About this episode
How can we visit Portugal in a more sustainable way? Today's guest is the portages Marta Domingues, a founder of eco-projects and a biodiversity activist.Marta explains the problems she faces on a daily basis living in Portugal. Over tourism caused her not to visit Lisbon anymore, taking the bus can take a long time, visiting beautiful beaches with her kids became a 3-hour-queue experience by car... But all of those negatives make room for positive solutions.How can we do eco travel in Portugal? Take the bicycle, visit locals, support communities, find small businesses to do your activities.. Marta shares very valuable information on how to find these activities and inspires you thanks to a great amount of examples.You'll get inspired, listen to stories and get lots of useful tips!TOPICS DISCUSSED:Background of Marta DominguesPublic transport in PortugalPortuguese intercity busses vs trainsImpact of over tourism on housing prices in PortugalHow to find sustainable travel alternativesHow to find great activities via Facebook, TripAdvisor and Google MapsWhat's the impact of expats on Portugal...Connect with Marta?Instagram: @florestadaslebresComplaints / Suggestions about Portugal:visitportugal.com/en/contactlivroamarelo.gov.pt/en/Write us your thoughts on the showWant more? Follow the podcast on Instagram @traveldevil.podcast Connect with me on Instagram @clarafrancken Watch more on my YouTube channel
