Rethinking travel – for us and the planet
What might we find with a softer tread?
We have the freedom to choose high-speed, high-energy, long-distance travel, but is it the best way, for us or the planet? Might exploring the world slowly and gently unlock rewards that enrich our lives now, as well as protecting our future?
An opportunity to rediscover what matters
What do we want from our travel? The urgent need to reduce our mileage is a great opportunity to rethink how we see and enjoy our world. We are searching for stories, ideas and wisdom, new and ancient, that help us find joy, adventure and connection wherever we are on the planet.
Share Your Stories
The heart of Look Near First is a place to find and share stories and ideas which inspire and help us to enjoy the world nearby, improving our own happiness and wellbeing, and reducing the urge to get away as far as possible.
The Look Near First Podcast
Conversations with inspirational people who have a passion for exploring and enjoying our planet in ways that don’t compromise its future. We may occasionally talk about climate change, but the aim of the podcast is to be an uplifting listen which you can share with anyone who loves travel – a celebration of the riches that can be found on our doorsteps.
“This isn’t all about sacrifice – there’s a lot of awesomeness about burning less fossil fuels”
Peter Kalmus – NASA climate scientist, author, and low-carbon lifestyle pioneer
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Pedals and Poetry: connection and time-travel on a spring morning bike ride
After days of cold north-east winds, the lure of bright sunshine and a warm, spring-scented breeze was strong this morning. Immediately after dropping the kids off at school, I got on my bike and…
Artemis II: Can we reconcile travelling further from Earth than ever before with the need to look after our home planet?
The far side of the Moon, and beyond Earlier this month, the crew of Artemis II returned from a successful flight around the moon, and in doing so broke the record for the farthest humans have ever…
Could aviation help lift us out of the climate crisis?
The big problem with flying In my last blog post, I was quite critical of aviation, the airline industry in particular, and its contribution to climate change. In this post, I am looking forward to…