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Go Lightly

How to travel without hurting the planet
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Go Lightly by Nina Karnikowski explores the art of sustainable travel, sharing practical insights and personal experiences to inspire eco-friendly adventures. The book encourages travellers to embrace mindful habits, highlighting the importance of connection with both nature and culture while minimising their environmental impact. It's an informative guide for those seeking to explore the world responsibly.
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This book may appeal to you if you are looking for inspiration to travel more sustainably and tread lightly on the planet. It's perfect for adventurous souls who appreciate thoughtful exploration and wish to make a positive impact whilst discovering new places.

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Gives the reader tools and objectives to enable them to travel as sustainably as possible.

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This sustainable travel handbook inspires readers to explore our fascinating planet without causing it further harm. Ten chapters help you go lightly, including how to choose the least impactful methods of travel, how best to protect wildlife, how to pack with more consideration, and how to implement mindful practices into each travel day.

Go Lightly gives the reader a toolkit of fresh ideas for travelling more consciously. The book also covers eco-friendly activities, including biking, boating, and camping, and introduces us to some of the world's most inspiring eco-adventure pioneers.

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Go Lightly by Nina Karnikowski is praised for its immersive prose and timely conversation on sustainable travel. It offers practical recommendations to minimise waste and energy on journeys, making it a must-read guide for conscious travellers in the post-COVID era. The book is beautifully illustrated and considered essential for those wishing to explore the world responsibly.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786278920

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Nina Karnikowski is based in the Australian surfΒ town of Byron Bay. She writes travel stories for newspapers, magazines and websites, and has written about and travelled to over 60 countries. In response to climate change, she is now revolutionising her practices.

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