Okay, okay, so you’ve picked the destination, bought your plane ticket and booked the hotel. You also may have also figured out everything you need to take. But, what are you gonna put it all in? Now my luggage has done me right for the past 10 years or so. I bought it when I […]
What you pack might have a lesser impact on the environment than say the type of transportation you use, but it makes an impact nonetheless. And you know what they say about small steps (they turn into miles, people!). From the weight of your bag to the stuff you take with you, there are big […]
Okay, so you’ve figured out where you’re going to go on your next trip, and you’ve figured out how you’re going to get there. Next stop on the ethical travel train is figuring out where you’re going to stay. My husband and I often camp or try to stay with friends/family when we travel — […]
Unless you are staying local, one of the biggest impacts our travels have comes from the transportation we use to get where we’re going. Planes, cars, boats and trains are all significant sources of carbon emissions. But not all modes of transportation are created equal, different modes of transportation come with different environmental costs. The […]
Summer is here, and that can only mean one thing — travel season is upon us. That is why starting today (and continuing until who knows when), I will be starting a series on ethical travel — trying to answer your (and my) questions on how to be a better traveler. I could blame it […]