Enjoying Your Journey
For most people, a two week holiday is all about the destination, getting away from it all for a few days & enjoying the sun somewhere hot. We often want to get to our destination as soon as possible. However, journeying at speed often consumes more energy than if you travelled in a more leisurely way. Flying from A to B will consume considerably more energy per passenger than an equally packed train journey over the same distance.
By travelling at a slower pace, you will also have the opportunity to see more of the country and visit places which the average tourist desn’t see.
Personally, the most enjoyable journey I have ever had initially began as a means of getting from A to B. I was in Perth (Western Australia) and needed to be in Sydney (NSW) a distance of about 4000 Kilometres! I decided to practise what I preach and rather than travelling by plane I took the train across the vast continent of Australia. From the spectacular Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of The Nullarbor desert I saw things most tourists never see, I stopped in places I never expected to visit and met some extremely interesting people along the way. My advice to anyone who will listen is: Enjoy the journey, rather than rushing it. It will save energy, probably save you money and could well be one of the most enjoyable experiences of your life.
Save energy, save money & help save the planet
Save energy, save money & help save the planet
