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”
Tag Archives: sustainability
Product Roundup: Sustainable Luggage
Picking the perfect bag for your trip is tough! There are so many out there to choose from, and they can be hella’ expensive! So what’s the intrepid traveler to do? When buying luggage, there is much to consider: Size and carrying capacity Weight of the bag when empty Ease of moving and carrying PriceContinue reading “Product Roundup: Sustainable Luggage”
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?”
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”
The Mamirauá Institute
The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil is one of the most important ecosystems on our planet. Sometimes called the lungs of the planet, the rainforest cleans the air of greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, and other toxins, and provides a huge portion of the oxygen we need to live. It produces life-giving precipitation across the globe andContinue reading “The Mamirauá Institute”
The Ethical Traveler 