to become more sustainable and energy efficient, as it certainly didn’t happen overnight. Here are just some of the features that make this city so impressive.

Bike Infrastructure

One of the most significant investments Copenhagen made to become a more sustainable city was the extensive system of bike paths that were built. The infrastructure has made biking so accessible that it quickly became the most frequent method of transportation for everyday travel. This drastically reduces carbon emissions because there are less cars on the road.

Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling

You might be surprised at how much the heating and cooling system a city uses has an impact on its carbon footprint. It reduces the amount of energy lost in transportation by altering the city’s heating and cooling system to be more localized and energy efficient.

Urban Development

Copenhagen has also learned the importance of conserving green space within the city. Other than aesthetics, keeping green spaces in a city helps with regulating city temperatures.

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]]> Travel Responsibly with Bret Love and Mary Gabbett https://travelerdreams.com/travel-responsibly-with-bret-love-and-mary-gabbett/ Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:43:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=9071 2020 has been rough, but there’s a silver lining—it can also be a teaching tool. As we grow more aware of the challenges we need to overcome to maintain a healthier, more sustainable life, we can take the right steps towards a brighter future. Compassion is key, but also awareness. And while most of these […]

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]]> 2020 has been rough, but there’s a silver lining—it can also be a teaching tool. As we grow more aware of the challenges we need to overcome to maintain a healthier, more sustainable life, we can take the right steps towards a brighter future. Compassion is key, but also awareness.

And while most of these lessons can be implemented at home, they should also come with us when we travel, suitcase in hand. But with phrases like “eco-friendly” and “sustainable” being thrown around these days by many companies, it’s hard to know who to follow and what exactly is it that needs to be done.

Here to show us the ropes are Bret Love and Mary Gabbett from Green Global Travel. With a growing following online, the couple inspires fellow travelers to embrace ecotourism, wildlife conservation, and cultural preservation, providing resources that help you figure out how to make an impact—big or small.

According to Gabbett and Love, the key is to do as much research before traveling. “The more informed you are about the various issues associated with responsible travel, the more informed your choices will be,” they write.

“We believe that Ecotourism—responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people—is the future of travel,” they stress. “Our mission is to share our deep love for Ecotourism adventures, inspire people to travel and live more sustainably, and encourage everyone to do their part to make the world a better place.”

From trekking to see Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda to cruising the Galapagos Islands, from camping with Bedouins in the deserts of Jordan to parading with Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans, the couple share transformative travel experiences that make a positive impact. 

“A growing number of people genuinely want to be responsible travelers now,” they write. “They (and you, since you’re reading this story!) are making concerted efforts to learn how to travel more ethically and sustainably.”

Take the first necessary steps towards a greener future.

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]]> 5 Eco-Friendly Trips to Reconnect With Nature https://travelerdreams.com/5-eco-friendly-trips-to-reconnect-with-nature/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7102 Over the past few years eco-friendly traveling has really taken off and it’s a great way to reconnect with nature while not harming the environment. According to a Booking.com survey, 70 percent of people said they’re more likely to choose an accommodation if it’s environmentally friendly. We’ve come up with a list of five eco-friendly […]

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]]> Over the past few years eco-friendly traveling has really taken off and it’s a great way to reconnect with nature while not harming the environment. According to a Booking.com survey, 70 percent of people said they’re more likely to choose an accommodation if it’s environmentally friendly. We’ve come up with a list of five eco-friendly travel destinations that are as luxurious as they are sustainable.

DuVine Cycling & Adventure Co.

Bike on back roads, eat at family-owned restaurants, support local artisans, and stay in small ins with this company that brings tourism to small towns throughout the U.S., Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe. If you love wine, there’s even a cycling trip through wine country!

Kasiiya Papagayo

Kasiiya Papagayo has seven eco-friendly wilderness suites across 123 acres across the Costa Rican coastline. The suites are built from sustainable materials and powered by solar energy and while staying in them, you can enjoy the sounds of the waves and the feel of clean, fresh air.

1 Hotel West Hollywood

When you think of Los Angeles, sustainability isn’t the first word that comes to mind, but this hotel located in the Hollywood Hills happens to be one of the most energy-efficient in the area and they have an organic sustainably grown vegetable garden. They even have a farm stand in the lobby with imperfect seasonal fruits, for guests to take so they don’t get thrown out.

Villa Copenhagen

You’ll be surprised to learn that this swanky hotel located in Copenhagen was once a post office. The city of Copenhagen hopes to be the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025 and this hotel is already converting waste into green energy, creating furniture from recycled ocean waste, and using renewable energy.

The Lodge at Gulf State Park

Located in a state park in Gulf Shores Alabama, you’ll have access to 28 miles of hiking and biking trails, a butterfly garden, a nature center, and the beach. Perhaps what’s most impressive about this lodge is that the landscaping was designed to create habitats for birds and sea turtles.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> eco-friendly Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:53:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png eco-friendly Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 3 Ways to Make Your Travel More Sustainable https://travelerdreams.com/3-ways-to-make-your-travel-more-sustainable/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:13:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=26925 Sustainable travel has come a long way in recent years—eco-friendly hotels are popping up left and right, and many major cities are choosing to devote more resources to improving public transportation. As much as we appreciate these initiatives as travelers, it’s also important to recognize that consumer demand is what drives them in the first […]

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]]> Sustainable travel has come a long way in recent years—eco-friendly hotels are popping up left and right, and many major cities are choosing to devote more resources to improving public transportation. As much as we appreciate these initiatives as travelers, it’s also important to recognize that consumer demand is what drives them in the first place. If we wish to see a more sustainable future, we need to be willing to create a more sustainable present. Read on to learn more about some simple, yet effective ways to be a more eco-conscious traveler. 

Stay Somewhere Sustainable

Like we said, the more people opt for eco-friendly accommodations, the greater the demand for such places becomes. New sustainable establishments begin to open up, and existing businesses take note of this shift and may switch to more responsible practices. When planning your trip, choose accommodations that use energy-efficient technologies, manage waste responsibly, and support local conservation efforts. If it falls within your budget, consider staying in a small, locally-owned B&B, as they tend to have a lower environmental impact than large chain hotels.

Use Responsible Transportation

Transportation is one of the greatest contributors to carbon emissions within the travel industry. To minimize your impact, try to get around using public transportation, biking, or walking whenever you can. For trips that require a flight, stick with economy seating on airlines that invest in sustainable practices like incorporating more fuel-efficient planes into their fleets.

Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

In terms of pollution, it’s been said that plastic is the new coal, and single-use plastics in particular are a major problem in many popular tourist destinations. Ditch the disposables and prioritize reusable alternatives by carrying a refillable water bottle, reusable shopping bag, and eco-friendly utensils. If you do need to use plastic, follow local recycling practices as much as possible.

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]]> How Copenhagen Became One of the Most Sustainable Cities in the World https://travelerdreams.com/how-copenhagen-became-one-of-the-most-sustainable-cities-in-the-world/ Sun, 07 May 2023 14:45:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22129 Copenhagen, Denmark is a sustainability aficionado’s dream. As one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient cities in the world, they are showing that eco-living is possible with proper infrastructure and systems put in place. Copenhagen has done a lot to become more sustainable and energy efficient, as it certainly didn’t happen overnight. Here are just […]

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]]> Copenhagen, Denmark is a sustainability aficionado’s dream. As one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient cities in the world, they are showing that eco-living is possible with proper infrastructure and systems put in place. Copenhagen has done a lot to become more sustainable and energy efficient, as it certainly didn’t happen overnight. Here are just some of the features that make this city so impressive.

Bike Infrastructure

One of the most significant investments Copenhagen made to become a more sustainable city was the extensive system of bike paths that were built. The infrastructure has made biking so accessible that it quickly became the most frequent method of transportation for everyday travel. This drastically reduces carbon emissions because there are less cars on the road.

Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling

You might be surprised at how much the heating and cooling system a city uses has an impact on its carbon footprint. It reduces the amount of energy lost in transportation by altering the city’s heating and cooling system to be more localized and energy efficient.

Urban Development

Copenhagen has also learned the importance of conserving green space within the city. Other than aesthetics, keeping green spaces in a city helps with regulating city temperatures.

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]]> Travel Responsibly with Bret Love and Mary Gabbett https://travelerdreams.com/travel-responsibly-with-bret-love-and-mary-gabbett/ Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:43:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=9071 2020 has been rough, but there’s a silver lining—it can also be a teaching tool. As we grow more aware of the challenges we need to overcome to maintain a healthier, more sustainable life, we can take the right steps towards a brighter future. Compassion is key, but also awareness. And while most of these […]

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]]> 2020 has been rough, but there’s a silver lining—it can also be a teaching tool. As we grow more aware of the challenges we need to overcome to maintain a healthier, more sustainable life, we can take the right steps towards a brighter future. Compassion is key, but also awareness.

And while most of these lessons can be implemented at home, they should also come with us when we travel, suitcase in hand. But with phrases like “eco-friendly” and “sustainable” being thrown around these days by many companies, it’s hard to know who to follow and what exactly is it that needs to be done.

Here to show us the ropes are Bret Love and Mary Gabbett from Green Global Travel. With a growing following online, the couple inspires fellow travelers to embrace ecotourism, wildlife conservation, and cultural preservation, providing resources that help you figure out how to make an impact—big or small.

According to Gabbett and Love, the key is to do as much research before traveling. “The more informed you are about the various issues associated with responsible travel, the more informed your choices will be,” they write.

“We believe that Ecotourism—responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people—is the future of travel,” they stress. “Our mission is to share our deep love for Ecotourism adventures, inspire people to travel and live more sustainably, and encourage everyone to do their part to make the world a better place.”

From trekking to see Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda to cruising the Galapagos Islands, from camping with Bedouins in the deserts of Jordan to parading with Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans, the couple share transformative travel experiences that make a positive impact. 

“A growing number of people genuinely want to be responsible travelers now,” they write. “They (and you, since you’re reading this story!) are making concerted efforts to learn how to travel more ethically and sustainably.”

Take the first necessary steps towards a greener future.

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]]> 5 Eco-Friendly Trips to Reconnect With Nature https://travelerdreams.com/5-eco-friendly-trips-to-reconnect-with-nature/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:04:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7102 Over the past few years eco-friendly traveling has really taken off and it’s a great way to reconnect with nature while not harming the environment. According to a Booking.com survey, 70 percent of people said they’re more likely to choose an accommodation if it’s environmentally friendly. We’ve come up with a list of five eco-friendly […]

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]]> Over the past few years eco-friendly traveling has really taken off and it’s a great way to reconnect with nature while not harming the environment. According to a Booking.com survey, 70 percent of people said they’re more likely to choose an accommodation if it’s environmentally friendly. We’ve come up with a list of five eco-friendly travel destinations that are as luxurious as they are sustainable.

DuVine Cycling & Adventure Co.

Bike on back roads, eat at family-owned restaurants, support local artisans, and stay in small ins with this company that brings tourism to small towns throughout the U.S., Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe. If you love wine, there’s even a cycling trip through wine country!

Kasiiya Papagayo

Kasiiya Papagayo has seven eco-friendly wilderness suites across 123 acres across the Costa Rican coastline. The suites are built from sustainable materials and powered by solar energy and while staying in them, you can enjoy the sounds of the waves and the feel of clean, fresh air.

1 Hotel West Hollywood

When you think of Los Angeles, sustainability isn’t the first word that comes to mind, but this hotel located in the Hollywood Hills happens to be one of the most energy-efficient in the area and they have an organic sustainably grown vegetable garden. They even have a farm stand in the lobby with imperfect seasonal fruits, for guests to take so they don’t get thrown out.

Villa Copenhagen

You’ll be surprised to learn that this swanky hotel located in Copenhagen was once a post office. The city of Copenhagen hopes to be the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025 and this hotel is already converting waste into green energy, creating furniture from recycled ocean waste, and using renewable energy.

The Lodge at Gulf State Park

Located in a state park in Gulf Shores Alabama, you’ll have access to 28 miles of hiking and biking trails, a butterfly garden, a nature center, and the beach. Perhaps what’s most impressive about this lodge is that the landscaping was designed to create habitats for birds and sea turtles.

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