We love discovering the world. But we also love the world itself. Does that have to be a contradiction? No. Sustainable travel does not mean abstinence, but awareness. It's about quality over quantity.
The Journey is the Destination
An airplane beams you from A to B. You board in Frankfurt and disembark in Bangkok, without knowing what lies in between.
A train journey lets you *feel* the distance. You see how the architecture, landscape, and people change. That's slow travel. The arrival begins as soon as you depart.
Train Instead of Flight
A domestic flight causes up to 10x more CO2 than the same distance by train.
Support Locals
Eat where the locals eat. Shop at markets. Keep your money in the region, not with international chains.
Save Plastic
A reusable water bottle and a tote bag save an average of 40 plastic items on a 2-week trip.
Real Encounters
"All-Inclusive" is often a golden cage. Those who dare to stay in small guesthouses or homestays experience the culture up close. You are not a tourist consuming, but a guest participating.
The vegetables taste better when you've shaken hands with the farmer. The souvenir has more value when you've watched the craftsman at work.
How Green Do You Really Travel?
Take the lifestyle check in the HWA Assistant.
Go to the Sustainability Check