Think Green: Visit the Top Eco-Friendly Destinations
Visit the Top Eco-Friendly Destinations
Change the way you see the world and visit the top eco-friendly destinations of the world. With the continuous rise of the globe’s population, there has also been a continuous rise of carbon emission that has a direct effect on the environment. To lessen carbon footprints while still experiencing the beauty of the world, many tourist destinations have been transformed to eco-friendly sites to also entice environmentalist travelers to experience the place.
Excited to plan your eco-friendly tour? Make sure you have the necessary documents to apply for a tourist visa to the country that you plan to visit. Several of the destinations listed here is located within the Schengen area. This means that you most likely need to apply for a Schengen visa to be allowed entry in the area. What is convenient with the Schengen visa is it allows you access to more than 20 European countries so this means you can backpack from one country to the next without having to pay for separate visas.
Visit the Top Eco-Friendly Destinations
The top eco-friendly destinations that made this list not only because of its breath-taking sites but also its efforts to sustain and maintain the natural beauty of the sites.
Budapest, Hungary
Named not only as a beautiful historic city but also one of the eco-friendly destinations in Europe, Budapest hosts many environmentally friendly events that attract environmentalists from all over the globe. Stay at one of several “green” hotels in the city like the Gold Hotel, which uses solar panels to power the hotel’s heating and water system, uses recycled products, and implements eco-friendly waste collection. From the hotel, travelers can access some of Budapest’s main attractions by bicycle, which can lessen ones carbon imprint and can even promote healthy lifestyle.
If you have fully explored the UNESCO Heritage Sites in Budapest, you can travel to one of the rural towns of Hungary that does organic farming. Some organic farms do have eco-friendly villages that take in tourists and teach them how to organically raise crops and prepare the organically grown crops to healthy meals for the family.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Declared as one of the greenest cities in the world a few years back, Copenhagen is a favorite eco-friendly destination of many “green” travelers. The reason for this is the city’s very organized bike routes and electric bike lanes as well as the city’s very pedestrian friendly cityscape. Start your eco-friendly tour by booking at one of the greenest Copenhagen hotels, Hotel Denmark Brochner. From the hotel, you can get around the city by renting a bike or even taking one of the city’s electric buses. By 2025, Copenhagen targets to be the first capital city to have neutral carbon imprint in the world. Experience the city yourself to see how environmental-friendly Copenhagen is.
Aside from eco-friendly hotels, bike and pedestrian friendly roads, Copenhagen also has numerous of organic markets and restaurants. SavIour local dishes made from local organic ingredients. Be sure to feel healthy and detoxified after spending a few days in this green city.
Vienna, Austria
Just the scenery of the famous musical, The Sound of Music, will show you how lush and green Austria is. According to surveys, Vienna is one of the most livable cities in the world. And why won’t Vienna be a part of that list? The city still has many open spaces that are converted in parks that give its residents enough breathing space to release tension and stress from every day work. The city of Vienna has a couple thousands of parks and all these parks are visited by families around the globe to take a breather.
When in Vienna, make sure to visit the Vienna City Park. This is the first public park of the city and has the famous sculpture dedicated to famous musician, Johann Strauss. Another park that you should visit in Vienna is Volksgarten. With over 200 species of roses, this park is also filled with fountains and monuments. To visit the top eco-friendly destinations in Vienna, travelers can rent a bike and pedal their way from park to park.
Kerala, India
If there is one country in the world that has a bustling eco-friendly tourist destinations that is India. With its contrasting sceneries, from lush green to historic landmarks like Taj Mahal, India certainly is a country that has both preserved nature at the same time boosted industrial development. All these are possible through the vastness of the India’s territory, being one of the biggest countries in the world and over a billion of population.
Kerala specifically is a location in India that promotes eco-friendly tourist spots and activities. While many go to Kerala to detoxify and start their vegetarian journey, others visit Kerala to see three environmental gems. If you want to hike, then you might want to go to Thenmala, a planned ecotourism destination in India. If you want to see a very lush rainforest, then you should go to Silent Valley National Park. Finally, if you want to see tigers in their natural habitat, then go to Periyar Tiger Reserve. All these Kerala destinations are protected and managed by the local government and volunteers.
Visit the Top Eco-Friendly Destinations – Start your Green Journey
Now you can travel without worrying about your carbon imprints and how you can affect the environment. There are many more eco-friendly destinations around the globe that will surely take you back in time and bring you closer to Mother Nature. Ultimately, traveling to destinations such as mentioned in the list should remind each and every traveler of the importance of preserving the environment for future generations. And these destinations are starting a great trend which other countries should follow.
If you were inspired by these destinations and were left curious, then you can plan your next trip to one of these places. Before you get your plane tickets, make sure that have the proper documents for your visa application. Should you have any questions or need any assistance is getting a visa or getting an itinerary for the visa application, you may contact us through our website or Facebook page.
Think green and visit the top eco-friendly destinations of the world.
