Summary
Rhona Paton and her son, Riley, from near Glasgow, are part of a growing trend known as "extreme day trips," where they fly to international destinations and return the same day. Rhona manages a social media group to share tips on this type of travel, which has gained over 30,000 members. While enjoying these trips, Rhona acknowledges and addresses the environmental impact by taking measures like green energy and a pescetarian diet.
Key Facts
- Rhona Paton and her son Riley have taken multiple same-day international trips from Scotland.
- Rhona emphasizes experiencing places over possessions and plans a trip each month.
- They aim to keep flight expenses under £100 each.
- A community Rhona started for extreme day travelers now has over 30,000 members.
- Their trips include various European countries like France, Italy, and Switzerland.
- Rhona addresses the environmental impact of flying by adopting eco-friendly practices.
- Flying contributes to 2.4% of global and 8% of UK greenhouse gas emissions.
