Sustainable holiday? Let's start with backpacking!

Imagine you go for a holiday. But this time it’s going to be a slightly different.

The destination awaits you with open arms and you are impatient to enjoy the first sips of the wild air on your skin. Just you and the feeling of freedom. The stars shine bright at night and a complete silence embraces the void longing for a peace of mind. Finally, you transport yourself to this special place. Now you are ready to move to the next level.

The suitcase.

This time is going to be different. Much less hassle, no maximum kilo limitations, no queues at the counter, not waiting to reclaim lost baggage, no need to drag the monster full of things that you think you will possibly need but actually you won’t. Let’s make it real, avoid thinking what if and just take with you what you really need. The things that you doubt about leave them better at home. At this point all your possessions necessary to visit that special place should fit into a backpack. If you need something more specific, here it goes: a spare t-shirt, some long-sleeve option, pajama, underwear, toothbrush, book, notebook and a pen, thermos, hat, sunglasses, passport, payment options … and your medicines if you need some. This is your main skeleton; you complete it with some personal details but don’t go too far. Remember, you take a backpack with up to 15L. 

To be honest, this part can be hard for both ladies and gentlemen since we are used to so many unnecessary things that perfectly mirrors our minds full of nonsense. But remember you go for a holiday and want to spend your time in a new way, so a good starting point is to take only the basics and "the extra" let it surprise you. Anyway, you can’t plan in advance for unexpected adventures.

Now you are ready to go. Before you leave home, prepare yourself a nice sandwich that can stand room temperature and a cup of tea if you like. If you are a selfie-person, take one; you will get surprised how our faces change with a fresh new air.

This is the first step to take for enjoying sustainable holiday in a more sustainable way. It’s you who is coming to a place not used to many tourists and spoiled guests, so this is just a perfect example how to change your mindset and get ready for a retreat where you can reconnect to your self and your authentic needs, with no additional flavours, colours, or too many options. Backpack won’t let you take more than the necessary. Easier impossible.

Check out our sustainable holiday option in Andalusia.