When I first ordered this book, I thought it was about packing light. Well, there was a chapter called "Pack Lightly" which was useful.
This book is about traveling while minimizing your impact on the planet. Even if you don't strictly follow sustainable travel practices, this book points out some really easy things we can all do without any big effort or cost.
What I really liked about this book were the "Conscious Travel Hero" interviews with experts. Many of them offer tips on lightly travelling and their favorite locations. Reading from actual people is enjoyable.
We all know that flying is toxic for the environment, but check the "Fly smarter" section of the "Move Lightly" chapter which offers a few practical tips. Have time to explore or are going to train-friendly countries, travel via a train and live the Swedish concept of "train bragging" or "tagskryt". Further in the chapter are useful tips on travelling by train including staying safe.
Some other chapters include "Eat Lightly", "Stay Lightly", and "Wild Lightly" (about wildlife).
I liked the "Shop Carefully" page because I also like to search out actual local crafts (and not items just purchased online from China).
The very end of the book features a nice Packing List with things we don't normally consider but should.
Overall, it's a good read. Try to find it at your local library or through inter-library loan.
Title: Go Lightly: How To Travel Without Hurting The Planet
Author: Nina Karnikowski
ISBN: 978-1399613569
Pages: 139
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