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Yes, we go for the views… But also, for the empo Yes, we go for the views… But also, for the empowering satisfaction of using your body all day…💪 😌 for the profound joy & calm of taking in a destination at a human pace (not a car/ train/ bus pace, and not in a crowd of other tourists)… 🍷 And for the deliciousness of eating food & drinking wine made by local farmers & grown in the fields around you. 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP for more info (including the early bird savings = $400 off when you book by June 15!) —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti, lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
No, it’s not just the views… It’s the empowe No, it’s not just the views… It’s the empowering satisfaction of using your body all day…💪 😌 The profound joy & calm of taking in a destination at a human pace (not a car/ train/ bus pace, and not in a crowd of other tourists)… 🍷 And the deliciousness of eating food & drinking wine made by local farmers & grown in the fields around you. 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP for more info (including the early bird savings = $400 off when you book by June 15!) —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti, lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
[Resource of sustainable travel accounts below.] R [Resource of sustainable travel accounts below.] Replying to the genuinely thoughtful comments last week, with the NEXT chunk of my “podcast,” which I cut because I thought it was just getting too long… …But I’ve realized y’all have an above average attention span. 🥹🥲 TO SUMMARIZE: 🌏 Yes, sustainability is about more than just the environment. (I like to focus on the environment / climate because without a healthy one, the social and economic sides won’t have a chance to matter much. We are PART of the environment.) 👭 Yes, sustainable travel is about more than just climate. 🎙️ Yes, we need all kinds of voices on all topics in sustainability. ✨10 more SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL CREATORS to follow for more perspectives: - 🎙️ @that_travel - UK based sustainable travel creator & podcaster - 🇲🇽🇯🇵 @pueblayorkinc - designer of mindful trips to Mexico & Japan - 👩🏻‍⚕️ @pointsandmilesdoc - helpful advice on using your airline pointes + she’s a SURGEON working on reducing emissions & plastic in the medical field, I mean DAMN. - 👗 @imperfectidealist - such fun content on sustainable FASHION + travel - 💎 @travelconscious.co - Lisbon-based sustainable travel creator sharing hidden gems & itineraries - 🥾 @brookeinboots - badass travel creator sticking up for public lands in the US & currently through-hiking the PCT! - 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 @familytravelnomads - Iowa-based, sharing tips for sustainable FAMILY travel around the US & abroad - 🇫🇷 @earthside.hilary - an American in Paris who founded a sustainable travel company + she’s hilarious - 🥑 @sivan_travelsgreen - imperfect sustainable travel + vegan food - 🎙️✈️ @veggiesabroad - vegan tours all over the world + podcast! And if you’re new here, follow @tiltedmap for realistic, expert advice on sustainable travel that you can apply to any trip + plastic-free tips + positive, empowering climate actions! 👉 👉 WHO ELSE SHOULD BE ON THIS LIST? Mention them in the comments, including if it’s YOU. #sustainabletravel #sustainabletourism #responsibletravel #climateleadership #climateactionnow #conscioustravel #environmentallyconscious #ecowarrior
I mean really, how dare they? To see more commen I mean really, how dare they? To see more comments & why they made them 👉 go to TiltedMap.com/BikeTrip 👉 or comment BIKE TRIP ——— Seriously though, we’re honored by the amazing feedback we received on our first group trip, and we can’t wait to keep it going this year! ↓ Here’s the plan: ——— 🗓️ We have TWO e-bike trips in remote regions of Italy coming up in September! 🚴 We’ve traveled with our guide twice already (including with an awesome group from this community last year!) and we keep coming back for more. WHY? A few highlights: 🚴‍♀️ Choose an E-bike OR regular gravel bike – it’s up to you! 🍝 These trips designed perfect for anyone who wants an ACTIVE vacation that’s also a 5-star FOODIE experience. 💚 We designed these trips with sustainability in mind, and we visit parts of Italy that most travelers never see! (Seriously, local connections go a long way here.) 💰 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: You’ll save $400 on either of our trips when you book by JUNE 15th! 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP and I’ll send you more info! (Then check your DMs & DM requests.) —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! I lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
I mean really, how dare they? To see more commen I mean really, how dare they? To see more comments & why they made them 👉 go to Tiltedmap.com/bikeTrip 👉 or comment BIKE TRIP ——— Seriously though, we’re honored by the amazing feedback we received on our first group trip, and we can’t wait to keep it going this year! 🥲 ↓ Here’s the plan: ——— 🗓️ We have TWO e-bike trips in remote regions of Italy coming up in September! 🚴 We’ve traveled with our guide twice already (including with an awesome group from this community last year!) and we keep coming back for more. WHY? A few highlights: 🚴‍♀️ Choose an E-bike OR regular gravel bike – it’s up to you! 🍝 These trips designed perfect for anyone who wants an ACTIVE vacation that’s also a 5-star FOODIE experience. 💚 We designed these trips with sustainability in mind, and we visit parts of Italy that most travelers never see! (Seriously, local connections go a long way here.) 💰 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: You’ll save $400 on either of our trips when you book by JUNE 15th! 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP and I’ll send you more info! (Then check your DMs & DM requests.) —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! I lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
We are SO excited to share that you can join us on We are SO excited to share that you can join us on a NEW tour in Italy this September! (Send this with the person you want to go Italy with — but off the beaten path!) 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP and we’ll send you more info & EARLY BIRD pricing! ————— THE STORY: ————— Marco @basecamp523 , our local guide, just sent us these new clips of the place we’re going with him in September… ✨ AND YOU’RE INVITED! ✨ ————— FAQ & Details: ————— 📅 September 14-21, 2025 📍 The Umbria region of Italy, including the ancient town of Assisi, and lots of WILDER places like this 🍝 Gastronomic, sustainable, and far off the beaten path! 🚴‍♀️ Choose an e-bike OR regular gravel bike for an extra workout – it’s up to you! 🧳🚫 You do NOT have to pack your luggage with you on your bike. (We have a support vehicle for that.) 🤑 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: You’ll save $400 on this trip when you book by June 15th! 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP and I’ll send you more info and EARLY BIRD pricing! ————— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! I lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband (and video maker), Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability OR just want to join us on an e-bike trip! ————— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #experientialtravel #bikeitaly #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
Welcome to my podcast… until I was rudely interr Welcome to my podcast… until I was rudely interrupted at the end. 🤭 SHARE THIS this with someone who loves travel & cares about climate. (Thank youuuu – sharing is a big help!) All of this👆is why I try to be as REALISTIC and NON-JUDGMENTAL as possible with sustainable travel advice – because having all the people who care about sustainability sitting in the corner talking to each other about how bad the travel industry is ISN’T HELPFUL. 😒 We need to work together and focus on real progress, instead of virtue signaling and tearing each other down. —— ✨ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! @tiltedmap helps you find more sustainable travel options with realistic, actionable advice. Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability! —— #sustainabletravel #sustainabletourism #responsibletravel #climateleadership #climateactionnow #conscioustravel #environmentallyconscious #ecowarrior
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