Are you planning a trip this summer?? (And if not, still read and listen for future you!) With the summer holidays just around the corner, we thought taking a deeper dive into sustainable travel would be fun (and hopefully helpful). We’re breaking it down into stages, and in this first episode of our three-part mini-series, we’re talking about the planning stage. As in, what can we do in this stage to decrease our impact and have a more sustainable trip? From carbon offsetting (check out our previous episode, #7, on flying) to choosing eco-friendly accommodation options, we can do a range of things in the planning stage to lessen our impact on the planet. We also discuss the importance of bringing money to local communities and supporting the local economy over those bigger travel providers. So if you're going on holiday soon (or any time), grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.  Links and resources: #7 | To fly or not to fly? Article | The Best New Services for Planning a More Sustainable Trip in 2022 Article | Guide to green travel: Planning and financing a sustainable vacation Article | THE AIRBNB EFFECT: NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF AIRBNB Article | WHAT IS SLOW TRAVEL AND WHY DO IT? Article | What Does the Phrase "Slow Travel" Actually Mean? Article | What is Slow Travel? (+ 3 Slow Travel Myths) Hotel | Good Hotel Website | The Man in Seat 61 Website | GoClimate Website | Ecologi Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :)Support the showConnect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah