As we planned our various trips and talked (a lot), we quickly agreed on several points: we’ll contribute as little as possible to overtourism, we’ll take our time, and we’ll learn about local life and culture. No flying every week, no cities visited in a single afternoon, no countries barely passed through just to take photos at Instagram-worthy spots.
So we did our research, read, watched, and listened, and slow travel or slow tourism emerged as a good first step toward more responsible travel and sustainable tourism.
Here are the specific steps we’ve taken:
- Buying as much eco-friendly gear as possible
- Whenever possible, buying secondhand gear, borrowing, etc.
- Traveling from France to Brazil by boat instead of by plane
We’re not perfect, but we’re trying, learning, and making a commitment.
