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Welcome to Travel for Difference! Inside the mind of a compassionate, holistic, eco-conscious Australian; Kate Newman is a photographer and writer — standing up for things that matter and inspiring you along the way!

INTERSECTIONAL ENVIRONMENTALISM: WHY YOU CAN'T CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT FIGHTING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Sustainability comprises of three pillars: Environmental, Social and Economic. It is a complex whole whereby one aspect is not more important than the other, and it must be treated as such... The problem with the environmentalist community, however, is that

ETHICAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

There's nothing better than capturing a moment in time that you will truly cherish forever. A moment when a leopard looks you in the eyes, when an eagle catches its prey, or when a humpback whale launches itself from the

THE ULTIMATE ECO FRIENDLY SUNSCREEN: SUNBUTTER SUNCARE

The household staple that you simply can't live without... Not only is sunscreen the miracle cream that helps save lives (we all know someone who has been affected by skin cancer, right?) but it's also the product that allows sun

SUSTAINABLE TREKKING IN NEPAL: HOW TO BE RESPONSIBLE ON YOUR HIKING ADVENTURE

Trekking in the Himalayas is Nepal's most popular tourist attraction, and for very good reason. Every year this magical part of the world attracts 200,000+ visitors who long to explore some of the world's highest mountains. But, with a lot of visitors

WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP?

Ever wondered what it's really like to trek to Everest Base Camp? Well, today I'm here to tell you. I completed the 12 day Everest Base Camp trek in November of 2019 — It was magical, challenging, and life-changing all in one.

AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES: HOW TO HELP IN A TIME OF CRISIS

This beautiful land, the country I call home, is currently up in flames. This bushfire crisis is the worst that Australia has ever seen, and it has only just begun. Millions of animals have perished, thousands of homes have burnt

EVEREST BASE CAMP PHOTO DIARY

Trekking through the Himalayas had always been a dream of mine, but to be honest, I never thought it was something that I would ever actually achieve. I never had anyone that wanted to do it with me, and the

5 WAYS TRAVEL HAS MADE ME A BETTER HUMAN

My first real travel experience was 5 years ago in 2014. I say "real" because before that I had only travelled to New Zealand to see my family, but that doesn't really count as it pretty much felt like home...

ETHICAL TRAVEL PLANNING 101: HOW TO PLAN A SUSTAINABLE ADVENTURE

Planning your next holiday? Here's the ultimate checklist to ensure that your trip is as kind to the planet, the people and the animals as possible. In my opinion, there's no other option but to travel ethically, and I hope

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