Once a frequent flyer and jetting off to Europe most weekends, editor at The Independent Travel, Helen Coffey, quit flying for a year in 2020. She's now written a book about her flight-free adventures and the impact of the aviation industry on the planet. Throughout the pandemic, ‘build back better’ has been the buzz phrase as the travel industry had time to reflect during lockdown on its impact on the planet. But traveling more sustainably is easier said than done - especially when flights are often cheaper and more convenient.   Helen makes it sounds totally doable as she reflects on her experience of using trains, bikes and hitch-hiking (among other modes of transport) to reach Croatia, Amsterdam and even Morocco. She also shares her tips for trying flight-free travel for the first time. Helen's part-memoir, part investigation: Zero Altitude: How I learned to fly less and travel more is due out on 26th May 2022. The True Travel Podcast - Instagram: @truetravelpodcast Twitter: @truetravelpod Facebook: The True Travel Podcast Helen Coffey Twitter: @LenniCoffey   Buzzsprout  is the #1 podcast hosting platform and made launching  the True Travel Podcast really easy.  As a subscriber, you get tons of guides, from finding the right equipment at the right price to growing your podcast organically; as well as detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more. Start your free trial with Buzzsprout now. (Affiliate disclaimer: Following this link lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support the show).