Sustainable Travel
Types of tourism
Green vocabulary
Planning a trip
Travel expressions
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A form of travel that avoids harming the environment or local culture.

low-impact travel

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Traveling with just a backpack and minimum resources.

backpacking

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When smoke or waste harms the environment.

pollution

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The plan or schedule of your travel activities.

itinerary

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A phrase to strongly suggest something

I highly recommend...

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(Verb) A goal of eco-tourism: to protect nature and cultural heritage.

Preserve

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When you travel to help others through unpaid work.

volunteer tourism

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A form of travel where you avoid plastic and save water.

sustainable tourism

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A journey to understand yourself better.

a journey of self-discovery

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A phrase for energetic, busy cities.

bustling with life

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When tourism causes damage due to too many people in one place.

overcrowding

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Staying in a nature-friendly accommodation.

eco-lodge

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A cleaner way to move around the city without a car.

public transport

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To learn and participate fully in a culture.

immerse yourself in

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A phrase to describe incredible landscapes.

awe-inspiring views

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This action helps reduce your travel’s carbon footprint.

carbon off-set

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A site protected for its cultural or natural value by the UN.

UNESO site

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An easy and eco-friendly way to explore a city on wheels.

bike rental

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To experience new perspectives through travel.

broaden your horizons

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A great place for those who love challenges.

perfect for adventure seekers

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This word refers to the variety of plant and animal life in a location.

biodiversity

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Tourism with minimal use of electricity or technology.

off-grid travel

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Traditional dishes from the area you’re visiting.

local cuisine

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A location away from tourist areas.

off the beaten path

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A polite way to say you didn’t enjoy the place.

I wouldn't go back in a hurry.