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Activity in your Holliday
TIPS FOR YOUR STAYCATION
Due to corona, many of us stayed at home during the holidays. The so-called “staycation”-term has now been used more than ever. Besides minimizing the spread of the virus, staycation also benefits us in diferent ways! What immediately comes to mind when thinking about other benefits of a staycation, are of course the ecological perks. A staycation means no flying is involved, which results in a beneficial outcome for our climate. According to several studies, flying accounts for up to 75% of the world‘s tourism-related greenhouse gas emissions. A holiday by airplane causes 7 to 11 times more pollution than the same trip by train! So next time, when planning a new trip. Try to look for alternatives instead of choosing a short flight!
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Furthermore, tourism often puts a strain on water resources. It can force the local population to compete for the use of some very critical resources, whereas tourists mostly are not even aware of this problem. Besides water resources being endangered, it’s been proven that when people are abroad, they fail to grasp local waste habits. This can therefore result in more waste being produced and less recycling taking place.
Besides the ecological advantages of a staycation, this type of holiday also has some economic advantages, for you and for the economy. A staycation even has financial benefits for not only you, but also your homecountry! Taking a stroll on a local market, going to the farm to pick some fruit and vegetables are some examples you as an individual could benefit from, as well as the local economy! Furthermore, staying at home does not need to be predictable! Look for new things, like taking part in seasonal sports or try out an artistic course or even just staying the night in an interesting hotel nearby. You broaden your scope and promote the local economy, win-win for everyone! Convinced about the benefits, but do not have any inspiration for what exactly you can do? We are here to help you out!
Make
• A bucket list for your future road trips • A holiday playlist • A photo album from your previous vacation • A bucket list for “things that I always wanted to do”
Online
• Go on a museum tour • Go on a virtual train tour • Listin to a concert • Watch a broadway show
Eat or drink
• Tapas from all over the world • Try to be vegetarian for a week • Order exotic food • International cocktails
To Do
• An indoor spa/wellness day • Camping in your own garden • House or room swap with friends • Watch the stars in a local park
