5 Green Reasons to Time Your Travel with the Weather

Sunny days with fewer tourists are the most cited reasons for traveling in the late spring and early fall. But by traveling “weather consciously” you also can be a much greener traveler.

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Here are 5 ways that traveling with the weather will make your travels more eco-friendly:

Packing Less

1 Winter Jacket, 1 Pair Heavy Boots, 3 Pair Long Pants, 3 Long Sleeve Shirts, 2 Sweaters, 1 Pair Mittens, 1 Hat
Total Weight: 14 Pounds

versus

1 Light Jacket, 1 Pair Walking Shoes, 2 Pairs Shorts, 1 Pair Light Pants, 3 Short Sleeve Shirts
Total Weight: 6 Pounds

Warm weather means that you need to pack less. When you pack light, less energy is needed to transport your stuff.

No Air Conditioning/Heat

If you time your travel with the weather, you can visit most countries during a season where you won’t need heat or air conditioning. Just open your window and the weather outside will be comfortable.

Longer Days = Fewer Lights

In the late Spring and early Fall, the sun stays out longer than during winter. Thus, you don’t need to turn on your lights until later at night, meaning less electricity gets used.

Walking More

Walking 3 miles to the museum doesn’t seem very appealing in 10F degree cold or 100F degree heat. But, when it’s 65F degrees who can resist an enjoyable stroll to your destination?

Fresh, Locally Grown Produce

During Fall, there’s an abundant harvest and in Spring greens taste fresher than ever. When you time your travel with the seasons your food is more likely to be fresh and locally grown.

(Source: http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-travel-101/5-green-reasons-to-time-your-travel-with-the-weather/)