I suspected he was having second thoughts about joining me on this "environmentally friendly" trip — a first for both of us.
The 28-year-old Benin international is a doubt for tomorrow night's friendly trip to Derby after damaging the ankle yesterday.
"We have one or two tour buses full every week," says Dias. "It becomes a friendly field trip".
For example, I like this eco-travel friendly trip called the Dzibilchatun and Progreso Deluxe Tour, which takes place on the Yucatan Peninsula's Merida, in Mexico.
"The most climate friendly trip we are every going to take is the trip we never had to take because we were close to what we wanted," he said.
Take a toddler-friendly trip, Morocco Toddler tourism may have kicked off in the UK when hit children's TV show Balamory generated a massive spike in visitors to Tobermory - but now larger tour operators are getting in on the act.
Here are seven tips for booking a budget-friendly trip.
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In honour of Earth Day (22 April) in the US, here's a look at five American cities that fit the bill for an eco-friendly trip.
Price Check: As you research more, you'll learn that wineries can be a wonderful, budget-friendly trip with just a little extra planning.
