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12 WAYS TO BE AN ANIMAL FRIENDLY TRAVELLER

When it comes to animals and wildlife, most travellers have good intentions… But sadly, many tourist attractions stem off a lifetime of animal suffering, abuse, and dreadful exploitation, all in the name of profit and greed. Whether you are already

HOW TO TALK TO A CLIMATE CHANGE DENIER (WITHOUT GETTING ANGRY)

We’ve all been there… When you mention the dire state of the planet and within the blink of an eye you’re arguing with a climate change denier about whether the ecological crisis is real or a hoax. I wish you

TO BE A GOOD TRAVELLER, YOU NEED TO KICK YOUR EGO OUT THE WINDOW

Climbers walk over bodies to queue at the summit of the world’s tallest mountain. Voluntourists put their intention over their impact on damaging mission trips. Travellers trample on native flora, disrespect indigenous land and damage sacred sights for the perfect

IS VEGANISM REALLY THE “QUICK FIX” THAT WILL SAVE THE PLANET?

Over the last few days, social media has been hammered with one particular call to action in regards to saving the Amazon Rainforest… “Go Vegan”. This isn’t unusual; it’s been a sweeping statement in the sustainability space for numerous years

TREATING WOMBATS WITH MANGE – HOW YOU CAN HELP TOO!

We all know that dogs can get mange, but did you know that Australian wombats can get mange too? So much so that it’s slowly wiping out the wombat population and putting these beautiful animals at risk of extinction. Up

TIPS FOR ZERO WASTE TRAVEL IN NEPAL (OR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD)

Plastic pollution is a global problem, and no matter where in the world you might be, tourists are responsible for the way they leave destinations, especially in locations where waste management infrastructure isn’t overly prevalent. “Take only memories, leave only

WILDLIFE SPOTTING: AN ETHICAL SAFARI IN CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

I went on a safari in Chitwan National Park in the hope to see a Bengal Tiger, and I’m going to cut to the chase… I didn’t see one. But after a few days of wildlife spotting and soaking up

WHY YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BEFORE TAKING CARE OF THE PLANET

In the activism space, putting your advocacy before your own wellbeing is a very common occurrence… Today I’m talking about those in the sustainability realm, but this occurs within all causes and all forms of activism too. It’s easy to feel

FLYING SHAME… LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!

Flygskam (AKA. the flying shame movement) has been sweeping through Sweden at extraordinary rates… And now, it’s making its way across the entire globe too. For those that may not be aware, the concept of flygskam refers to the shameful

4 SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE GOVERNMENT CLIMATE ACTION

We have less than 12 years until we reach a total climate catastrophe… Increased flooding, record-breaking hurricanes, and extreme wildfires are just a few of the things that pose unique threats to our communities, and the entire world for that

10 WAYS TO SHOW THE PLANET SOME LOVE THIS EARTH DAY

Reversing climate change, ending plastic pollution, protecting and preserving our fellow species, reducing fossil fuel emissions and rebalancing our relationship with planet Earth are just a few of the things that Earth Day hopes to tackle, and it’s just around

HOW TO HAVE A ZERO WASTE PERIOD WHILE TRAVELLING – WHICH PRODUCT IS BEST FOR YOU?

This one’s for all my fellow menstruating humans! Bleeding every month is a topic that seems to be incredibly taboo… Billions of people experience it, but we still don’t like to talk about it? It’s inconvenient, yes. But it’s also

WHY “THIRD WORLD” IS OUTDATED AND WHAT YOU SHOULD SAY INSTEAD

When Kate approached me about writing a blog on why the term ‘third world’ is outdated and what you should use instead, I *literally* jumped at the chance as it’s a topic that’s important to me. The fact that this

THE BEST SUSTAINABILITY DOCUMENTARIES, BOOKS AND PODCASTS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE

Like most people, my journey of sustainability began veeeeeeeery slowly. It started with a single documentary, and then the rest was basically history. I couldn’t stop learning, and to be honest, that hasn’t changed much today either. On a cold