small footprints, big adventures
sustainable, ethical & responsible family travel + eco-aware & conscious lifestyle
We spent a beautiful autumn morning at Moo to Ewe sanctuary for farmed animals! We love animal experiences that aren’t zoos or forced participation (like our ethical elephant experience in Thailand), and we love to support animals that have been rescued and are now well taken care of. This is...
Travelling is one of life’s best experiences, but it comes with a high price tag. Travel obviously costs money, and it can also negatively impact the environment. However, there are ways to travel more sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint throughout your adventures. With much of the world looking to...
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...
Trekking in Chiang Mai is a wonderful activity to explore the lush, hilly and beautiful region. There are many hikes to take through different parts of Chiang Mai: from the city and into the mountains, to waterfalls and temples, and through jungles and small towns. Our family has trekked through...
I love Victoria’s capital city Melbourne, and I love supporting social enterprise cafes and restaurants whenever we’re out and about. Melbourne is known for its cafe culture and foodie scene, and now the amount of ethical and responsible choices is so big, you’ll struggle to sample them all in one...
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