Is Vacation bad for planet?
Travel is a good thing. But, in the rush to get people to travel, we often overlook the negative impact of travel has on communities and the environment. We talk about how travel can be a force for good: breaking down social barriers, connecting people, teaching people about life, but we often overlook the bad. Balancing preservation of the land with our desire to travel is a challenge not just for us travelers but for the localities we visit. Back in my youth, I was less environmentally conscious. I leave the lights on. I drink out of plastic bottles. I eat a lot of meat. And I love fish, especially tuna. However, over the last year, I’ve begun thinking harder about how environment is getting affected and how I affect the environment. In doing so, I’ve tried to be a lot more aware of my actions. However, in the larger context, I’ve come to realize that travel is not the most environmentally friendly activity. And though sustainable travel and the environment have become hot topics ove