One of my first-ever blog posts was on Less Offsets and what they are doing to help combat the CO2 emissions from air travel. As the demand for more environmentally responsible travel increases, more airlines and travel companies are stepping up to do their part in the fight against climate change. In late 2019, low-costContinue reading “Trees for Emissions”
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Voluntourism: Helping or Hurting?
If you are reading this blog then it probably means you are at least somewhat interested in protecting the planet and making a difference in the world. This is a good thing! The biggest detriment to our planet right now is people not caring and by consequence not minding their actions or actively trying toContinue reading “Voluntourism: Helping or Hurting?”
Product Power: Toothpaste
Everyone brushes their teeth (well… we hope they do). This means that everyone needs toothpaste. Typically, we buy large tubes of it once every few months. When travelling, particularly by air, we usually opt for the small, travel-sized tubes that won’t get nabbed by airport security. The big problem with all of this? The plastic!Continue reading “Product Power: Toothpaste”
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, TCB! Why am I quoting a 1960s Arethra Franklin hit? Because respect is (or at least should be) at the core of everything we do – especially when traveling. Now, when I talk about respect, I of course mean respect for other people, but that’s not where it ends. Respect when traveling inContinue reading “R-E-S-P-E-C-T”
Product Power: Shampoo Bars
Let’s talk hair for a minute. Washing your hair while traveling can be difficult for so many reasons: Shampoo is hard to pack. Shampoos in other countries are different and the bottles are in a different language. Water in other countries can be very different from what you’re used to at home. Shampoo bottles areContinue reading “Product Power: Shampoo Bars”
The Ethical Traveler 