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...]
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...]
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...]
5 Tips to Save Energy and be Sustainable When Traveling
Every woman out there who is passionate about traveling knows how exciting each and every trip can be. However, this excitement shouldn’t be so overwhelming that you forget the importance of saving energy and being sustainable when traveling. Being a traveler you appreciate and love the environment by default - so why not help in protecting it when visiting new destinations? Don’t just be a tourist, be a sustainable tourist. Here are some tips … [Read more...]
