Eco travel, but make it doable

1. Choose smarter before you go

Travel closer, travel slower, travel off-season.

One of the biggest impacts you can make happens before you even pack your bag. Where you go, when you go, and which places you choose over others all matter.

Instead of following the busiest routes, many travellers in our community actively look for quieter alternatives.

Skip the crowds, choose differently

• Assos (Kefalonia) instead of Santorini: just as beautiful, far more relaxed

• Terceira & São Jorge (Azores) instead of Europe’s overcrowded islands

• Mirleft (Morocco), a calm, authentic alternative to Taghazout

• Algarve, but off the beaten track: lesser-known villages over busy beach hotspots

Choosing these kinds of destinations doesn’t mean missing out. It often means experiencing more without the crowds.

2. Travel slower, experience more

Transport & pace matter. Fewer transfers = lighter footprint.

How you move through a destination shapes your entire experience. Slower travel often leads to deeper connections and less stress for you and the place you’re visiting.

Slow transport, better journeys

Many Daymaker trips focus on travelling by train, overnight routes, or continuous journeys instead of rushed hops.

• Berlin by European Sleeper: overnight travel, no early flights, more time in the city

• Java by train: a two-week journey from west to east, experiencing landscapes in between highlights

One base, deeper exploration

Staying longer in one place instead of moving every few days means fewer transfers and more room for spontaneity. Choosing one base and exploring from there allows you to settle into a rhythm, notice more details, and experience a destination beyond its highlights, all while reducing constant movement.

3. Support local, travel better

Small choices make a big impact at your destination.

Once you arrive, your everyday decisions matter more than you think. Where you sleep, eat, and book activities directly affects local communities.

Stay small, stay local

Instead of large resorts, many travellers choose:

• Family-run guesthouses

• Small boutique stays

• Homestays in villages

These places often come with personal stories, local knowledge, and a much warmer welcome.

Eat & experience locally

Local food and small-scale experiences are one of the easiest ways to travel more responsibly.

• Eating at family-run restaurants or markets

• Booking cooking classes, hikes, or guided walks with locals

• Choosing experiences that keep money within the community

Eco travel, without overthinking it

Eco travel isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being more mindful step by step.

Choosing quieter places. Moving slower. Supporting locals where you can. The Daymaker community proves every day that better travel doesn’t mean less fun, just better stories!