‘I was all booked for a trip to Bulgaria in June, then staying on in Eastern Europe, and now we can’t go.(Christine)I had booked a cooking tour of Vietnam with Pete Mathias which has been cancelled(Lyndell)I was about to walk the Routeburn when we went into lockdown.(Fiona)I was going on a family holiday to the hot pools at Miranda in the second week of Alert 4.(Zita)’ Instead we all stayed safe at home... The big trip of the week was to … [Read more...]
Doing good while travelling? What’s wrong with voluntourism?
I walk along the brown Thu Bon river,in the golden beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An. I skirt the groups of Japanese tourists in traditional dress, Vietnamese women slender in white Ao Dai, and older women enticing me on to their brilliantly painted boats. I am neither tempted nor diverted: my goal is in sight. An ethical, local based craft collective, a charity that helps disadvantaged Vietnamese people and their families to … [Read more...]
How I Restored An Old Caravan Into a Beautiful Living Space
I recently bought an old caravan to restore, and had no idea of the difficulties involved with this crazy, but in the end, fulfilling, super challenge I had set for myself. There was the fact that trusty Bunnings, the Recycling Centre and nearby searches, which always carried the supplies to work on the house and unit I had recently renovated, did not carry the intricate materials necessary to fix certain areas of the van. I was … [Read more...]
Five Climate Friendlier ways to Travel
I am a Climate Change Activist and promoter of women and travel. I have had to do some thinking of whether these two things are a contradiction. In this article I begin a reflection on how (and if) I can hold these two passions together as I explore climate friendlier ways to travel. Would love your feedback The bottom line for me is that travel can no longer be about ticking off countries to visit. Travel now must be adaptive to the … [Read more...]
Expert Tips for Working Remotely and Traveling Solo as a Woman
There’s no reason you should avoid working remotely or traveling alone just because of your gender. While it can seem overwhelming to consider all the things that could go wrong, just think about how the positives of a new adventure outweigh the negatives. You’ll have experiences to last you a lifetime. Not only that, but you’ll further your creativity as you broaden your horizons. Check out several tips to help you jumpstart independently … [Read more...]
Companies that pay it forward – why you should choose to be a conscious traveller
Tourism can be both a blessing and a curse. As visitors, we are drawn to pristine environments populated by friendly locals who are falling over themselves to welcome us into their world. Adverts and articles paint a picture of perfection and convince us that somehow we’re being short changed if we accept anything less. Energy-guzzling air conditioning, food that’s travelled more miles than we have and towels that see more … [Read more...]
A Toast to Travel – live like a local in Tuscany for a week
Natalie and John started A Toast to Travel to share their love of travel and living well with others (You!). After a life in Corporate America, they have entered a phase of life where having exceptional experiences, shared with others, has become their mission. We want our guests to enjoy life like we do. Natalie served as Chair for the United Nations Association Chicago for gender equality and in working with more and more women, it … [Read more...]
The Best Countries To Visit As A Coffee Lover
There are times when I think my coffee addiction is getting out of control. Recently I sat down and started to plan a world trip, which would entail visiting the best coffee drinking cities across the globe. The variety of different coffees, methods of production, and the addition of various Monin syrups would make this a varied and memorable experience, with no two cups ever tasting the same. Hopefully, this list will inspire fellow coffee … [Read more...]
Ten Top Tips For Travelling around Europe on a Budget
Don't let money worries squash the wanderlust in you. Traveling on a budget is not as tough as it sounds and with some quick and easy tips you can easily learn how to do so. It will be far more exciting to see and travel more on the budget you have instead of just going to one place and staying put because you can't rough it out - instead you could have an adventure in Europe. Observe these tips, and you will soon find yourself to be the … [Read more...]
Travel Cheap – Travel can be for everyone
It is often stated that travel is for those who can afford it. With a variety of creative strategies available to less bank rolled travelers this doesn’t have to be the case. There are many ways to stretch the travel dollar and sometimes even to make money while out on the road. Savvy wanderers are finding ways to see everything without breaking the bank. You might be surprised at some of the ways you can shave dollars off that dream … [Read more...]
