Camera

A good camera is the first item you should have on your safari packing list. There is so much to see in Gir National Park, that you will regret not to bring your camera along – it’s the most important component of your safari equipment. Yes, you can use your smartphone but a long-angle lens will be better. It is also a great alternative to binoculars so that you can see animals that are far away as if they are close up. A good camera allows you to take photos of the amazing animals and the unique wilderness. 

A regular or mirror-less DSLR, semi-DSLR, point-and-shoot camera with good optical zoom is the best to carry in here. For big mammals such as lions and leopards commonly found in Gir National park a telephoto lens of 250-300 mm is ideal. However, if you wish to photography birds, I suggest you bring at least a 500mm lens for clear and crisp shots.

Spare memory card

If you are like me, you may run out of space on your memory card as I always click wildlife pictures in RAW file format. I am sure you don’t want to spend the time in between the sightings deciding which photograph to delete from the memory card to make more space. This happened to me once and since then I always make sure to carry an extra memory card in my safari packing list. Bring a spare card if you can, so that you don’t have to sit for hours on your safari, unable to capture the special moments.

Binoculars

Gir is a heavily forested area with big trees of Sagwan. When driving through the roadways, you may not always be able to get as close to the animals as you’d like. A respectful distance is important, and vehicles can’t go off track, where they would damage important vegetation or disturb and threaten smaller creatures. Because of this, binoculars are an incredibly helpful addition to your Gir safari packing list.

While it is possible to rent binoculars in Corbett National Park, this facility is not available in Gir. if you are an avid wildlife enthusiast, it is high time to invest in a good binocular for wildlife. I own a Olympus 10×50 DPS I and it gives amazing results.

First Aid Kit

While getting hurt on a vehicle safari, is unlikely, do keep in mind that you are in an area that is full of forests and wildlife. Scrapes, cuts and bruises can take place by lighting brushing from an acacia tree thorn or the vehicle metal bar. However, carrying a basic first aid kit is a good idea in your safari packing gear.

Cap and face mask

Wondering what personal items to pack for a safari in India? This may seem like an obvious one, but you can never have too many reminders. Indian summers are harsh and with the open-top vehicle, you are directly bearing the sun. while winter sun is not harsh, the time of your safari will make all the difference. The afternoon safari will be hot whether it is winter or summer. So it only makes sense to carry a cap/hat/stole to cover your head. Use sunscreen lotion if you get easily tanned. 

A face mask is compulsory due to covid-19 precautionary measures and even otherwise it is best to hide your face in a mask to avoid inhaling the dust from the vehicle ahead of you!

You can choose on wearing sunglasses but I will discourage you to do that as you may miss out on seeing a movement in the forest in those polaroid glasses.

Neutral coloured clothes

It is wildlife etiquette to wear neutrally coloured clothes in earth shades so as to blend with safari. Ideally shades of green, brown and grey are perfect for Gir safari packing list. Avoid wearing eye-popping colours such as yellow, red and blue. 

Winter mornings in Gir are super chilly, and the wind from the open gypsy vehicles makes your bone chill. So don’t forget to carry a windcheater/jacket/pullover. Pack light, breathable long-sleeved tops, and comfortable long pants. These will also serve you well in the evenings when the weather cools down. Try to bring neutral coloured warm clothes for the safari.

Comfortable shoes

Since you’ll spend most of your time in the safari vehicle, hiking shoes are not necessary. However, you’ll want footwear that’s comfortable and can be worn for many hours at a time.

So, pack your comfiest sneakers and a few breathable pairs of socks. You will want your feet to be able to breathe, as the days get very hot, and your feet are where you keep a lot of your heat. Check sustainable footwear – Loom Footwear.

High energy snacks 

It’s always nice to have something to snack on when you’re spending a few hours on the safari. And somehow early morning safaris make you hungry on the go. Go for high energy protein snacks which fill you instantly. A pack of dried fruit or a protein bar will satisfy cravings for sweet and salty, without making you feel heavy.

Logbook / journal

My husband always makes sure to carry a logbook with him. He carefully documents the bird species with an approximate number in his logbook. It is an easy way to go back to tick out the species you have seen. If you find a logbook idea boring, you can do it digitally, by typing it in a phone notebook.

Final thoughts on Gir safari packing list

Any trip is exciting especially if it for a safari. It is important to list these things out so that you don’t miss out and enjoy the safari to the fullest! 

Best time to visit Gir National Park

The most popular time to visit Gir is in winters in the months of December to March as the temperature is bearable and there are chances of sighting migratory birds. However, summers are better for sighting the big cats as they out often to drink water at the water holes.

The best safari to go on is in the morning when the lions are most active. They tend to sleep for the rest of the day.

How to reach Gir National Park

By Air

The nearest airport is in Rajkot which is 3 hours away. One can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Sasan Gir. 

By rail

The nearest railway station is at Junagadh, and from here the park is about 50 minutes drive. Trains are available from Mumbai and Ahmedabad to Junagadh. 

By road

One can drive in their own car or hire a private bus to Sasan Gir from Ahmedabad. This is the most convenient option and one can cover other nearby places such as Diu and Somnath. 

Did this fuel your wildlife wanderlust? Check the following National park articles for inspiration.

Tadoba National Park

Manas National Park

Eravikulam National Park

Jawai Leopard Safari

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Ecological Benefits of Planting Trees

Vital Habitat for Endangered Animal Species 

Everybody loves animals, and the truth is that many of them need trees for habitat. Whether they’re the biggest land-based mammals or the tiniest crustaceans in the sea, planting trees brings a lot of benefits to the wildlife that we know and love.

Unfortunately, many animals that depend on trees are currently endangered. Trees provide them with food, shelter, and nursing grounds for their young. When trees disappear, it becomes much more difficult for these animals to survive.

This is especially true for endemic species that are only found in one place on our planet. Where there are high levels of deforestation, these unique animals may never be seen again.

Wildlife plays a huge part in every national park we visit, and every birdwatching trip around the world. Let’s make sure that we plant enough trees for that wildlife to thrive.

A Healthier, Greener Environment for All of Us

Looking at the bigger picture, there are a lot of sustainable benefits of planting trees for our atmosphere as well. Trees are natural carbon sinks, meaning they store incredible amounts of carbon that has been released into our atmosphere.

That’s pretty cool, right? Now, remember that as well as storing carbon, trees provide us with oxygen too! But more on that later.

Trees are one of our most effective weapons in the battle against climate change. They reduce the impact of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and help to combat the emissions we create.

Our planet is rapidly heating up, and we can help to control that by planting more trees.

Environmental Benefits of Planting Trees

Trees Protect Land

We’ll bet you didn’t know about this one! One of the lesser-known benefits of planting trees is that they help to hold the ground together. Literally. Trees – and their roots – keep our land and soil compact, fighting desertification in the process.

Mangrove trees, in particular, are excellent at replenishing our land and ensuring that it doesn’t dry out and turn to desert. We can’t grow many crops in the desert, can we?

On top of that, mangrove trees act as a natural barrier to big waves that can easily destroy coastlines during heavy storms. They help to prevent flooding and even replenish the soil with vitamins and minerals. And all of this while absorbing huge amounts of carbon!

We Can’t Get Enough of Breathing

I like breathing. You like breathing. Everybody likes breathing! And one of the most important benefits of planting trees is that they produce much of the oxygen we need to breathe every second, every minute, of every single day.

A world without trees doesn’t bear thinking about. When trees are impacted, then you and I are too. Let’s keep on planting trees and ensuring that, as well as storing carbon and battling global warming, they continue to produce the oxygen we depend on.

Better Soil and Cooler Air

We’ve already mentioned the role that trees play in protecting our land. But trees do more than just protect it – turns out they improve it as well.

Deep tree roots are constantly working the soil and filtering it. They bring buried nutrients and minerals to the surface so that other crops can benefit from them. Their decomposing leaves are also nutritious to plants surrounding them. Wherever there are trees, there’s healthy, nutritious soil.

In a similar way, trees are constantly filtering our air and purifying it for us. This one’s all to do with the water cycle: trees absorb rain and transpire vapour back into the atmosphere as required. They help to control the humidity of our atmosphere and naturally cool the air as well.

Social Benefits of Planting Trees

Planting Trees Creates Long-Term Work 

All we’ve talked about so far is the planet! I mean, Mother Earth is kind of important, of course…but what about the people populating our planet?

One of the single biggest benefits of planting trees is that it creates a huge amount of work. At Click A Tree, we don’t just scatter seeds into the ground and hope for the best. Far from it.

Instead, we carefully select the tree species that we think will best represent a natural forest. We plant the seeds and wait for them to grow. Then, these young trees are cared for and looked after in our nurseries to ensure that they have the best possible chance of survival.

And even when they have been planted, we continue to prune and care for those trees in the wild. Doing this on a large scale requires a huge amount of work hours over a long period of time.

And It Helps Communities Thrive

In many of the developing countries where we plant trees, stable and dependable work is exactly what’s needed! Our tree-planting sites are often in communities where a steady wage is hard to find, and opportunities are limited.

As our workers grow a career (no pun intended) planting trees, they gather a fair wage and can afford simple necessities that they couldn’t justify before. Simple things like food, clothing, and even education. The benefits of planting trees are significant on a social and economic level.

We all know that more work means more tax. These communities can build an infrastructure and create a truly self-sustainable model. Planting trees even helps to support entrepreneurship schools, like this one in Ghana.

There are all kinds of benefits of planting trees. For the endangered animals around the world, for our planet, for you, and for me.

I hope this article gave you an overall perspective and the sustainable benefits of planting trees. Let’s plant as many trees as we can. Plant a tree today to help protect Mother Earth and provide a future for every single one of us.

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Reasons behind that one perfect shot for the gram/blog

Research

Travel bloggers put in a lot of research before they travel to a particular destination. Self-safety, as well as the safety of the gear they are carrying (which is sometimes a couple of thousand dollars worth), is kept in mind while planning the travel. 

Partnership with local tourism/agency

Many a times, travel to offbeat places is arranged by a local tourism board or a local agency who knows the area well, know the roads well, how to safely reach an offbeat place and even the local language. Rural areas and offbeat places are thus best visited with a knowledgeable agent.

Prior permissions for Heritage sites/temples

Most travel bloggers get permission to heritage sites or temples where traditionally photography is prohibited. It is hence important to be ethical during travel.

Sustainable Travel for 2021

We cannot ignore the fact that the pandemic still exists and may stay longer than anticipated. This is where the role of travel bloggers comes into picture wherein they can inspire their followers and family about sustainable travel, armchair travel and backyard travel. Thankfully, there are already travel influencers influencing during the pandemic. 2021 trends point towards more sustainable travel which includes

Slow travel

Air travel is accountable for about 2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and using the railways or roadways is one way to travel long distances without releasing as many emissions. Slow travel also allows people to spend more time in places and really be able to enjoy their experiences. Thankfully a lot of travel companies are realising important issues such as climate change and offering packages for slow travel.

Remote working has also made a lot of difference in people choosing to travel slow, exploring more in more time. 

Deep travel

Gone are the days when visitors only wanted to tick off popular places off the list. Now they want more meaningful experiences which is full of local culture and heritage. They want to enrol themselves into local cooking classes, or yoga or go on local food trails. 

There is an increase in the number of people who want to experience local festivals and visit in peak winters or summers. A large number of people in 2021 would be looking for meaning experience with lasting memories.

Armchair travel

People with ailments or otherwise may decide to stay in till the pandemic is over or till a vaccine is out. Virtual travel picked up during lockdown and it looks like it is here to stay, given the expected second/third wave. 

Backyard tourism

A lot of people are already chucking visiting foreign destinations to explore their own country or even their own city. Backyard tourism in 2021 will reign over the rest with Staycations, nature trails, short drives and luxury travel near home.

There is also a growing movement against geotagging on social media to avoid ruining some pristine locations from overtourism. 

So all in all 2021 looks like a sustainable travel year. How and where do you plan to explore next year keeping all the above points in mind? Let me know in the comments below.

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Research your destination

As a rule, you should always research your travel destinations because you need to find out about the health care facilities that are available to you and the vaccinations that you need to have before your travel. But with the Coronavirus in mind, you should also consider your personal safety. There will be some destinations where spikes in the virus have risen, and there will also be those places where crowds of people could be a danger to you.

Choose carefully then, and try to choose a destination that might not be overcrowded. Visit Worldometer and other sites to research Coronavirus cases and avoid those places where you may be put at risk. And talk to your travel company. They should be able to advise you on places that are considered off-limits for now, alongside vaccination advice, so heed the advice they give to you.

Pack your bags with the Coronavirus in mind

Yes, you will need your sunscreen and your first aid kit. You will need the details of local health centres too, and your personal medications. All of these things need to be added to your packing list. But where the coronavirus is concerned, there are a few extra items that need to be included with your travel luggage. 

The following items are recommended.

• Washable face masks that protect your nose and mouth
• Plenty of hand sanitizers
• Disinfectant wipes to clean those surfaces where hygiene could be an issue
• Disposable gloves
• A thermometer to regularly test your temperature

Check out this travel packing list for advice on what to pack for all aspects of your travel, including those items that are sensible in the current climate of the pandemic.

Other COVID advice

It is important to remember the safety rules that you are probably already familiar with. Some COVID related health advice for travelers in 2020 is

• Avoid large groups, and maintain social distancing in public places at all times.
• Avoid facilities that appear unhygienic.
• Wash your hands often, especially when you use public transportation, public toilets and any areas of public interest. 
• Contact local health services should you start to feel unwell.
• Isolate yourself if you show any virus-related symptoms. 

We will talk about general health points in the next few items on this list, but read the article on post-COVID travel advice for other info on how to travel in the wake of the virus.

Be careful with your food choices

Travelling is all about new experiences so you definitely should explore the culinary delights at the new location. However, you do need to take care of the following.

Firstly, try to avoid those places where you suspect hygiene might be an issue. This includes those marketplaces where food is left out in the open. Bacteria can be spread in food when climates are hot and when there is an abundance of flies spreading waste, so be mindful. 

If you know you have an intolerance to certain food types, remember to read the packaging on food labels, and be careful when picking from food menus. If you have made the effort to learn the language of the country you are visiting, this should be no problem for you. You will also have the opportunity to ask the supermarket and restaurant staff for advice when choosing food products. 

Being hydrated is extremely important as well. If you are concerned about the local tap water, don’t use it for drinking purposes. Use bottled or sterilized water instead, to be safe. 

Food poisoning is an issue if you do eat or drink something dodgy, and I probably don’t need to tell you how unpleasant this can be. Do read what to do if you get food poisoning while away to be cautious. If you avoid eating or drinking anything that might be contaminated, you will protect yourself and have a good trip.

Be mindful of hot climates

If you love the sun, you might be tempted to visit places the beaches. If you are careful with a few things, your day to the beach will be fun-filled yet safe.

I have already mentioned sunscreen, and as you will know the importance of this for skincare, we won’t go into detail on it here. As long as you buy the right factor for your skin, and as long as you apply it regularly if outside in the sun, you should be okay. You should also stay in the shade as much as possible, especially during the hottest parts of the day. It’s advisable to wear sleeved items too, but be sure to wear something made from light materials so you don’t become overheated. 

Many people neglect their eyes when in the sun, so this is something that deserves special mention here. It’s important to wear sunglasses, as too much direct sunlight can lead to cataracts and eye melanoma if your eyes are unprotected. However, not every pair of sunglasses is the same. Some are better than others for protection against the sun’s UV rays, so shop around and ask for advice. For some general info on the best glasses to wear, use this link to find it easily.

Hydration is obviously important in places where temperatures are hot. Make sure you carry with you sufficient drinking water or juice. Don’t substitute these drinks for anything alcoholic when you need to hydrate yourself. Alcohol dehydrates your body, so limit your intake when you’re out in the sun.

Exercise when you can

If you’re hiking regularly, then exercise won’t be a problem for you. And the same applies if you’re taking part in leisure activities or walking around local towns. But if love to laze on the beach for many hours, or take public transport to get to where you need to be, then you need to do much more to stay fit and healthy.

So, kick off any bad habits, and make some attempt to keep fit each day. Ride a bike instead of taking public transport. Break up your days on the beach with a swim or a walk. And try to fit some of these travel workouts into your itinerary to keep your body in shape. You will then feel healthier, and you will be less likely to suffer when you do decide to take a hike or any other type of strenuous activity. 

And Finally

Long-term travel can be life-changing, but you won’t feel the benefits if you fall ill. So, consider each aspect of the advice given here, and commit to further research online to be safe while travelling.

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What is Sustainable Travel or What is Sustainable Tourism?

Sustainable travel means finding a way that tourism can be maintained long-term without harming natural and cultural environments. Sustainable travel should minimise the negative impacts of tourism and ideally be beneficial to the area in which it takes place.

Let us go over some sustainable travel tips to become a responsible traveler.

Sustainable Transport

The mode of travel is probably the first thing one thinks of while planning a trip. Depending upon the destination and distance one decides to use the train, bus or flight.

Did you know the flight’s takeoffs and landings create most of an airplane’s carbon emissions?

That is why overland travel is the best option.

Overland travel or Overlanding

Historically, “Overlanding” is an Australian term to denote the droving of livestock over very long distances to open up new country or to take livestock to market far from grazing grounds. But in modern times it relates to traveling on land, covering a long distance, wherein the journey is more important than the destination.

Modes of Overland travel include

Railways: Railways are however the best ways to travel comfortably within a country. They are safe, affordable and give you a good chance to have fun on the run. You can also catch up on that much-needed sleep. This is by far the best way of sustainable travel.

Roadways: Overlanding is also thankfully becoming more popular using campervans or private cars and it is better for the environment than flights.

Public transport: Buses, metro, sky trains, trams, trains are the best means of public transport which are time-saving and extremely ethical to the place of travel. Also, let’s face it, it saves a ton of money and you can get from one place to another in a quarter of the cost if you ride a vehicle or hire a cab. Plus you can catch up some sleep, listen to music or read up a blog while commuting.

Walk/Bicycle: Even better for the environment is exploring the new area on foot or by bicycle. While many Europeans countries use bicycles as their everyday means of transport, as visitors we can at least do our bit to rent them.

Sustainable Travel Products/ Eco-products

As zero waste living is slowly picking up as a lifestyle choice, it is important to start off somewhere with small changes during travel. Here are some great options.

Reusable bottles 

In developing counties, the water available at water ports is generally filtered and fit for drinking. In developed countries, tap water is the best choice. Gone are the days when you would have to buy a PET mineral water bottle while traveling. With an estimated 91 per cent of plastic going unrecycled, it’s better for the environment if travelers cut out the usage of plastic altogether.

You will find water filters almost at all tourism locations across Asia and it is highly recommended to carry your own bottle everywhere.

Refilling water is now considered cool and saves a lot of money and is environmentally safe. Sustainable Tourism in Luang Prabang is one such inspiring example of taking sustainability too seriously especially for tourist towns. 

Ecofriendly Toiletries

Wooden toothbrushes, chewable toothpaste, bath bars, shampoo bars, organic detergents, wooden combs. The list is unending. There has been a revolution in terms of eco-friendly toiletries not just for the travel community but for regular usage. And if you haven’t taken the ride on this yet, it is high time to switch.

Since we are on the topic of sustainable toiletries, it is important to mention the use of water instead of tissue paper! I just had to say this. Worldwide, the equivalent of almost 27,000 trees is either flushed or dumped in landfills which can be attributable to toilet paper.

Menstrual cups

When the PMS has to strike it will strike. It doesn’t matter whether you’re chasing waterfalls in Laos or admiring the tulips in Netherlands or camping in Rishikesh. Menstrual cups are emerging as the most eco-friendly solution as against disposing of tampons or sanitary pads which may take years for decomposition.

No packaging shampoo and soap bars

Liquid shampoos and soaps are harmful to the environment as they need the plastic packaging to fill them. Post usage they are chucked in the trash cans and on to the landfill site. A few of them may get recycled but most end up rotting in the landfill for years or sometimes in the ocean bed.

Packaging shampoo in a glass or metal bottle doesn’t make sense to a recycling a glass bottle is an extremely energy-intensive process. However, there are a few companies which allow you to return your bottles for cleaning and refilling. This means you buy a product from them and can return your empty when purchasing a new one. You don’t actually refill the container yourself, the company takes it away, cleans it, and refills on the production line. But I feel that also puts a burden of cleaning it.

The best option for this is switching to shampoo bars and soap bars. They either come in paper packaging or jute packaging and do not harm the environment.

Another organic shampoo is using of Aritha, also known as soap nut from India. According to Ayurveda, the nut has benefits for healthy hair and scalp, and been used for centuries as an anti-hair loss shampoo. You can make soap nut shampoo, even at home.

Ecofriendly cutlery

As a kid when I used to travel, I remember my mom used to pack spillable food in stainless steel containers and others would be neatly wrapped in a newspaper. Over time, I noticed people shifting to styrofoam plates, use and throw containers, plastic cutlery, basically, something you throw and don’t need to wash or take care of after the eating business.

This has harmed the planet in more ways than one!

Ecofriendly cutlery is the way ahead. From wonderfully flavorful edible spoons to arboreal eating utensils, from compostable cutlery made with Corn Starch to affordable bamboo cutlery, there are many eco-friendly cutlery options to chose from – perfect as the sustainable travel tips. They are high on utility especially while camping or traveling to remote places.

I personally carry a stainless steel cutlery pouch as I do not believe in disposing of anything even if it ecofriendly with alternative options. My pouch has a fork, spoon, straw which can be used anywhere – especially for street food.

Sustainable Accommodation

People often forget the importance of choosing sustainable accommodation while traveling. While it is the choice of most people, my personal preference and recommendation are to go for a local homestay. 

Homestays and AirBnBs

Homestays are a wonderful way to know the foreign land in a local way, staying with a local family. The interactions you will have with the family eating local food will carve a beautiful memory of your stay in a foreign locale. This helps a local family to earn some money and you save some!

Housesitting or Couchsurfing 

If you plan to stay for an extended period of time in a place, housesitting or Couchsurfing is one the most practical and sustainable travel tips. Housesitting is what a volunteer does when someone asks them to live in their home while they are away on holiday or travelling. Housesitting could be caring for the house, for pets or for the plants of the host. While you may not know the host in this way, you are living in a home away from home!

Luxury and Sustainability

While homestays are a perfect option, sustainability is not limited and there are many luxurious properties which believe in responsible tourism. Properties like Amari Residences, Bangkok and Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang have made sustainability a part of their regime and even attract tourists with their ethics.

Pack Light, Pack responsibly

Give a break to yourself from lugging around the heavy bags. Did you know the heavier the luggage, the more fuel needed in the flight? I know it may become difficult to do so while visiting a cold country and posing in the same clothes for photographs but one can always be creative to mix and match clothes to make it look different. Also, why not try local shampoo and soap rather than carrying it all the way?

I always thought it is not possible to carry for a trip in a backpack, but trust me it not as difficult.

It is also good to be informed about the ingredients of your favorite products. Avoid packing and using shampoo, toothpaste and face packs with microbeads. Try using biodegradable organic products and ensure you leave the place clean for future visitors.

Say no to souvenirs from nature

I hear so many people say they pick up something from nature instead of manmade souvenirs to keep the memory alive. 

BUT.. You have got it all wrong! 

Don’t collect stones, shells or sand. It may be a souvenir for you but when you gift it/share its photo with others you are indirectly implying them to collect when they go. Yes, believe it or not, it does leave a little impact. 

Remember this tagline? – It’s only one straw, said 1 billion people.

Well collecting souvenirs from nature is something similar. 

Instead, shop something local!

Shop Local

Whether it is Ao Dai from Vietnam, A block printed saree from India, or a Kimono from Japan, shopping local products support local economies which also means encouraging traditional artists and craftsmen to continue their creativity. That’s a souvenir you must take back home!

If you are a backpacker and do not want to invest in clothes and prints, there are always edible souvenirs to carry with you – tea, coffee, snacks, chocolates, not that’s what I call a yummy souvenir.

Volunteering as a way of travel

Volunteering is the best way to enjoy like a local and earn some money (or not). Not to forget the amazing experience you’ll have for the lifetime for helping a community get water tap or roof for their house or biodiversity restoration or teaching kids in remote areas with no school. I have volunteered at Triund with an NGO in Himachal Pradesh in India. 

Give your electronics the much-required break

In the world when we are so obsessed with checking into every place we visit and snapchatting our journey and sharing what we ate on instagram, we are putting away our loved ones with whom we are traveling. If you’re traveling alone and need pictures for the blog/social media put them away till you are back home. Save energy by switching off the devices.

Turn off all electronic appliances when you leave your hotel room (except the refrigerator)

Hotels use huge amounts of electricity to make their property look beautiful. Let’s be responsible travelers and turn off the air conditioning, lights and fans on the way out of our room.

Choosing Eco trips, Wildlife trips, Nature camping

After the last few years, I have been consciously choosing my vacations to places which are close to nature. Being a wildlife enthusiast and nature lover, it acts as a major detox for me, which helps me unwind! Try it, you will love it too!

Thankfully, there are many such tours happening across the world, which helps you connect with nature. 

If you love wildlife trips, remember

Do not feed wild animals!

This includes monkeys, cows, birds in urban areas (yes, we have them all in developing countries) yes, in the city. Feeding animals makes them habituated to the food (example: pigeon menace across the world) and they do not put efforts to find food for themselves which nature has designed them to do. Leaving food in the zoo, national park or any sanctuary is a strict no-no!

Sustainable Gadgets

Solar chargers and sustainable laundry bags are some of the most responsible way of traveling if you are a frequent traveler. 

Solar chargers are available in all shapes and sizes, depending on the use and be installed on a campervan or carried in your bag. The Grouphug Designer Window Solar Charger has a bamboo frame which sticks using a suction cup and has a built-in rechargeable 3,400-mAh battery that absorbs power throughout the day and night. As a result, it lets you charge your iPhone up to two times and an Android phone 1.5 times.

There are laundry bags and portable machines which wash clothes vigorously and effectively without electricity. Simply fill it with your clothes, add detergent and water, then tap it with your foot or shake the bag. It’ll reduce carbon use and save you money on electricity and water. 

Also, check out these really cool Sustainable Travel Apps.

I hope these Sustainable Travel Tips have inspired you to travel responsibly? Do you follow any of these? Or do you do something which I have not mentioned here? Let me know in the comments below!

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