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