Hello OPCers! I hope you all enjoyed reading Bill Bryson's fantastic and hilarious book, Notes From A Small Island. And hopefully you've all had a chance to listen to and read our interviews with him, available from the previous post.
Below are some discussion questions related to the book and the issues of sustainable travel. Feel free to comment on them!
1. The funniest parts of Bryson's book are his observations, as an American, of British culture and the places he visited. Did he visit a place where you've lived or visited? How did his experience compare to yours?
2. Bryson travels around mostly by train, bus and on foot, only ccasionally hiring a car. What are your experiences travelling on public transport?
3. In his interview, Bryson suggests that the slower the pace of travel, the better it is. You can see and appreciate more of your surroundings. Do you agree with that? Why or why not?
4. Bryson also says in his interview that he doesn't know much about carbon offsetting, though he's very interested in learning more about it. Do you offset your travels that aren't sustainable? What do you look for in an offset?
5. How often does the environment factor into your transport decisions? How does it compare to time and cost?
6. What are some other issues around sustainable travel that haven't been addressed, either in your area or in this discussion?
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