Want to travel more sustainably? Try eating your way around Europe’s seasonal delights

From French sea almonds to Greek wild fennel, locals recommend Europe’s must-try seasonal food.

Sarah Faith is a senior values writer at activist travel company, Responsible Travel.

We all know the carbon cost of flying, but holidays come with another planetary price tag: your foodprint.

Ten per cent or more of your holiday carbon emissions come from what you eat.

Thankfully there’s an easy way to trim your foodprint, and still enjoy a great trip.

Eating seasonally and locally while travelling reduces food miles, and eliminates the need for refrigerated transport or climate-controlled greenhouses. It also allows you to connect with local people and culture.

So if you want to travel Europe in

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