If we want to be mindful of our carbon footprint when we travel, then a good way to do this is to consider the kinds of places where we choose to stay - like focusing on eco-accommodation. This is a part of my travel I definitely haven't given enough thought to in the past, and this episode has inspired me with stories about all kinds of accommodation options which are more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
First up, I chat with Dara Brewton who spent a month in Chiang Mai, Thailand, recently. By chance, almost, she ended up choosing some eco-friendly accommodation which has the added bonus of also looking adorable!
I then speak with Fran and Andrew Robinson, who are owners of certified eco-friendly chalets near Busselton, Western Australia - since they also have their own trees (thousands of them!), they actually personally offset more carbon than their business produces.
Finally, travel writer Nina Karnikowski gives a couple of great examples of sustainable accommodations options that she has enjoyed, in Nepal and in Australia.
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214 Paul Theroux Interview Part 1
Book Club 08: Down Under by Bill Bryson
213 Sustainable Travel Tips
212 Honeymoons and Weddings
211 Visiting Cervantes in Western Australia
210 How Travel Helps Us Really Understand the World
209 Travelling With Grandchildren
Book Club 07: Step By Step by Simon Reeve
208 Local Trips - Meckering in Western Australia
207 Writing Retreats Around the World
Book Club 06: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
206 Alpaca My Bags Meets The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
205 What Turns Us Into Travellers
204 Island Travel
203 Student Exchange Trips
202 Wildflowers in Western Australia Trip Diary
201 Listener Stories
200 Podcast Listener Interviews
199 Responsible Animal Tourism
198 Early Trips of Experienced Travellers
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