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Transport
Where can you get away without flying?
I understand what's at stake
Over the past two generations, air travel has become relatively common: the price of tickets, the accessibility of countries where the cost of living is low, and a general encouragement to “see the world”… all these factors have contributed to the explosion in aviation emissions worldwide.
This surge is still driven by a minority, since the majority of people rarely fly, if at all.
But you don’t have to go very far to experience a change of scenery or to have great adventures! So, as much as possible, let’s limit air travel to essential flights: rare visits to family on another continent, or crossing a sea or ocean as part of a long-distance trip…
Taking action
Decarbonizing your holiday requires rethinking the very concept of travel. In Europe:
- Interrail lets you travel anywhere by train with very affordable passes.
- Night trains are making a big comeback: to find out which destinations are accessible, click here.
- EuroVelo routes let you cross Europe from north to south and east to west along signposted paths. In and around France:
- GreenGo is a pioneer in sustainable tourism and offers destinations for trips with a low carbon footprint.
- Hourrail helps you plan your train adventures.