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10 Ways to Travel Ethically and Sustainably

10 Ways to Travel Ethically and Sustainably

Odds are, you're traveling in the next few months. Here are a few tips on how to make a big difference for the world while jetsetting.

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Laura Wittig
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International tourism is on the rise. According to the World Tourism Organization, there were a record 1.7 billion international trips taken, meaning tourism is starting to take up a larger slice of the global economy.

Traveling the world opens your mind to a variety of new experiences and cultures and is something to be celebrated. As the number of vacations we’re taking is on the rise, we’re putting greater pressure on the precious resources and destinations we value so much.

Preserving the world for future generations to enjoy requires us to think more ethically about travel. The good news is traveling sustainably isn’t hard, and choosing the ethical path enhances your travel experience. To get you started, below are some top sustainable travel tips for you to try when planning your future travels below.

The 10 Best Sustainable Travel Tips

Sustainable travel is all about making simple choices in order to lessen your negative impact on your destination. Individually, each one of these choices makes a small difference. But collectively, becoming more conscious of the little things can have a huge cumulative impact on the planet.


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