{"id":28918,"date":"2019-12-30T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T07:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=28918"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:33:14","slug":"write-sustainable-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/write-sustainable-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Spotless Sustainable Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Writing a<strong> travel guide<\/strong> carries a lot of responsibility. You&#8217;re in charge of helping people prepare and organize for their trip, as well as have a good time. But writing a <strong>sustainable travel guide<\/strong> is an even more serious task. You&#8217;re making sure people realize how little it takes to <strong>make the world a better<\/strong> and healthier place to live.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you want to write a sustainable travel guide but aren&#8217;t sure how just keep reading. We&#8217;ll break down the essential points of a sustainable guide and things you have to cover.<br \/>\nLet\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28919\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-28919 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/green-travel-guide-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"green travel guide\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/green-travel-guide-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/green-travel-guide-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>1. Cover The Transportation<\/h2>\n<p>Just like any other travel guide, your sustainable travel guide has to focus on the type of transportation to be used.<br \/>\nMake sure you write about the <strong>biggest polluters<\/strong> and types of transportation to most damage the air and water:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/traveling-by-plane-is-not-sustainable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airplanes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>cars<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/how-does-cruise-ships-impact-on-the-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cruise ships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Give the travelers a tip on less damaging forms of transportation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>public transportations such as trains and buses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/bike-riding-sustainable-tourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">riding a bike<\/a> instead of taking a rent-a-car<\/li>\n<li>traveling longer to be more eco-friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Give guidance on renting a bike, buying a train ticket, and using public transportation in the target country.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28920\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-28920 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/bicycle-1-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"bicycle\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/bicycle-1-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/bicycle-1-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">source: Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>2. Food &amp; Drinks Equipment<\/h2>\n<p>In order to be sustainable on your trip, you have to think in advance. Many travelers forget the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/plastic-pollution-seas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impact of plastic waste<\/a> and the hazardous effect it has on the planet.<br \/>\nThis is why you have to cover this point in your sustainable travel guide.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you give advice such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>bring a glass water bottle and don\u2019t buy single-use plastic bottles of water<\/li>\n<li>use a <strong>cloth shopping bag<\/strong> and avid using single-use plastic bags<\/li>\n<li>bring your reusable food containers and don&#8217;t buy single-use plastic food containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let them know they&#8217;ll <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/no-to-plastic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce plastic waste<\/a> and make a positive impact while they&#8217;re traveling.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Choose Where &amp; What to Eat<\/h2>\n<p>Another majorly important factor in the sustainability movement is that you learn the best way to be sustainable by choosing where and what to buy. This is why your sustainable travel guide needs to have a separate point about this exact issue.<br \/>\nIn your travel guide, tell the readers to avoid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>big fast-food chains<\/li>\n<li>big supermarket chains<\/li>\n<li>no-local businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_28921\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-28921 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/local-market-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"local market\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/local-market-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/local-market-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">source: Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<p>All of the above are damaging for the local business and economics. They\u2019re also the biggest polluters.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, advise the readers to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>buy locally grown food<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>shop on <strong>local markets<\/strong> and food stands<\/li>\n<li>eat in restaurants that are small and use locally grown food<\/li>\n<li>support <strong>farmers markets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t forget to mention the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/meat-consumption-report-wwf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impact of the meat &amp; dairy industry<\/a>. Plant-based food is better for the environment so motivate your readers to lower their use of animal products.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Choose Accommodation Wisely<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Accommodation<\/strong> is another important factor that you have to cover in your travel guide. Your readers need to understand how to find eco-friendly accommodation and what are their options.<\/p>\n<p>So, display all their options and give them a choice to make:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/green-hotel-actions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>green hotels<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0There are certain hotels that are focused on staying green. This means that they use <strong>sustainable power sources<\/strong>, they have a <strong>special laundry policy<\/strong>, and everything they do is focused to make as less damage as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>eco-friendly apartments or B&amp;B<\/strong>: staying at an <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>eco-B&amp;B<\/strong><\/a> or another sort of private accommodation is a great option. They&#8217;re <strong>small<\/strong>, <strong>local<\/strong>, and don&#8217;t make nearly as much damage as big hotel chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Motivate your readers to make smart accommodation choices and help them realize the importance of the decisions they make.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28923\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-28923 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/ecobnb-botton-doro-valle-imagna-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"eco-friendly bed &amp; breakfast\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/ecobnb-botton-doro-valle-imagna-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/ecobnb-botton-doro-valle-imagna-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Ecobnb Botton d&#8217;Oro Valle Imagna<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>A sustainable travel guide needs to be open and direct. Don&#8217;t hesitate to point out the things that are wrong with modern traveling and invite people to stay open-minded.<\/p>\n<p>The 4 points above are the base for every <strong>sustainable travel guide<\/strong>. Use them to write a spotless one and ensure more people stay on the side of <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/carbon-footprint-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sustainable traveling<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover image: Photo by Neven Krcmarek on Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-28922\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/Dorian-Martin-225x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Dorian Martin\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>Author: Dorian Martin\u00a0is a freelance blogger and a writer for <a href=\"https:\/\/studicus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Studicus<\/a>. He combines his passion for traveling with his talent for writing to create some of the best travel stories and blogs. He\u2019s also big on sustainability and tries to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writing a travel guide carries a lot of responsibility. You&#8217;re in charge of helping people prepare and organize for their trip, as well as have a good time. But writing a sustainable travel guide is an even more serious task. 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