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4 Ways You Can Enjoy Sustainable Travel

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--> Planning a trip that qualifies as sustainable travel takes a bit of planning. If you spend a little time determining where and how you will travel, you can help considerably in reducing the impact that your visit will have on your destination. Following are a few tips that will help you to plan sustainable travel that gives you peace of mind and helps you to thoroughly enjoy your trip. 1.      Buy locally – This is a major plus when visiting foreign countries and tourist locations. Buying from local vendors helps to stimulate the economy in the region you visit. Instead of buying from large, corporate owned stores, consider purchasing from smaller stores that are locally owned and operated. The prices may be a bit higher than national stores but you have the satisfaction of helping to sustain the area that you are visiting. 2.      Do a bit of research – Before you visit, take the time to research the area and find out what issues you may need to be aware of. In some areas

6 Things You Can Do to Travel Sustainably

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Sustainability is on the minds of many consumers today. Most choose ways of lowering their energy usage to help the environment and to save money. Sustainable travel is another way that you can promote environmentally friendly living. If you are thinking about taking holiday soon, there are a few ways that you incorporate sustainable travel into your plans. 1.      Shop locally – Using local products and services is among the best ways that you can travel sustainably. Many regions offer local vendors that provide everything from food to wonderful native souvenirs. Ask about the origin of what you are purchasing to ensure that it comes from a local region. Try to avoid products that are made from threatened natural resources such as endangered species. Ask vendors if they offer goods that are manufactured locally before you purchase 2.      Walk – Anytime you can give your car a rest you are helping the environment. Take walks or choose public transportation when you travel. If you

What to Wear on a Walking Holiday

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Walking holidays can be great for the whole family. However, one thing that most of us will struggle with is choosing the right clothes to wear. The problem that most of us face is finding the right balance between practicality and fashion. However, there are solutions available if you look in the right places! Here are a few ideas to keep in mind if you are struggling with what to wear on a walking holiday. Walking Boots If you are going to be going on a walking holiday, then you are going to need to make sure that you take suitable footwear . Walking long distances can prove to be a very painful experience if you don't have the right footwear. Because of this, walking boots are your best option. However, there are options available if you want to make sure that you remain fashionable. Meindl Women's Burma GTX Boots and Scarpa Women's Ranger II Active GTX Walking Boots are both very popular options at the moment. Suitable Jackets When going on a walking