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  • 16 Things to do in Cape Town, South Africa: A Sustainable Travel Guide

    Check out our favorite sustainable things to do in Cape Town. These activities allow you to experience different sides of the city, and to better understand its rich history.

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  • 12 things to do in Santiago, Chile (Sustainable Travel Guide)

    12 Things To Do In Santiago, Chile (Sustainable Travel Guide)

    Chile attracts 5 million tourists per year. Natural wonders like Patagonia and the Atacama desert have become Chile’s primary tourist attractions. In response, Chile is embracing sustainable travel, with numerous…

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    Due to overtourism in some corners, it's important to explore off the beaten path travel destinations instead.

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    The Winds of La Guajira

    When a traveler would tell me they'd been to La Guajira, they spoke of it with a different kind of reverence. It seemed almost like they'd been to the moon.

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  • havana

    Havana, Cuba: Quarantine Daydreams

    One writer's memories from a visit to Havana, Cuba, along with tips for visiting Havana and traveling sustainably in Cuba.

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  • 13 Destinations For Sustainable Travel In 2020

    As a sustainable traveler, you have the opportunity to “vote with your dollar” on every trip. That means supporting tourism operations and experiences that prioritize environmental responsibility, local empowerment, and…

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Speaking Spanish is not enough when travelling to Speaking Spanish is not enough when travelling to Chile. ⁠⁠
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Between dropping every other “s” and “d” and using a lot of expressions, Chileans have concocted their very own breed of incomprehensible Spanish. 🤷🏼‍♀️⁠⁠
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To help you, here are 3 very common phrases that you will come across in Chile! 😉⁠⁠
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Saving the planet sounds huge, doesn’t it? ⁠🦸🏽‍♂️🦹🏼⁠
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And in essence, it is. ⁠
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But there are many simple things you can do to help. Because the difference happens when everyone makes an effort!⁠ 🤝⁠
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Here are @brainybackpackers tips:⁠
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"What we can do (and I say we because I have a long way to go too!) is to buy locally, buy plastic-free, use reusable water bottles and stop buying water at the supermarket, buy takeaway at those places that offer biodegradable takeaway boxes only (or bring our own), pick up any piece of rubbish we find and recycle when possible."⁠
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What are yours?⁠
Chile is embracing sustainable travel, with numero Chile is embracing sustainable travel, with numerous ecotourism initiatives that invite visitors to explore Chile responsibly. Many of these initiatives can be experienced in Chile’s capital, Santiago.⁠ 🇨🇱⁠
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Our writer @aliciamariebriggs quickly fell in love with this cosmopolitan city. Today, she is sharing with us her 12 favourite sustainable travel activities to do in the city whether you're a foodie, a dancer or interested in learning more about the Chilean culture! 🙌🏽⁠
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Check the link in our bio!⁠
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📷: @elramitos
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