Environmentally Conscious Travel Tips For The Family
Often times the most difficult part of travelingwith the family is finding a parking spot at your destination. It’s so prominent that recent research has indicated that Americans spend, on average, 17 hours a year searching for parking on streets, lots or in garages. As you might be able to imagine, parking availability in major U.S cities that are even more densely populated becomes increasingly more scarce. The time spent scouring for parking in your travel destinations can throw your schedule or itinerary for a loop, while also harming your vehicles fuel economy and the environment around you. Fortunately enough, there are a number of ways that you and your family can save gas and decrease your carbon footprint while traveling.
If your family is open to the option, one of the best ways to contribute in lowering your carbon footprint on smaller trips is through public transportation or bus tours. Granted this is the most eco-friendly alternative, it leaves a lot to be desired in what locations you can visit through these opportunities. As such, if your family is planning a trip, do your best to devise a carpooling strategy that can include all members of the trip in order to save time and fuel. In addition to this, ensure that the vehicles used in this strategy have been properly maintained through routine maintenance. (more…)