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Four Ways to Become a Nature-Abiding Traveler

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Traveling is an amazing opportunity to discover new cultures, push our boundaries, connect more with nature, and unwind.  But with great traveling comes great responsibility for the environment as well. When we take good care of our planet, we can continue to visit, explore, and enjoy it for many years to come. Here are a few helpful steps for becoming a nature-abiding traveler.

Research First

A traveler, from a beginner to an expert, should research more about the place they’re traveling to first before actually visiting there. Think about the issues and problems your destination is facing, and help them by contributing to lowering the number of problems and issues in the area whenever possible.

Keep Rules in Mind

Most of us know that factors like carbon emissions, dumping trash/ litter, and using non-ecofriendly resources are very harmful to our planet, but they are still a big problem today. To minimize the damage done to our environment, we should always follow environmentally friendly rules. Remember to follow homeowner rules as well when you’re in a condo like the Pinery Residences.

Think About the Animals and Plants

Animals and plants are very important because they create a big ecosystem to make us all survive. If we were to cause harm to our environment, this big ecosystem would break, causing chaos around the world. Whether tamed or wild, every single plant and animal is entitled to being treated equally (just like humans, too). When you can, visit parks and sanctuaries to help protect biodiversity and natural resources.

Book a Direct Flight

Booking a direct flight can help reduce your carbon footprint. It can also lessen the costs of expensive flights, hotel costs, and traveling expenses. Make sure to have a budget for everything in the trip, and always save a little extra for special and unexpected events, like an environmentally friendly festival or tree planting activity.