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 that one day we won't...
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 aware, or whether this is...
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 "insta" shot. We all know...
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 footprints" Amirite? SO! This is where the...
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...
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 NATURAL! So let's not be...
When Kate approached me about writing a blog on why the term ‘third world’ is outdated and what you should use instead, I *literally* jumped at the chance as it’s a topic that’s important to me. The fact that this term is outdated may seem...
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 and wintery Sunday, you can...
When people used to ask me what my hobbies were, the very first thing that would come to mind was "Travel!"... It always seemed like the easy answer; probably because travel is amazing, desirable, Instagram-able, and the thing that everyone strived for in life. I loved...
When I first started learning about sustainable travel, I was totally overwhelmed by the abundance of information. I know how hard it can be to absorb new knowledge and go against everything that you've been told in the past... But fret not! I'm here to...
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