Psst: Everything About The Travel Industry Is Political
FYI: Travel is political. Every single bit of it. From how we enter countries to how we spend our money and, more importantly, how the residents are impacted either negatively or positively.
Why Would We Should Stop Calling Ourselves Expats
There’s no difference between an expat and an immigrant besides the immense amount of privilege the former carries. Full-time travelers and “digital nomads” boast about calling other countries “home,” but rarely do they consider themselves immigrants.
The Best And Worst Practices of Voluntourism
Volunteer tourism (also known as voluntourism) is a booming tourism industry, but who is it really benefiting? Join our first guest writer, Carolyn Cresci, as she dives into the best and worst practices of voluntourism.
The Harms of Travel and How to Avoid Them
While travel has the potential to be incredibly beautiful and positive, there’s quite a few harms we engage in frequently that we often overlook…
What Does White Privilege in Travel Look Like?
Our privileges shape who we are and influences our biases and behaviors. Join me in a dive into white and western privilege and how it shapes unethical travel behaviors.
Why Mindfulness Is Key To Sustainability
Sustainability is, in essence, mindful living. In order to live with more intention, we must raise our consciousness and our awareness.
Mindfulness is the act of being fully conscious and aware in our present moment. Seems easy enough, right?
You Can Change The World By Changing How You Travel
Think for a moment about all of your travel experiences, the impact they have had on you and how immensely those countries and its citizens have shaped you.
Now, think about what you have done to give back to those communities.
The Sustainable Traveler’s Pact
It is our responsibility as frequent and full time travelers to better care for the environment and the local communities we visit. But, how?
A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainability: 10 Ways To Be More Sustainable At Home
Anything unfamiliar can seem daunting, especially sustainability. But, rest assured, creating an eco-friendly lifestyle is all about simplicity.
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day in Lockdown
April 22 marks the yearly celebration of Mama Earth. While Earth Day has led to remarkable environmental awareness, this year’s celebration looks far different than the other 50 Earth Days before it.
420 Special: Weed Around The World
Whether legal or not, people all over the world are enjoying the sweet comfort of Mary Jane, and have been for thousands of years. While the global cannabis industry isn’t free of its laundry list of problems (partially thanks to the infamous war of drugs), there’s plenty of countries that are fully, if not partially, 4/20 friendly.
Morning Routines: The Best Kind of Self-Care (And, Why You Need One)
I only started committing to a morning routine last year and, let me tell ya, it has absolutely made all the difference.
Committing to a morning routine won’t automatically send abundance into your life…or, will it?
Why I Dont Believe In Flygskam
Coined by Sweden singer Staffan Lindberg, flygskam literally translates to “flight shame.” The anti-flying movement shames people who fly and encourages train travel in an effort to lower carbon emissions.
Why Recycling Won't Save Us From The Plastic Crisis
Recycling may feel like you’re solving the world’s plastic problem, but when you dig just below the surface, this “eco-friendly” option has a multitude of problems.
Yosemite is MAGIC
I finally had the chance to go to Yosemite and I basked--no, SHOWERED--in all its magnificent, breathtaking glory. I totally get John Muir, now. There is no other explanation for the creation of such majestic mountains other than God (...or maybe--I'm going to take a wild guess here--the divine power of nature??)
The World Has A Trash Problem
Yeah, I know you know, but we're still going to talk about it.
Why You Should NOT Go to a Full Moon Party
If you've thought about going to Koh Phangan, then you've probably thought about attending the infamous full moon party.
Here’s Some Travel Advice From the Backpacking Wise
As I look back on my past three months of travel, I can definitely say I'm slightly wiser than when I started. If I had to give advice, it would be this:
What It’s Like to Travel During Tet in Vietnam
Experiencing Tet, the Vietnamese New Year or the Lunar New Year, in Vietnam is no doubt a unique and cultural experience. It usually lasts from Feb 27-Jan 2 and everyone is buzzing even days or weeks beforehand to prepare for the celebration.
PSA: You Should Not Skip Pai On Your Thailand Trip
The beauty of PaiPai is by far the most beautiful place in Thailand. Located high in the mountains, there's no where you can go without being surrounded by beautiful and luscious mountainous peaks.