For me, to travel slowly and responsibly is to wander with awareness of oneself, to soak up rich cultures and environments with an open mind, and to take care of our shared planet along the way. Travel slowly with me!
As a purveyor of sustainable and eco-friendly travel, I want to share some ways in which we can all promote sustainable tourism for a better, greener future! Tourism in the world as we know it today is highly destructive; natural parks and trails are getting trampled,...
Slow travel is becoming a popular buzz word. But what does it really mean? For years, I have slowly traveled around the world and never labeled it as such, until I realized the importance of it. By talking about slow travel and what that implies, hopefully, more...
Having lived in going on seven countries now, I can easily say I've had to pack for moving abroad more times than I can truly keep up with! Over the years of my travels to other lands, I've had to narrow down what exactly I need to take with me for each move. My first...
“Slow travel now rivals the fly-to-Barcelona-for-lunch culture. Advocates savour the journey, travelling by train or boat or bicycle, or even on foot, rather than crammed into an airplane. They take time to plug into the local culture instead of racing through a list of tourist traps.”
-Carl Honoré, author of In Praise of Slow
Whenever you travel, you inevitably have an impact local communities that you visit. Make it positive.
Say no to plastic, practice Leave No Trace, and keep sustainability at the forefront of your travels.
No matter how you travel, you’re setting an example. Strive for more meaningful travel expereiences.