Eco-Hotel Review: Ovolo Nishi, Canberra
Stopping off in Canberra for the night, served as a pretty great pit stop especially when it gave us the chance to check out Ovolo Nishi, arguably Australia’s most sustainable building.
Animal sanctuaries. What Tiger King has taught us about the relationship between tourism and wildlife.
In the recent Netflix docuseries Tiger King, we learn about the life of exotic animals bred in captivity in the US. It begs the question: Is the relationship between tourism and wildlife serving the world any good?
The future of travel, beyond 2020
The future of travel appears to have some positive outcomes predicted, from increased domestic travel to a reduction in carbon emissions.
Last Minute Gifts For Ethical Travelers (UPDATED)
Left it to the last minute? Again? Ha, yeah I hear you. If the thought of going Christmas shopping has you feeling full of fear and dread – join the club. I loathe nothing more than aimlessly dawdling through malls, markets and marketed shop fronts looking for that ‘perfect’ gift. Check out my ethical guide to gift giving.
How to choose an ethical retreat – Green Series Part 10
Greetings from North-East Brazil! After two weeks at a local surf retreat, I wondered how many retreats out there offer ethical experiences, given there are so many on offer. Here are my tips on how to choose an ethical retreat abroad.
Sustainable Essentials Packing List – The Green Series Part 9
The Green Series is back! This post is essentially a check list of all the things you should add to your short or long (near or far) packing list if you’re hoping to travel more sustainably.
Project 333: The final thought.
I did it! Completing the three month trial feels more triumphant than it should. Allow me to tell you all about it! Here I share my lasting thoughts about the experience, should you wish to give it a go.
Project 333. One month in: So far, so good.
One month in… how time flies! I have to say I honestly cant remember what else was in my wardrobe before the challenge. So far… I think it’s working. A few people have asked what was included in my 33 items for Project 333. Here’s my list!
How travel can help bring reconciliation to Australia’s first people.
I have a favour to ask. I’d like to make a call to action – for all Australians. I have a simple task I urge you to consider. That is, to travel the land down under.
Often we are too quick to fly abroad for our vacations, whether it be; to relax, to indulge or be conversant with a new culture.
Want to Travel Ethically?Avoid This. Green Series Part 8
We do it all the time, we’re the type who travel often; we carry a keep-cup and reusable water bottle and carbon offset our flights – but we’re still making these simple errors in our travel style to harm communities and; impact the environment.