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 could hear my sigh. 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 feeling people experience when participating […]
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 matter. Despite what’s often portrayed, […]
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 the corner… Hooray! Since this […]
When Kate approached me about writing a blog on why the term ‘third world’ is outdated and what you should use instead, I *literally* jumped at the chance as it’s a topic that’s important to me. The fact that this term is outdated may seem […]
It’s the most, wonderful tiiiiiiiiime, of the yeaaaar! Well, not for everyone. During the time of year when everyone is talking about being happy and joyful, we cannot forget that Christmas can also be a very difficult time for some. Donating to a reputable charity is […]
Although there is undoubtedly an enormous amount of positives that come along with travel, unfortunately in many cases, the impacts of mass tourism can often be rather negative. For the most part, travellers never want to cause destruction to a country or its people. I […]
As much as I advocate travel and the gift that it gives to all who partake in it, there’s one thing that desperately needs to be remembered… Travel is a Privilege. Whilst I’m here spreading the message of travel and the way that it drastically changes people’s […]
One of the most desirable tourist activities to do in Asia is riding elephants. The thought of sitting aboard the largest land animal on earth is something that tourists all over the world utterly desire. I mean, I understand it, the idea of riding an elephant […]
I’m sure you’ve all heard of that one overly destructive oil called, Palm Oil. The one that’s sourced from the fruit of an Oil Palm. The one that has been industrialized to the point that it is now responsible for the death of nearly 150,000 […]
Since the very beginning of this blog, I have covered topics ranging from destination overviews, travel inspiration, political opinions and various amounts of social commentary… But I recently read something from Oneika the Traveller that really made me question whether politics and travel (or any subjective opinions for […]
Valentine’s Day is a day when millions of people spread love to their significant other. It may seem like a bit of a gimmick to a lot of people (I mean, shouldn’t we show love every day of the year?) But, no matter what you […]
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