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.