{"id":2447,"date":"2019-01-17T03:59:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T03:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonsandpalmtrees.com\/?p=2447"},"modified":"2019-01-17T04:36:58","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T04:36:58","slug":"eco-friendly-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lemonsandpalmtrees.com\/eco-friendly-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Actions to Reduce your Carbon Footprint while Traveling"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s no way around admitting, that you increase your carbon footprint while\u00a0traveling. We are not saints (we do travel and fly), but we try to reduce this negative impact whenever possible.<\/p>\n

Here are a few things we do, that we think other travelers\u00a0should consider too.<\/p>\n

1) Slow Travel – Take the Train instead of Flying<\/h2>\n

Of course, we don’t take the train from Denmark to Asia, but when you’ve arrived, you can consider planning your journey, in a way that reduces flying.<\/p>\n

In Thailand, you can take comfortable night trains, where you’ll have a decent bed and can get a good nights’ sleep on the (admittedly) slow journey. Options include e.g. Bangkok to Trang<\/a> and Hat Yai. Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth.<\/p>\n

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Sixten is super good at slow traveling. He enjoys watching out the window or to sit and listen to an audio book.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2) Reduce your Consumption of Bottled Water<\/h2>\n

Drinking water equals plastic bottle for many travelers. However, you can clean your tap water instead, and reduce plastic consumption. It’s a lot easier and cheaper since you don’t need to get water from the store all the time.<\/p>\n

We use the Steripen<\/a> purifier, that kills bacteria so you can enjoy tap water everywhere. If we need to buy water, we buy 5 liters bottles.<\/p>\n

Also keep an eye on any local drinking water solutions, like in Bangkok<\/a>\u00a0and Koh Lanta<\/a>, where you can refill your bottles cheap from water filter machines in the streets.<\/p>\n

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Water refill station on Koh Lanta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3) Say No to Plastic<\/h2>\n

Especially in Thailand and Malaysia, everything seems to be double wrapped, and then packed in plastic bags. Even just a cool drink, will probably feature a plastic cup, lid, straw and mini plastic bag for carrying. If you bring your\u00a0own bottle instead, there’s an easy reduction right there. If you level up to a thermal cup, you’ll even keep your drink cool longer.<\/p>\n

At the supermarket, put the fruit price tag directly on the product, instead of first putting it in a plastic bag, and bring your bag to carry your groceries.<\/p>\n

If eating where you get your food, instead of take-away, you’ll save on plastic as well. Easy.<\/p>\n

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On Koh Tao in Thailand, many shops try to encourage customers to say no to plastic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4) Eat the Local Food and Products<\/h2>\n

You’re traveling and are experiencing\u00a0new things, so why not drop your regular favorite things, and replace them with a local product. Fewer import goods = lower carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

5) Take the Bicycle<\/h2>\n

Depending on where you go, a bicycle might be a great way to go exploring. It’s also cheap and eco-friendly. Especially in Thailand, almost everyone rent scooters. But if you’re on an island (e.g. Koh Lanta<\/a>), chances are, that bikes will cover at least your day-to-day needs, so you only need the scooter\/ car when you take longer trips.<\/p>\n

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By bicycle, you get more time to see things around you<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What\u00a0do you do, to reduce your carbon footprint while traveling? Let us know in the comments section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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