{"id":349539,"date":"2026-10-14T12:38:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/eco-friendly-travel-here-is-how\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:13:42","slug":"eco-friendly-travel-here-is-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/eco-friendly-travel-here-is-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-friendly travel \u2013 here is how"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eco-friendly-travel.png\" width=\"1713\" height=\"918\" alt=\"Eco-friendly travel\" class=\"wp-image-349554 aligncenter size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eco-friendly-travel.png 1713w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eco-friendly-travel-1280x686.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eco-friendly-travel-980x525.png 980w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eco-friendly-travel-480x257.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1713px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Environmental awareness is becoming more and more important in our society. At the same time, faraway destinations such as Asia are becoming increasingly popular. Actually a contradiction in terms \u2013 but it does not always have to be, because exploring the world and still being kind to the environment do not have to be completely mutually exclusive.<\/p>\n<p>We have put together a few tips on how to make your holiday as eco-friendly as possible and do something good for the environment!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/eco-friendly-travel-here-is-how\/#1_Leave_your_home_as_eco-friendly_as_possible\" >1.) Leave your home as eco-friendly as possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/eco-friendly-travel-here-is-how\/#2_More_eco-friendly_means_of_transport\" >2.) More eco-friendly means of transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/eco-friendly-travel-here-is-how\/#3_Look_after_the_environment_in_everyday_life_on_the_road_too\" >3.) Look after the environment in everyday life on the road too!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/eco-friendly-travel-here-is-how\/#Here_are_a_few_tips_on_how_you_can_behave_even_more_eco-friendly_on_your_next_holiday\" >Here are a few tips on how you can behave even more eco-friendly on your next holiday:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Leave_your_home_as_eco-friendly_as_possible\"><\/span>1.) Leave your home as eco-friendly as possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This point should actually go without saying. But in the rush of departure, it is sometimes forgotten:<\/p>\n<p>Before you leave your home, switch off the lights in every room, unplug everything and switch off all appliances (except the fridge and freezer). This saves a lot of electricity while you are away.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_More_eco-friendly_means_of_transport\"><\/span>2.) More eco-friendly means of transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Long journeys in particular are usually made by plane, which puts an enormous strain on the environment due to high CO\u00b2 emissions. Of course, we do not want to put you off long trips in general \u2013 destinations like Hawaii, Bali or Australia are probably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/about-surfing\/\">Surfer<\/a> absolute dream destinations for us too. Still, you might reconsider your holiday destination now and then and think about whether there is a nice alternative in Europe. Within Europe you can reach many destinations easily by train or car \u2013 ideally sharing the car with other travellers heading the same way. The ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar is a good option for this. Or good old hitchhiking. It is also worth keeping an eye out for saver fares on the train every now and then.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe you fancy a trip by bike or even on foot? This is not only good for the environment, but also for your own fitness.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/josh-nezon-11312.jpg\" alt=\"Travelling by bus and train\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/josh-nezon-11312.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/josh-nezon-11312-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/josh-nezon-11312-510x341.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atlas-green-1507.jpg\" alt=\"Eco-conscious travel\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atlas-green-1507.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atlas-green-1507-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/atlas-green-1507-510x341.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Look_after_the_environment_in_everyday_life_on_the_road_too\"><\/span>3.) Look after the environment in everyday life on the road too!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Studies have shown that people behave less environmentally consciously on holiday than at home. Even people who live very eco-consciously tend, when travelling, to change towels more often than usual, not separate their rubbish quite as carefully as at home, or leave the lights and air conditioning on in their holiday apartment even when they are out \u2013 after all, they are on holiday&#8230; But that is exactly the wrong way of thinking. Protecting the environment is ALWAYS important for everyone.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_a_few_tips_on_how_you_can_behave_even_more_eco-friendly_on_your_next_holiday\"><\/span>Here are a few tips on how you can behave even more eco-friendly on your next holiday:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Try to be <strong>just as environmentally conscious<\/strong> on holiday <strong>as you are at home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Eat <strong>regional food<\/strong> and try the local cuisine \u2013 it is also a great way to get to know your destination much better.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Explore the region <strong>by bike, bus and train or on foot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/activities-on-fuerteventura\/\"><\/a><strong>&#8211; <\/strong> Do <strong>eco-friendly activities<\/strong> such as surfing, horse riding, hiking or cycling.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; If you see <strong>rubbish lying around on the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-fuerteventura.com\/beach-clean-up-zu-viel-mull-an-den-stranden-fuerteventuras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beach<\/a>, pick it up and take it with you<\/strong> \u2013 the environment will thank you!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; And do not forget that things you might throw away before heading home could still be useful to others. Just ask around \u2013 some hotels and hostels offer the option of <strong>leaving things you no longer need<\/strong> (such as books, opened toiletries or clothes) <strong>for other travellers or for the locals<\/strong>. You would surely appreciate such a service yourself when things get tough.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the world and being environmentally conscious do not have to be mutually exclusive.<br \/>\nToday we have a few tips for you on how to behave as eco-friendly as possible when travelling in faraway countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":349554,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32033],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-349539","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environmental-protection-and-sustainability"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/349539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=349539"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/349539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":349559,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/349539\/revisions\/349559"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/349554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=349539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=349539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=349539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}