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Journeys that do not cost the world!
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Background knowledge:
Discover your holiday destination and its culture in advance. |
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Holiday selection: Choose
sustainable responsible products, hotels and travel agents. |
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Pack light:
Reduce your emissions by packing only what you really need.
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Arrival and departure: Take
your time and enjoy "slow travelling". Decide to
travel for example by train or bus to appreciate the countryside. |
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Mobility: Try diverse
alternative transport modes as for example balloons, sailing
boats, dog sleds, etc. to reduce your carbon emissions. |
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Accommodation:
Ask for "green" accommodation possibilities. |
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Culinary delights:
Indulge your taste buds with local specialties. |
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Culture &
Country: Discover foreign cultures and environments. Ask
for advice and respect local cultures and standards. Child
sex tourism is a crime. |
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Fun in the water: Avoid
the use of lightweight plastic products and the use of soaps;
dispose any litter and consider the sensibilities of local
people - both regarding what you wear and the fact that you're
using "their" water. |
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Pleasure in arid
lands and deserts: Prefer specialised, local guides and
local transport modes; use water sparingly and leave no litter. |
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Panorama joys
in the mountains: Try to adapt your tour routes to the
environment in order to help avoid damage to natural areas.
Be aware to keep your boots and equipment clear of dirt, lint,
chemicals, seeds, and plant materials. |
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Diving- and snorkelling
adventures: Admire the under water world, but don't touch
it and avoid kicking up sand with your flippers. |
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Wildlife explorations:
Observe wildlife in an adequate distance. Binoculars,
spotting scopes, or telephoto lenses give the best up-close
view of animals and allow you to observe the animal's natural
behaviour. |
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Take a look back: You
may want to reflect on your holidays: What types of activities
have you enjoyed as well as what were their consequences for
the environment and people? |
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In the souvenir shop:
Buy locally made crafts and support local skills. |
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Endangered species:
Do not buy products made from endangered species. Trade in
endangered species can result in heavy fines. In case of doubt:
Assure the legal status at the CITES website (www.cites.org)
or just don't buy it. |
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Friends: Tell your friends
about your green holiday experiences. |
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Advice: Give tips to
persons interesting in travelling "green". |
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Report: Report
all illegal incidents. |
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Engage: Support
non-profit initiatives. |
Interested in further information? Visit our
Green Passport Travel Guide website.
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