Buzz
In recent years, the concept of green travel has been increasingly embraced, accompanied by meaningful environmental protection activities spreading every day. The special thing about today's trips is not only the moments of joy with family and friends, but also the beautiful values for society in the places we visit.
Below are the 6 most supported green travel trends today. This summer, if you've planned a trip, don't forget to contribute a little effort to protect our beloved Earth.
Trashtag Challenge: Cleaning up litter at tourist destinations
#ChallengeForChange
Trashtag quickly becomes the hottest trend in the first half of 2019.
In Vietnam, young people are also beginning to pay attention to this challenge and materialize it through litter-picking journeys at various locations across the country. Also in March 2019, 'trash hunter' named Lekima Hùng embarked on a 7,000 km journey along the Vietnamese coastline from Hanoi to Binh Thuan, creating truly remarkable feats. Mr. Lekima Hùng cleared waste including plastic bags, plastic bottles, household waste, and even floating clothes on the sea and various canal streams, covering even the sandy beaches in Chí Công commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province, and along the canal from Kè bridge to Thuỵ Lôi bridge, Dong Anh, Hanoi.
The challenge of Mr. Lekima Hùng in Binh Thuan has inspired many Vietnamese youths. @Lekima Hùng
Subsequently, groups of young people have been cleaning up litter, tidying the environment, and restoring landscapes on Son Tra peninsula, Ly Son island, Dalat, Nha Trang, and many districts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Restore Da Lat's pristine and dreamy landscapes. @chuabuuda
Cleaning up the riverbank of the Red River.
Limiting the use of plastic products throughout the travel journey.
The challenge of avoiding plastic in modern life is not easy, but it doesn't mean it's impossible. In today's travels, awareness of green tourism is increasingly supported by minimizing plastic waste, using environmentally friendly utensils, or recycled materials.
Zero waste tips are actively being shared nowadays. @Youtube: Exploring Alternatives
Not only practicing for themselves, young people also carry out community outreach, raising awareness for people in environmental protection wherever they travel.
You can enjoy yourself on trips while spreading the message of environmental protection.
Bringing cloth bags, water bottles, reusable utensils, and stainless steel straws is gradually becoming a habit for travelers.
3. Embark on agritourism adventures
This type of tourism is not new but it's always hot. Both tour operators and travelers who love the environment are the ones who can develop this type of tourism. Particularly in Vietnam, in recent years, strawberry gardens, flower gardens, tropical and subtropical fruit gardens, silk farming facilities, coconut processing, or vegetable gardens have all become interesting stops. This kind of green tourism, in the form of garden exploration, is extremely appealing to foreign visitors.
Foreign visitors experience a day as farmers. @Clean Vegetable Village Cu Chi
Opting for this type of tourism, travelers seek a simple, rustic, and peaceful space for short weekend getaways. For foreign tourists, this is a way to explore nature, people, and the friendliest and most intimate culture.
Join cooking classes and explore authentic Vietnamese culinary culture. @Clean Vegetable Village Cu Chi
In coastal areas, you can experience sailing with fishermen, going offshore, and night fishing. In mountainous provinces, you can work with farmers to cultivate fields, plant strawberries, raise silkworms, and learn how to weave brocade. Additionally, for a lighter and more entertaining experience, you can choose fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, flower gardens, combining fun with learning how to cultivate and create a bunch of stunning Instagram-worthy photos.
Explore the dairy farming process in Cu Chi. @Clean Vegetable Village Cu Chi
These girls are very excited about the harvest from the vegetable garden. @Clean Vegetable Village Cu Chi
Green tourism is also a way for you to learn about clean vegetable growing models, environmental protection from production to consumer health. @Clean Vegetable Village Cu Chi
4. Cross-country cycling, experiencing travel in your own way
Student Nguyen Chi Trung Thanh (Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics) took a cross-country cycling trip of over 5,000 km to celebrate his 19th birthday in 2017. @Nguyen Chi Trung Thanh
However, to have a perfect trip, you need to meet many important conditions. Physical fitness is a prerequisite, you must train to increase endurance and resilience for your body to withstand long journeys. Basic backpacking skills include map reading, setting up tents, checking weather forecasts, as well as researching information about each region you plan to visit in advance. In addition, preparing lightweight yet sufficient equipment is not easy at all.
The members of the lightning-speed cross-country cycling team: Nguyen Van Son (1970), Hai Phung (1963), Ngoc Son (1974), Phan Anh Tuan (1972), and Nguyen Tien Hung (1968) at the historical landmark Km0 of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. They together completed an impressive cross-country cycling journey along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. @Collected
27-year-old Charlie Walker, living in Bowerchalke village, Wiltshire county, England, spent 1,606 days cycling across 3 continents, 61 countries on the old bike 'Old Geoff'. He is a figure admired by young people worldwide. @SWNS.com
Charlie Walker opts for cycling because it's a 'cheap and slow' mode of transportation. It's this very characteristic that led him to a life-changing journey with instances of overcoming treacherous terrains, being detained at borders, chased by elephants, escaping storms, or bike breakdowns... Nevertheless, the countless beautiful scenes captured by Charlie Walker in various regions are endless and invaluable. @SWNS.com
5. Running marathons for community health
Travel combined with sports training
It seems that when running amidst the crowd, you are infused with invisible energy to complete the run in a spectacular way that you yourself didn't think possible. @Dalat Ultra Trail
Current marathon races are well-organized with necessary equipment for athletes and various distances to choose from according to one's ability. After all, whether professional or amateur, regardless of age, gender, or whether running or walking, 'as long as you reach the finish line' is the spirit of overcoming oneself in these races. Register for a race in your favorite local area and experience this journey at least once in your life!
The trails amidst nature also provide positive inspiration.
6. Traveling while teaching impoverished children
Traveling while teaching is likened to a 'green travel' for the soul. This is not necessarily a new trend but providing literacy and knowledge to local children always spreads good values, especially for those who frequently embark on long journeys. Many young people have chosen to sow these precious seeds in every country or province they visit, notably in highland areas where living conditions and access to school are challenging for young students.
The slogan 'The world is your classroom' is widely embraced. @travelteacher
Many young people have voluntarily formed a volunteer travel group, particularly active in the summer. @Collected
Furthermore, some young people opt to teach foreign languages in the countries they travel to. This is quite an interesting approach, delivering language knowledge to the community while also immersing more in the local culture and earning some extra pocket money, preparing for their next trips. If you sign up to teach at language centers, you also need to pay attention to the duration of stay and your personal proficiency to ensure effective teaching for the students.
Chatting with locals is considered the fastest way to learn a foreign language. @englishplus
Regardless of which green travel trend you choose among the 7 trends above, Mytour fully supports you for a beautiful awareness and meaningful action towards the community, environment, and yourself. Dare to change your travel trend, seek out a dynamic, youthful, and beneficial type of travel to make your youth meaningful and vibrant!
