You know, I used to be one of those tourists. Zip into a city, hit all the big spots, take a million photos for the ‘gram, and then zip out. Felt like I was just ticking boxes. And honestly?...
So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we travel and the mark we leave, you know? Especially with island spots, they’re so beautiful but also super fragile. I’ve always loved island getaways, but the usual tourist trail...
Alright, so “carbon-neutral holidays.” Sounds a bit like something out of a fancy brochure, doesn’t it? And if I’m honest, I used to roll my eyes a bit at that kind of talk. But then, things kinda changed for...
So, I’ve been hiking for ages, right? Just loved getting out there. But for a long time, I never really thought much beyond just… walking. Then, a few years back, I was on this trail, a really popular one,...
So, you’ve seen those flashy pictures online, haven’t you? People grinning, covered in paint, or hugging kids in some far-off place, all under the banner of “volunteer-driven tourism.” Makes you think, “Wow, I can travel AND be a good...
So, I’d been feeling a bit off about my travels lately. You know, that whole rush-in, see-the-sights, rush-out kind of thing. It started to feel a bit empty, and honestly, a bit wasteful. I wanted something that felt more,...
Alright, so we decided to give this “green safari” thing a shot. Heard a lot about responsible travel and all that, and figured, why not? Seemed like the right thing to do, you know, try and see the animals...
So, plastic-free holidays. Sounds a bit intense, right? I kinda stumbled into trying this, wasn’t exactly a grand plan from the get-go. I’d seen some pictures online, you know, beaches just buried in plastic crap, and it properly got...
Okay, so folks sometimes ask me how I go about my adventure travels without, you know, leaving a huge mess behind for the planet. It’s not like I’m some perfect eco-saint, far from it. But I did start to...
Alright, so I’ve been meaning to share this for a while. It’s about my little dive into the world of eco-tourism certification programs. Not as a big-shot consultant or anything, just me, curious and trying to figure things out...