Transatlantic Moment
Did you know that a family of four making a transatlantic flight creates as much greenhouse gas as driving a car for a year? (Statistic from Sierra Club Magazine, July/August 2006.)
Well, Mark Ellingham does. He has been a travel guide writer and publisher for 20 years, but now he is a little less keen on air travel and is including in his Rough Guides travel guide a section on fuel intensive flying. He wants people to take fewer weekend breaks and more long ones. He is also into producing local guidebooks so people can take satisfying vacations close to home.
A pleasant, slow way to vacation might be to take the train. You will be able to relax and enjoy the scenery and willl use much less energy than flying or driving your car. If you are near water, a canoe trip might be in order, or kyaking, or just plain camping. Stay in one spot and really get rid of the stress.
Well, Mark Ellingham does. He has been a travel guide writer and publisher for 20 years, but now he is a little less keen on air travel and is including in his Rough Guides travel guide a section on fuel intensive flying. He wants people to take fewer weekend breaks and more long ones. He is also into producing local guidebooks so people can take satisfying vacations close to home.
A pleasant, slow way to vacation might be to take the train. You will be able to relax and enjoy the scenery and willl use much less energy than flying or driving your car. If you are near water, a canoe trip might be in order, or kyaking, or just plain camping. Stay in one spot and really get rid of the stress.
posted by Ma Carr at 3:12 PM
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