How to make a green getaway with an environmentally friendly holiday
There are many simple steps to help green tourism without limiting your horizons, says Thomas Breathnach
Green tourism, eco-friendly, carbon-footprints. They’re the travel buzzwords of our generation.
However, while many cultural campaigns tend to trend and fade, there’s a real stand-out factor when it comes to the sustainable travel movement. The truth is: it’s here to stay. Today, global tourism accounts for almost 10% of all carbon emissions, meaning the planet has never needed its globetrotters to be more green when they travel. And just like with the food and fashion industries, slow-tourism is now starting to emerge as a strong sector — with immersive travel in one area in, country-ticking for Instagram bragging rights out. That’s not to say you need to staycation in Ireland for life — but whether you’re holidaying in Bantry or Bora Bora, little choices can make a big impact.
Planes, Trains, Automobiles
As islanders, we need to get places but once you do get to your base, consider train travel. While the industry may have gone off the rails with the…
