For ¡Pura Terra! travelling sustainable is important. It all gives a better chance to enhance and protect the natural resources for the future. But for a tourist; which choices can you make for being a sustainable and aware of your impact? Here we will give your 3 easy and handy tips about how to be a sustainable tourist!

1. Stay green travel clean
Travelling by walking, hiking and biking is the greenest way. There are also some tricks of how to compensate with the CO2 emission on your trip. If you are going with family to a destination, consider making a road trip instead of taking the plane. You see more of the country and is much better for the environment. To be really sustainable rent a car that is hybrid or electric.

If you are really on fire, travel with local transport (e.g. busses and trains). You will get the local experiences and see more unique places. Furthermore , it is also more relaxing because you only have to lay back and watch the beautiful landscapes of the country out of your window.

And if you really insist to travel by plane, book a direct flight and travel alone. By this you cut off the CO2 emission and reduce your carbon footprint. But, do not forget to rent a bike or go by train for travelling on the destination itself.

2. Be fantastic, say no to plastic!
These days oceans and other amazing natural surroundings are getting more polluted by residual waste that is mostly plastic. Where even the animals are the victims of it. So, grab your note book and write done these handy and easy points for contributing to a plastic free earth. By travelling, or even in your daily life take a BPA-free water bottle with you that you can refill anytime. On airports and in hotel and hostels there are water dispensers where you can refill your water bottle.

Tip: check if you can drink the tap water on the destination so you can refill your water bottle anywhere you want and also saves you money.

It is a win-win situation because you are not only saving water and waste, you also save money! Also, when buying groceries, or when you are going somewhere take a foldable bag with you. With the bag you don’t need use unnecessary plastic for carrying the groceries in. Plus, when you are walking on the beach or in a forest you can put the residual waste in the bag. So, it is an easy way you contribute to a cleaner environment.

3. Going loco with the locals
To be a supportive traveller buy crafts and souvenirs from real local shops. Maybe it is not always cheaper, but by buying the goods your contribution has a direct and positive impact on the economy. Especially, hand crafted items made by local artisans cost a little more because they are made by hand. By supporting the local communities it provides needed jobs and the authentic cultural heritage.

Try to avoid buying anything that is made from endangered plants and animals, unsustainable hardwoods or ancient artefacts.

So for your next trip you now know which choices you need to make to be a sustainable tourist!

For more inspiration tips check the links below:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/lists/sustainable-travel-tips/
https://greenglobaltravel.com/green-travel-tips-ultimate-guide-sustainable-travel/
https://www.treehugger.com/travel/how-make-travel-more-sustainable.html