As an environmentally-conscientious traveller you may consider the following points:
- Take the train or bus to the airport and uses the shuttle bus at your destination
- Pay compensation for emissions incurred by the flight
- Take the closest flight route, preferably non-stop
- Travel light, this diminishes emissions
- If you rent a car - carpool - this is a good way to reduce emissions and create new contacts
- Many destinations have fantastic trekking routes to explore – try them
- Uses air-conditioning sparingly (or judiciously)
- Save on water and energy by, for instance, turning off the shower while you lather yourself with soap
- Buy locally produced goods
- Recycle whenever possible