I began looking for eco-friendly products while on the beaches of Greece surrounded by plastic waste. Then we traveled to truly remote destinations like Mozambique and Seychelles; however, the plastic followed us. While the tourists may have remained in Greece the plastic waste followed us. Now it’s all over the … Read More
10 Unethical Animal Encounters to Avoid • The Dark Side of Animal Tourism
In the last two years of our travels, we’ve found ourselves in many places famed for their wildlife like Africa and Asia. The travels on these two continents have been incredible; however, we’ve noticed a reoccurring theme of questionable animals encounters specifically designed for tourists. Recently it was promotions for … Read More
30 Ways to Be More Eco Friendly When You Travel
We try our hardest to be more eco-friendly in our travels. As we learn more about our impact on our planet, it’s apparent we face almost certain peril if we fail to address climate change and preserve our natural planet. It’s why we often voice our opinion about more sustainable travel. … Read More
29 Ethical Wildlife Tourism Experiences to Take Part In
We’re often asked about what ethical wildlife experiences around the world we support. Nowadays there are so many unethical operations exploiting animals for profit it can be confusing for tourists. We never want to see anyone mistakenly end up in questionable wildlife encounter so we spent some time researching and … Read More
Five Sustainable Gift Ideas To Make Your Holidays Greener
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy. All opinions are 100% mine. We’re big on becoming more eco-friendly in our travels. However, not just when we travel, but our daily lives too. It’s a struggle to maintain a small footprint, but we do … Read More
The 11 Best Cameras for Travel Blogging (2019 Update)
What’s the best camera for travel blogging? It is a constant dilemma that many travel bloggers and photographers face when they consider starting or making a new camera purchase. Back when blogging began most people would consider themselves travelers first and bloggers or photographers second. However, in today’s day and … Read More
Sustainable Travel is More Than Being Green • How To Travel Sustainably
When we talk about sustainable travel we often refer to eco-conscious travel, but that’s only one half of the puzzle. There is an important part of sustainable travel that’s being left out and that’s societal element. We’ve seen a number of tour operators and tourism boards push a new element … Read More
These 10 Lodges are Supporting Ecotourism in Africa
Ecotourism in Africa is big business. Each year safari operators, vendors, and lodges assess how they can continue to improve sustainability. It’s likely one of the few industries that value the environment. As the concern over global warming only increases it’s a relief to find an industry that strives to … Read More