The domestic journey continues in the second of a four-part series on travel, considering the dilemmas that choosing accommodations, dining, and souvenirs raise for sustainably-minded travelers. As U.S. domestic travel rebounded to $918 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit over $1 trillion in 2027, the choices voyagers make matter even more as the climate change situation worsens. But to still have a great time, Jorden and Kimberly discuss practical ways travelers can minimize their carbon footprint while maximizing their positive impact.
Key Topics Jorden and Kimberly discuss include:
How Jorden and Kimberly have greened-up their souvenir-buying habits over the years
Whether hotel chains or local boutiques are better eco-choices
How all-inclusive resort experiences can be very sustainable or very destructive
How vacation rental platforms like Airbnb impact people and the planet
Just how popular glamping has become
Recommended Resources
AAA 2025 projections
US resort locations
Stats for Airbnb and the huge vacation rental growth industry
Glamping v. camping stats 2023
Global souvenir sales
Kimberly’s Substack newsletter post
