Description
About the book. The Sustainable Travel Handbook addresses how travelers can research and influence the footprint a trip leaves behind. Lonely Planet gathers practical topics and inspiration for more responsible travel choices. The 2020 paperback edition has 160 pages.
Content. Content includes transport, plastic use, wildlife experiences, food, culture, and encounters with local communities. The book discusses how to visit places and experience nature with greater consideration. Thematic lists provide examples of tours, diving, snorkeling, family experiences, and other forms of travel. Guyana, Palau, Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Jordan are among the locations highlighted in the publisher’s presentation.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for travelers who wish to question their choice of transport, activities, and accommodation, and find ideas for further research. The book provides a snapshot of discussions and examples from the 2020 edition. The English text can be used as a starting point to compare approaches and identify which considerations matter most for your trip. It combines specific topics with broader reflections on travel.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2020. 160 pages. ISBN 9781788689472.
