The automobile has long symbolised freedom and individuality. Cars are advertised as the rejection of reliance on others, allowing an individual to go where they want to, when they want to. Society must combat this by showing the realities that car-centric design reinforces: inequality, discrimination, higher taxes and environmental catastrophes. We must turn away from the automobile and embrace the freedom gained in doing so.

Travel is only one small, but significant and growing, part of mankind’s impact on the planet. In order to mitigate the impact of the climate crisis, we must start taking real action in all aspects of our lives possible. This includes sacrificing luxuries or paying more for them. Sustainable and ethical travel may come with its costs and disadvantages but as it is necessary that we immediately move away from our current models of holiday-making. This is a price that we must be willing to pay.