Zero Impact Tourism 1
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zero impact tourism vacationing for the environmental crazy! The concept of zero impact vacationing can be taking to various extremes. Although nearly impossible, there are various obvious methods one can take to ensure that the only impact they leave on the environment is positive. - Leaving nothing behind. With a set itinerary in mind, one can not only pack effectively, but with the environment in mind. This is easy if one is from the area, of familiar with it from previous travel expe- riences, but what about those with no knowledge of the area? What are the necessities? How much do I need? Where can I go? What can I do? Many travel packages currently being offered revolve around hostels, motels, restaurants, expensive attractions and other money sucking, environment damaging activities. Planning Wisely Zero impact doesn’t mean zero fun, It just means lots of planning. With the environment in mind, activi- ties have to be weighed in terms of their environ- mentall implications and don’t have to revolve around the traditional camp and hike that a lot may currently associate Australian tourism with. A range of activities could be included in the set packs one may get with pre-planned environ- mental travel tours. These could range from the traditional to the unorthodox, one will have to experi- ment and learn and through all this are likely to gain a better understanding of the environment, both ecological and social. sustainable vacation - oscar langley Transportation One of the greatest impacts of our environment whilst travelling is transportation. Often faced with limited options, many opt for the obvious methods of car and other petrol based transportatoin. On a zero carbon holiday, one may have to take the pros- pects of transportation to exciting and inventive heights that could add a wonder of oppertunity to their holiday Despite the obvious advantages of practicality, the use of a car may have to be rethought. Is there another way? How many people are going in the car? Is public transport a more viable option? How can I make full use of it if there’s no other choice? Aside form it’s initial production and basic upkeep, the bicy- cle is a 100% green way to travel. Not only this it’s extremely good for one’s physical health and fitness. A well fitted bicy- cle can see someone many miles and can go places even the most advance cars and motorbikes can’t get to. An ideal choice for those travelling moderate to long distances. It may seem like an obvious choice but people often forget that thousands of years ago our own two feet were all we had and all we needed. Travelling by foot proposes a vast number of advantages not only regarding health. Travelling slowly allows one to take in and experience a lot more than by faster means of transportation more commonly used. Public transport is not only cost effective, it’s also one of the most efficient forms of transportation. Travelling long distances by train is also a great way to see and experience the country you’re travelling through/around. Certain disadvantages do exist with the system in terms of reliability and range.
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zero impact tourismvacationing for the environmental crazy!
The concept of zero impact vacationing can be taking to various extremes. Although nearly impossible, there are various obvious methods one can take to ensure that the only impact they leave on the environment is positive.
- Leaving nothing behind. With a set itinerary in mind, one can not only pack effectively, but with the environment in mind. This is easy if one is from the area, of familiar with it from previous travel expe-riences, but what about those with no knowledge of the area? What are the necessities? How much do I need? Where can I go? What can I do?
Many travel packages currently being offered revolve around hostels, motels, restaurants, expensive attractions and other money sucking, environment damaging activities.
Planning WiselyZero impact doesn’t mean zero fun, It just means lots of planning. With the environment in mind, activi-ties have to be weighed in terms of their environ-mentall implications and don’t have to revolve around the traditional camp and hike that a lot may currently associate Australian tourism with.
A range of activities could be included in the set packs one may get with pre-planned environ-mental travel tours. These could range from the traditional to the unorthodox, one will have to experi-ment and learn and through all this are likely to gain a better understanding of the environment, both ecological and social.
sustainable vacation - oscar langley
Transportation One of the greatest impacts of our environment whilst travelling is transportation. Often faced with limited options, many opt for the obvious methods of car and other petrol based transportatoin. On a zero carbon holiday, one may have to take the pros-pects of transportation to exciting and inventive heights that could add a wonder of oppertunity to their holiday
Despite the obvious advantages of practicality, the use of a car may have to be rethought. Is there another way? How many people are going in the car? Is public transport a more viable option? How can I make full use of it if there’s no other choice?
Aside form it’s initial production and basic upkeep, the bicy-cle is a 100% green way to travel. Not only this it’s extremely good for one’s physical health and fitness. A well fitted bicy-cle can see someone many miles and can go places even the most advance cars and motorbikes can’t get to. An ideal choice for those travelling moderate to long distances.
It may seem like an obvious choice but people often forget that thousands of years ago our own two feet were all we had and all we needed. Travelling by foot proposes a vast number of advantages not only regarding health. Travelling slowly allows one to take in and experience a lot more than by faster means of transportation more commonly used.
Public transport is not only cost effective, it’s also one of the most efficient forms of transportation. Travelling long distances by train is also a great way to see and experience the country you’re travelling through/around. Certain disadvantages do exist with the system in terms of reliability and range.
