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Some good information, some not so relatable. The more changes I'm making to have less negative impact on the environment, the more I look for changes I can make and still enjoy things like traveling.
Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
*received for free from netgalley for honest review* lot of food for thought in this book! very interesting read!
A thought-provoking read. With climate change one of the biggest news items at present, it is more important than ever to consider the footprint we leave behind us when we travel. Equally, we need to consider our behaviour once in a destination and what we can do to benefit the places we visit.
This book illustrates how many individuals and organisations worldwide are already doing their bit to preserve natural habitats and ecosystems, whilst educating and providing opportunities for local and indigenous people to participate. Regenerative travel is becoming more important, and this is covered in detail.
So many travel experiences can pay lip service to eco-tourism, so Holly Tuppen has listed important questions that any traveller should ask tour operators and accommodation providers. Using her own experiences, she also gives advice on volunteering, cutting waste, and reducing your carbon footprint.
I found the book very informative and noted several websites for future reference. I like to use public transport, so found this section particularly useful. The final section, providing recommendations on getting around, experiences, and places to stay in each inhabited continent, should whet the appetite for future travel adventures.
Wherever you want to travel, this book provides an excellent point of reference. It also gives hope that raising awareness of sustainable travel will lead to greater responsibility from those with the power and influence to change behaviours and preserve natural habitats and ecosystems.
I was sent an advance review copy of this book by Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion, in return for an honest appraisal.
I would like to thank netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Some good tips, but a lot of it was common sense. I like that the author touched on racial justice topics.
Some good, thoughtful advice and some really TERRIBLE advice (like suggesting travel to "untouristed" countries where people generally don't want to visit due to war, violence and natural disasters!). The "think about it" sidebars on critically thinking through things like voluntourism and cultural tourism were really good, but a lot of this book was pretty out-there and unlikely to reach much of the traveling populace. Also, what kind of travel book has all kinds of beautiful photos but doesn't have ANY captions saying what or where they are?
Great for people wanting some tips and information on how to be more sustainable. Case studies and small interviews with people alongside the information is cool.
Sustainable Travel is a book that offers practical and achievable advice for those who wish to make a difference in the way that we experience the world. Tuppen is a sustainability expert who’s had over a decade of responsible travels, one being seeing the world without flying. Some things she includes in this book are embracing slow travel, reducing your carbon footprint, packing responsibly, and benefiting the people, culture, and places that you visit.
I am passionate about sustainability and have learned a lot from this book. I've been finding new products throughout the years to reduce my waste and this book sheds a whole new light on things we should also be focusing on. Tuppen provides evidence with facts but she also provides alternative options to consider. When we decide to make changes in our lives to benefit the environment, we may think we have to give a lot of things up, but this isn't necessarily the case. I appreciate that Tuppen gives sound advice and provides numerous options that we can adapt into our lifestyle so it doesn't leave the reader feeling as though we have to make big sacrifices to enjoy things in life. Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
An inspiring book and thankfully i am already doing some great things to make my own travel (when I can) more sustainable. Some great tips on volunteering and locating ethical projects around the world. The photography is of a high quality as well. Well researched and written from true travellers who care about our planet and still so much we need to learn. Layout is good and content just enough to whet your appetite to find out more. Thank you #NetGalley for the copy to review.