Sustainable transportation
On this page you can find all of my travel tips relating to sustainable transportation. These tips show you ways to find better modes of transportation when you travel. Each tip links to an Instagram post or blog post with more information.
Most of these tips will be small, easy-to-implement actions. I recommend starting with the ones that seem most feasible to you. It’s always better to take just one small action than it is to do nothing at all, because every small change makes a difference!
Alternatives to road trips
If you’re interested to try bikepacking, have a look at what I learned from my first bikepacking trip and this suggested beginner bikepacking route. I also have a post where I rank European trains on their bike-friendliness, which is useful if you want to go cycling abroad. And if you would like to know how cycling routes compare between the UK, Netherlands and Sweden, then have a look here.
Flying less
If you’re looking for alternatives to flying, this post may help you decide which mode of transportation to use instead. There are lots of flight-free routes on my website for inspiration. I have also complied some tips on how to plan a trip by train. And don’t overlook travel by coach as an option!
In case you want to take a ferry, here are some ferry routes across the world you probably haven’t heard of! One country with lots of ferry connections is Ireland, so I created an overview of all the ferries going there. The longest ferry I have ever been on was to Tenerife, which took 46 hours! You can read about my experiences here.
If you fly
- Avoid layovers
- Compensate your CO2 emmissions, but not via an airline
- Go for fuel efficiency
- Don’t fly at night
- Choose mid-distance
Check out my full guide on how to decrease your impact when you are taking a flight.