We tend to think that if we're travelling any distance abroad we need to fly, particularly if we don't want to be travelling forever. But, flying is by far the most damaging form of travel for the environment. If we don't want to be the cause of lots of pollution does this mean that foreign trips must become a thing of the past?
Seat 61 is a journey planning website which challenges this idea. It has stacks of information and guidance about how to travel comfortably by train, coach and boat without ever needing to fly. Also, when you take into account the time you need to allow for checking in and going through security, travel time to and from airports, and the cost of parking a car, the alternatives can take the same or even less time and might even work out cheaper - particularly if you're going to nearby countries.
Even better, the journey becomes part of the adventure rather than a chore to be endured. You can see the world going by and experience the changes in people and landscape as you make your way. All this and you're doing a massive amount to help the environment at the same time.
If you're feeling really adventurous and you've got some free time you'll be surprised how far you can go. How about Chippenham to Delhi, or Malmesbury to Tokyo - all without setting foot on a plane?
www.travelinesw.com
Seat 61 is a journey planning website which challenges this idea. It has stacks of information and guidance about how to travel comfortably by train, coach and boat without ever needing to fly. Also, when you take into account the time you need to allow for checking in and going through security, travel time to and from airports, and the cost of parking a car, the alternatives can take the same or even less time and might even work out cheaper - particularly if you're going to nearby countries.
Even better, the journey becomes part of the adventure rather than a chore to be endured. You can see the world going by and experience the changes in people and landscape as you make your way. All this and you're doing a massive amount to help the environment at the same time.
If you're feeling really adventurous and you've got some free time you'll be surprised how far you can go. How about Chippenham to Delhi, or Malmesbury to Tokyo - all without setting foot on a plane?
www.travelinesw.com