Sunny days with fewer tourists are the most cited reasons for traveling in the late spring and early fall. But by traveling “weather consciously” you also can be a much greener traveler.
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Here are 5 ways that traveling with the weather will make your travels more eco-friendly:
Packing Less
1 Winter Jacket, 1 Pair Heavy Boots, 3 Pair Long Pants, 3 Long Sleeve Shirts, 2 Sweaters, 1 Pair Mittens, 1 Hat
Total Weight: 14 Pounds
versus
1 Light Jacket, 1 Pair Walking Shoes, 2 Pairs Shorts, 1 Pair Light Pants, 3 Short Sleeve Shirts
Total Weight: 6 Pounds
Warm weather means that you need to pack less. When you pack light, less energy is needed to transport your stuff.
No Air Conditioning/Heat
If you time your travel with the weather, you can visit most countries during a season where you won’t need heat or air conditioning. Just open your window and the weather outside will be comfortable.
Longer Days = Fewer Lights
In the late Spring and early Fall, the sun stays out longer than during winter. Thus, you don’t need to turn on your lights until later at night, meaning less electricity gets used.
Walking More
Walking 3 miles to the museum doesn’t seem very appealing in 10F degree cold or 100F degree heat. But, when it’s 65F degrees who can resist an enjoyable stroll to your destination?
Fresh, Locally Grown Produce
During Fall, there’s an abundant harvest and in Spring greens taste fresher than ever. When you time your travel with the seasons your food is more likely to be fresh and locally grown.
Luckily, it’s now officially Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and Fall in the Southern Hemisphere, so pack your bags.
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Wow, nice tips dude. Its necessary to understand the perfect time of traveling. If you keep traveling, constantly, its definitely cost you with your health.