We love tours here at Pangaea and think they are often the best way to see a region, experience its culture, and partake in activities under the expert guidance of local guides and experts. Unfortunately, an average tour will consist of plane flights, rentals vehicles for transfers, hotel stays, and other forms of transportation. All of these items burn fossil fuels and are producing harmful carbon dioxide emissions, further warming the Earth's climate. Consider the following:

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We at Pangaea have come up with an inventive way to do our best to "green" your cruise. Unlike cars, trains, hotel rooms, and airplanes, it is very difficult to measure carbon emissions emitted from an average cruise ship. In addition, carbon emissions are not even the worst pollutant to worry about from this type of travel. Consider the following:

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Tuning your car's engine, driving the speed limit and not driving aggressively can improve your gas mileage.

Memorial Day kicks off peak driving season, when many Americans hit the road to visit relatives or see the sights. With U.S. gas prices topping $4 a gallon in some places — and likely to edge up more during summer's high demand — you may want to consider taking more efficient mass transportation.

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