I am based in New Zealand - probably the best place to be in the world right now (but I would say that!). All international travel has been suspended in the meantime, and a visit to NZ also entails 2 weeks in managed isolation (if you can get a booking). Before Covid many New Zealanders were wondering if we were overdoing tourism - many places were overrun with international tourists, with locals simply staying away. Small settlements like … [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...]
