By now I bet you’re sick of environmentalists telling you how terrible flying is for the planet… It’s common knowledge at this point, right? Well for those like me who spend quite a lot of time flying but also care about the earth, that can be hard news to swallow. Thankfully, with offsetting, you can […]

Things change so rapidly in the world… And one thing that is constantly changing is the way people are travelling. My partner, John, and I are the perfect example of that with our recent decision to join the bluewater cruising world! Yes, that’s right… We bought a sailboat to sail across the world and also started […]

Although there is undoubtedly an enormous amount of positives that come along with tourism, 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 personally travel the world to experience other cultures, destinations and […]

Have you ever been swimming in the ocean and come across a plastic bag? Have you ever been lying on the beach surrounded by pieces of trash? I certainly have, and I can almost guarantee that if you haven’t… One day you will! The ocean is the only thing that physically connects every one of […]

Out of all the social media platforms, Instagram is by far my favourite. I love sharing images, being inspired by other creators and most of all, discovering and connecting with like-minded people that have the same views as I. Due to the overly saturated atmosphere of Instagram lately, it can sometimes be difficult to find […]

Are you looking to be more eco friendly whilst on the road? Maybe you’re looking to be a more sustainable, green and responsible traveller in general? With this list of eco friendly travel products, I can assure you that you’ll no longer have to worry about the damage that may lie in your luggage! Batako […]

Although very contradictory to one another, privilege and poverty are two very important topics that frequently cross my mind – and I’m sure the minds of many others. For those that are privileged, coming to terms with your luck can be confronting, but nothing must compare to the feeling of those who are living below […]

Travelling to developing countries can be daunting – especially the first time. Knowing that you’re going to witness things that are bound to make you feel uncomfortable is understandably very intimidating. Seeing the struggles and hardships that millions of people face around the world really puts things into perspective; it makes you realise that this […]

As all travellers will know, picking your luggage is something that should never be taken lightly. A bag that travels around the world with you needs to perfect… Or the closest thing to it! There’s no point having a bag that’s uncomfortable, difficult to use or annoying to manoeuvre on your travels, because on the […]

I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying “never judge a book by its cover”…  I knew the strong, powerful meaning behind this metaphorical phrase, but never have I experienced a physical place that put it so deeply into play. When planning my trip to Nairobi, Kenya, I’m going to admit that my ideas on this […]