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sustainable family travel, eco-aware & conscious living
No doubt you’ve heard of fast fashion, but do you know why it’s a bad thing? This guest post from Ankur Pradhan details some of the worst offenders and how they’re polluting the Earth. Fast fashion satisfies our innate desire for constant innovation, immediate consumption, and cost-effectiveness; however, it sucks...
Essential oils are hugely popular at the moment, and for good reason! They’re natural and they get results. They’ve been used for thousands of years but I don’t believe they’ve ever been as understood or accessible as they are today. It’s great for those of us who turn to plants...
Prepare to be amazed: there are SO MANY sustainable Australian swimwear brands! This post lists all of the brands who use eco-friendly materials and production methods, and are also ethically made. And unlike other articles, this guide lists options for men, babies, kids, and teens as well as women, so...
Use this guide to find sustainable gift ideas for kids, adults & pets! They’re ethical, eco-friendly, practical & suitable for any occasion.
Have you ever tried hemp clothing? It’s naturally antibacterial, resistant to odours, moisture-wicking, and it gets softer as it ages. So you can imagine how great hemp is for underwear! Wama Underwear contacted me to see if I was keen on trying some of their products, and of course I...
Do you love or loathe family camping? We love it but it always takes SO MUCH preparation and packing up! So I asked Tadej, the founder of Camping Valley, how to camp with less stuff and less stress, and he responded with this excellent guide to minimalist camping for us....
Although travelling far isn’t really an option at present, if you’re anything like me you’re still dreaming about it and taking short trips close to home whenever possible! While researching or taking mini-breaks, it makes sense to learn about about zero waste travel so that international travel opens up again,...
We love Thailand! We travelled there when our kids were three and seven and have many more places we want to explore on another trip or two. Most areas of Thailand are great destinations for family travel, but as a few areas are not so kid-friendly, I’m pleased to present...
This is a guest post from Natasha from the Mindful feet travel blog, who’s sharing her insights into being a responsible traveller in Vienna. Natasha is a “serial expat”, moving countries every couple of years or so with her partner. She writes about zero waste travel, slow and sustainable travel...
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