Category Archives: Sustainable travel
10 tips for protecting the environment on a Winter Sports break
Following on from my Ten Tips to save money on a Winter Sports break. Here are my Top Ten Tips for protecting the environment when taking to the slopes on skis or snowboards. Winter Sports are one form of travel … Continue reading
Brussels to Chamonix via Eurolines
It was just getting light as we entered the Chamonix valley. It looked magnificent with its new covering of fresh snow. The coach had difficulty with the build up of snow on the streets of Chamonix, but managed to get to the bus stop outside the railway station Continue reading
I did Prague?
While waiting to be served at a Cardiff Restaurant last week, I couldn’t help overhearing the large party on the adjacent table, discussing the merits of European cities they had visited. They were talking loudly, probably because they wanted the … Continue reading
Enjoying the local scene
Currently, I am spending a lot of time in Brussels. You could say I am on permanent vacation here. You do not need to travel far to gain a rewarding travel experience. To illustrate my point, this last weekend, there … Continue reading
Happy Earth Day! 2009
Thirty nine years ago a number of organisations with diverse goals, yet all concerned with a sustainable future on this planet got together. The first Earth Day was held in in 1970. The event has become mainstream. It has been … Continue reading
Earth Hour in Brussels
On Saturday evening I made my way to Poelaert, by the Palais du Justice in Brussels. I waited until 8:30 pm and watched as the lights of Grand Place in the near distance and the Atomium on the horizon, were … Continue reading
World Water Week 2009 last post
Saturday is the last day of World Water Week 2009. I have ran out of water saving tips for travellers for now, but look to the future for even more water saving schemes by accommodation providers. Here in Belgium, we … Continue reading
Travel water saving tips
Its Thursday on World Water Week so here are tips seven and eight, Tip 7 Be careful with what you purchase while on holiday/vacation. For example take your own reusable water bottle and order tap water in restaurants. You will … Continue reading
More water saving tips for World Water Week
Wednesday of World Water Week so time for two more water saving tips for travellers. Tip 5 Report any leaks to your accommodation provider immediately. It could be a leaking tap or a toilet cistern constantly dripping water, but the … Continue reading
World Water Week 22-28 March 2009
World Water Day is on Sunday 22 March and World Water Week is the following six days. WaterAid, one of my favourite charities, has conducted a survey and found that most visitors to restaurants would prefer tap water. Expensive ‘lifestyle’ … Continue reading