Viagem sustentável Dicas para passeios ecológicos

Como ser um viajante mais sustentável: Ideias para sua jornada ser mais ecológica

Voar menos e ficar perto de casa ainda são as formas mais ecológicas de viajar. No entanto, para aqueles que desejam ir mais longe, alguns ajustes ecologicamente conscientes em seus planos de viagem podem minimizar o desperdício e aprofundar seu envolvimento com o planeta. Abaixo, mostramos nossas dicas de viagem sustentável. Se você está procurando especificamente por dicas sobre viagens sustentáveis para famílias, role para baixo para mais ideias.

Aonde ir

Sem necessidade de voo nem hospedagem, a viagem de um dia continua sendo uma opção de viagem bem ecológica. Cidades e vilarejos locais podem ser uma ótima maneira de redescobrir a história e a cultura nacionais. Até mesmo viagens curtas de trem, ônibus ou de carro até o campo ou para o litoral podem ser uma maneira revigorante de fazer uma pausa.

Se o seu desejo é viajar internacionalmente, escolha um destino que esteja comprometido com a sustentabilidade. Recorrendo a empresas de turismo locais ou com uma rápida busca na internet, você terá uma lista com as cidades e países mais ecológicos para visitar. A forma como cada um mede a sustentabilidade é diferente, então reserve um tempinho para definir quais aspectos das políticas de sustentabilidade fazem mais sentido para você. Alguns medem a boa qualidade do ar, outros se concentram nas altas pontuações de lugares em que é possível fazer caminhadas ou no número de pequenos agricultores locais.

Selecionar destinos menos badalados ou viajar fora da temporada é outra maneira de viajar com consciência. Você também pode acrescentar alguma atividade ecológica voluntária em sua agenda de viagem. Muitas organizações possuem programas que ajudam a proteger e a preservar ambientes naturais com a colaboração de visitantes à área.

As viagens sustentáveis não servem só para reduzir sua pegada de carbono; elas também estão ligadas ao cuidado e ao apoio a comunidades locais. As populações locais têm um grande incentivo para preservar as próprias comunidades. Uma das maneiras mais diretas de impactar positivamente as pessoas e os lugares que visita é com seu dinheiro. Procure acomodações, operadores de turismo e guias que mantenham padrões sustentáveis com relação aos direitos dos trabalhadores, inclusão e impacto nas comunidades locais. Gastar dinheiro em negócios locais assegura que mais dinheiro fique nas mãos daqueles que vivem em seu destino.

Mochilas para viagens de um dia

Onde ficar

Muitos serviços de hospitalidade já integraram responsabilidade ambiental e social a seus modelos de negócios. Alguns locais estabelecidos possuem certificações ecológicas. Porém, isso não significa que acomodações locais, como hospedagens familiares e estadias em fazendas também não sejam ecológicas.

Também existem sites de busca de acomodações que plantam árvores para cada reserva feita, ou que doam parte do lucro para projetos de responsabilidade social e sustentabilidade em áreas locais.

Casas pequeninas, chalés de madeira e barracas são ecológicos por natureza e causam menos impacto ambiental. A prática de trocar de casas é outra opção de baixo custo e mais sustentável.

Malas e acessórios para aventuras internacionais

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How to Get There

The most sustainable means of traveling will depend on several variables. It is safe to say that train travel has a lower carbon footprint than traveling by plane or car. The most polluting form of transport is the short-haul flight because fuel consumption is the highest during take-off and landing.

It’s fair to conclude that any travel less than 500km should first be considered by train or car. Several useful sites will help you calculate and compare emission and energy consumption per journey by air, train and car.

Great Gear for Train Travel

What to Pack

Packing consciously might seem like a small contribution to sustainable travel, but even small choices can have a big impact.

Chemical-free sunscreens and skincare are worth considering after Hawaii banned sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in 2018. Scientists found that these chemicals increase the rate of coral bleaching and are detrimental to coral growth.

To reduce single-use plastic when on the road, travel with reusable water bottles, coffee cups, snack containers and cutlery. There are also many exciting eco-friendly alternatives to wasteful travel-sized toiletries. Try swapping shower gel for soap and bottled shampoo for shampoo bars. Discover deodorants that come in creams or toothbrushes made from biodegradable materials.

To finalize your packing, you will need something functional and stylish to hold all these items. Lightweight gear will make travel easy and enjoyable, while quality construction will ensure longevity. Durable, after all, is sustainable.

Lightweight Companions for Green Travel

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Tips on Sustainable Travel for Families

Many parents view traveling sustainably a crucial part of teaching the next generation about the importance of protecting our planet. The ToptoTop expedition are a huge source of inspiration for us and we are one of their official sponsors as they travel across the planet, educating everyone they meet about climate change.

The family consists of Dario, a climatologist, and Sabine, a nurse, along with their six children. With their eldest daughter, Salina, already an accomplished public speaker, the children are just as powerful ambassadors for sustainable living as their parents. As Dario and Sabine point out: “We have found that our message is much more effective when our children talk to their peers”. Their own experiences were at the forefront of their minds as this well-traveled and adventurous family sat down together to share with us their tips for sustainable travel.

Take Your Time

“It’s crucial that you adapt yourself to the rhythm of nature” says Dario, “If you have only a limited amount of time, you might rush your plans. Maybe you’ll disregard an avalanche warning with hazardous consequences”. Dario recalls the time the family sailed across the Atlantic ocean, where they were often accompanied by whales or dolphins, to the delight of the children. “If you flew over this ocean, as most people do, you would totally miss out on this magical experience” points out Dario. Although not everyone has the luxury of time, you can still apply this mentality to your two week holiday.

Never Too Young To Learn

Whether experiencing your own country or traveling abroad, it’s never too young to learn an appreciation for nature. As Dario says, “Kids who swim in rivers or lakes in Switzerland will grow up to be adults who fight passionately to protect these rivers and lakes”. Dario hopes that the global work of the ToptoTop expedition will have the same effect: “The seals on Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile are often hunted by fishermen. We took a group of local schoolchildren swimming with the seals and it was an amazing experience for everyone, I am pretty sure that these children will not grow up to be fishermen who hunt and kill these beautiful animals”.

Tips from Kids

Less Is More

Equally good for you is traveling light, according to Dario. “We once cycled for a week between settlements in Australia, with two small children. This experience taught us how to reduce what we took with us down to the absolute minimum, so we could carry all the water that we needed”. The family believes traveling with only minimal possessions adds a certain lightness not just to your luggage but also to your soul. “We learned that the less we took, the less we needed to worry about what we had forgotten”. Do the kids ever get bored with the few toys they are allowed to take on the boat? “Absolutely not!” laughs Dario. “The fewer toys they have, the more creative and curious they become. Nature is after all the best teacher”.

Combine Travel with a Mission

Although not everyone wants to dedicate their holidays to a volunteering project, it is still possible to have a positive impact on your destination when you travel: “Whether you are on a tropical beach or a mountain hike, take a bag with you and pick up any litter you find on the way”. Dario affirms that this simple and effective way of helping is something that he and his family love to do. “Nature is so generous, she gives us so much – from stunning scenery to peaceful moments” says Dario. “When you pick up litter, it’s like you are giving something back to nature”.

Share Experiences with Others

For the Schwörers, respecting nature and respecting the people you meet go hand in hand. It’s all part of their philosophy of traveling slowly: “When you don’t rush, you have more time to meet people, to make a connection and to learn from others” says Dario. “This can only improve your experience and most importantly expand your knowledge, helping you to learn the importance of protecting our planet”.

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