{"id":48241,"date":"2022-10-08T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=48241"},"modified":"2022-10-14T12:53:28","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:53:28","slug":"improve-health-happiness-travelling-sustainably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/improve-health-happiness-travelling-sustainably\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Improve Your Health and Happiness by Travelling Sustainably"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Travelling experiences feed the <strong>mind<\/strong> and the <strong>soul<\/strong>. With the development of <strong>transportation<\/strong> <strong>services<\/strong>, everyone gets the chance to explore the world with all its <strong>wonders<\/strong>. However, we often feed our experience pool on behalf of planet Earth. As it is today, tourism <strong>poisons<\/strong> our Mother Planet &#8211; transportation that has enormous <strong>gas<\/strong> <strong>emissions<\/strong>, reckless tourists, and so many more things are a big issue. Sure, it&#8217;s more comfortable sometimes to travel by <strong>plane<\/strong>, but if we told you that sustainable travel is better for you, would you be eager to try it? Let&#8217;s go through these <strong>six ways<\/strong> to <strong>improve your health and happiness<\/strong> by<strong> travelling sustainably<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>1. You can build muscle and improve your physical health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling by <strong>bicycle<\/strong> is one of the great <strong>sustainable<\/strong> <strong>means<\/strong> <strong>of transportation<\/strong> that have been gaining popularity in recent years. Of course, you can&#8217;t ride a bike across the ocean. So, for a portion of your trip to Europe, for example, you&#8217;ll need to take a plane. But, when you land, instead of going straight to a rent-a-car company, why don&#8217;t you try renting a bicycle instead? Hear us out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/bicycle-200-years-cycling-tourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>riding a bicycle<\/strong><\/a>, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>build <\/strong>some<strong> muscles<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>decrease <\/strong>the risk of <strong>atherosclerosis<\/strong> and <strong>hypercholesterolemia<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>strengthen<\/strong> your <strong>heart<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>reduce BMI<\/strong> and all the risks that come with high body mass index<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>2. You&#8217;ll get more hormones of happiness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are pretty good reasons to hop on a bike, right? But &#8211; there&#8217;s more! Every hour of riding a bicycle <strong>increases<\/strong> the <strong>secretion<\/strong> of <strong>adrenaline<\/strong>, <strong>dopamine<\/strong>, <strong>endorphins<\/strong> and many more hormones. Why would you want that? Dopamine is a hormone that helps you feel satisfied, and endorphins already have a pretty cute nickname that showcases their effect &#8211; people call them <strong>hormones of happiness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, every time you decide to put some work into sustainable transport instead of just passive gas emission &#8211; your body rewards you with a lot of <strong>happiness<\/strong> and <strong>joy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"632\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Riding a bike\" class=\"wp-image-48244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-1.png 632w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-1-536x352.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-1-344x226.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><figcaption>Ride a bicycle and improve your health and happiness by travelling sustainably, photo by Sebastain Voortman via pexels.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>3. You&#8217;ll see more things when you take it slow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling sustainably often means<strong> travelling slower<\/strong>. Meaning instead of reaching the destination in the Maldives shortly with a speed boat, you&#8217;ll wander through the waters slowly on a <strong>traditional boat<\/strong>. But that has its perks. When you storm through some area with modern means of transportation, you don&#8217;t get to see it all. You don&#8217;t get to experience all the little bumps in the road and every little <strong>wave<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Meet all the little creatures you didn&#8217;t even know existed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>But that&#8217;s a shame because, when you genuinely take a moment to enjoy the whole experience, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/spending-time-nature-improve-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bond with nature<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and it will reward you with a <strong>peace of mind<\/strong> you didn&#8217;t even know was possible. So, next time, try <strong>hiking<\/strong> at least a portion of the road instead of using a motor-powered vehicle to climb the mountain. That way, you&#8217;ll meet all the <strong>little flowers<\/strong> and <strong>animals<\/strong> you didn&#8217;t even know existed. Your experience will be way richer, and you&#8217;ll feel happier and more satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"561\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-2.png\" alt=\"A butterfly and the flower\" class=\"wp-image-48245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-2.png 561w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-2-536x355.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-2-344x228.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><figcaption>Take a minute to appreciate all the little things on the road, photo by Leonardo Jarro via pexels.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>4. Meeting people and new cultures can only add to it<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing that is truly valuable about travelling is <strong>meeting different cultures<\/strong>. Expanding your horizons and points of view and stretching them to the extent you didn&#8217;t even know was possible. Don&#8217;t get us wrong, chilling in nature is an awesome experience. But, the truly <strong>valuable food <\/strong>for your soul is talking to all the different people from different countries. And, you can&#8217;t really do it by fast, massive travelling. If you take a ride by bicycle, you&#8217;ll have to stop many times, in many <strong>villages<\/strong> you didn&#8217;t even know existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There, you&#8217;ll meet truly extraordinary and very ordinary people. They&#8217;ll probably offer their <strong>authentic food and hospitality<\/strong>. And, you won&#8217;t even notice your whole world changing for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>It can be a major difference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slowly experiencing and sharing other people&#8217;s lifestyles can, in fact, help you <strong>appreciate<\/strong> everything you have right now. Struggle and suffering mixed with happiness can be truly motivating for fighting your inner demons. Sharing all of this while travelling is a powerful tool to do so successfully and regain your full <strong>mental<\/strong> and <strong>physical health<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-6130046-1-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Women walking in a village\" class=\"wp-image-48255\"\/><figcaption>Travelling slowly allows you to meet new cultures and to explore hidden villages, photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh via pexels.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>5. You&#8217;ll eat healthier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we touched on the subject of food, we need to mention that part of travelling sustainably. If you want to be eco-friendly while you travel, you&#8217;ll <strong>eat locally<\/strong> instead of in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/large-hotels-sustainable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>large hotels<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and vast chains of restaurants (so, yes, McDonald&#8217;s and KFC are off the table). This will not only allow you to experience different things. But, you&#8217;ll also <strong>avoid<\/strong> all these <strong>harmful chemicals<\/strong> that big companies put in their meals. You&#8217;ll know where your food came from and that it is made one hundred per cent with love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"567\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Chinese food\" class=\"wp-image-48246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-3.png 567w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-3-536x355.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image-3-344x228.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><figcaption>Isn\u2019t it nice that you get to eat authentic food and save the planet? Photo by Prince Photo via pexels.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>6. Saving the planet will save you in the long run<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All those little things you care about when travelling sustainably &#8211; not using plastic bags, avoiding gas emissions, being careful where you put your garbage &#8211; are really helping you in the future. When you do them, you&#8217;re<strong> slowing down global warming<\/strong> and therefore making the <strong>safer<\/strong> and just a bit <strong>healthier planet<\/strong> for you and the future generations. It&#8217;s also important to <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/travel-easier-responsibly-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>do it with your kids<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;if you&#8217;re travelling with them. That way, you&#8217;ll <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/eco-conscious-traveling-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">educate the<strong> future generation<\/strong><\/a> to be more responsible towards the planet and their own health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/pexels-lukas-296301.jpg\" alt=\"Kids palying on the grass\" class=\"wp-image-48261\"\/><figcaption>Teach your kids how to be a responsible traveller, photo by Lucas via pexels.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>So, can you improve your health and happiness by travelling sustainably?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is &#8211; absolutely <strong>yes<\/strong>! There are many ways eco-friendliness combined with new experiences can help your outer and inner being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The travelling itself is pretty beneficial, but bringing eco-consciousness to the table is another level. So, make sure to <strong>travel<\/strong> and <strong>feed your body and soul<\/strong> while caring for nature and Mother Earth. Improve your health and happiness by travelling sustainably and having a lot of fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cover photo: Andrei Tanase via pexels.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/author-1-270x200.jpg\" alt=\"Angela Vert\" class=\"wp-image-48372\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>Author\u2019s bio: To become a successful therapist and consultant at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brightfuturestreatment.com\/how-to-control-overwhelming-emotions-during-rehab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bright Futures Treatment Center Boynton Beach<\/a>, FL, <strong>Angela Vert<\/strong> had to travel and meet many people. Of course, whenever she travelled, she did it sustainably. 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