Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Woman in a hotel room unpacks from a suitcase getty “Our first trip to Santorini was amazing—the white buildings on the cliffs and the blue water took my breath away. But what really stuck with me was talking to a shop owner. He said people just buy things instead of really experiencing the island,” Elaine Warren, founder of The Family Cruise Companion told Forbes .
“This made me think about traveling differently as a family. Practicing underconsumption while traveling means being careful about what we buy and use. It’s focusing on experiences rather than stuff.
” If you’ve been taken by the viral ‘underconsumption core’ trend sweeping social media these days—welcome to the club. The following travelers have been practicing minimalism for years and their tried-and-true tips and trick will help you plan sustainable and affordable holidays moving forward: Choose activities over souvenirs “One way we practice underconsumption while traveling is by choosing activities over souvenirs,” says Warren. “In Tuscany, we took a cooking class and made pasta from scratch.
The smiles on my kids’ faces were priceless! Those memories will last longer than any item we could buy.” Do as the locals do Experiencing local culture is key too. “We skip tourist shops and visit markets and artisans instead,” says Warren.
“This helps the area’s economy, and we find something unique. In Marrakech, we bought a beaut.