It is inevitable that you will feel tired of the daily grind. Getting caught in a routine can be quite stressful and there will be times when all you will want to do is give in to the exhaustion but then you stop yourself from doing so because you can’t; if you don’t keep going,...
The world is cautiously opening back up: as vaccination programmes are rolled out worldwide, travel looks like it might soon be on the cards again. But as we prepare to take off towards new destinations, all giddy with post-lockdown excitement, let’s take with us the knowledge that, hopefully, the pandemic has imparted upon us. The...
A sustainable home, no matter how minimalistic its aesthetic, needs some texture to add some warmth and interesting visual points. Textiles make the perfect addition to any home as it captures cultural stories, honours ancient techniques and the item itself enhances any room or space. Thus textiles are the perfect keepsake to collect when you’re...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Packing cubes are a game changer for any traveller as it takes away the hassle of trying to neatly fold and fit everything into a suitcase or sustainable backpack and remembering where you packed everything. You can place small accessories...
As COVID restrictions ease around the world, many of us cannot wait to get back to travel. But as excitement to explore the world takes over, it’s important to keep sustainability at the forefront of our minds. Lockdowns may have been taxing for us, but they proved to be a much-needed break for our planet:...
Africa is a traveler’s absolute delight not just because the continent permits an enjoyment of complete anonymity but also because of its very many unfamiliar territories and cultures. A vast and highly diverse continent full of fascinating cultures, dramatic scenery and extraordinary wildlife, Africa offers incredible travel experiences that can’t be found elsewhere in the...
I fell for Kangaroo Island from my first visit. I recall standing on a headland on the island’s southern coast, near Remarkable Rocks (a popular tourist site), and being awestruck by the Southern Ocean. The island (Australia’s third-largest after Tasmania and Melville Island) is one of 16 designated National Landscapes and arguably South Australia’s greatest...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. For more than six years, our beloved second-hand Volkswagen van has been there for us as we travelled through drought-ridden agricultural regions, escaped to serene coastal towns, road-tripped Australia’s east coast, and spent many days sleeping under its solid steel frame...
After 2020’s pandemic clipped our travel wings, no doubt many of you will be planning an adventure-filled 2021, whether your travel itinerary involves jet-setting to a remote eco travel destination in the Philippines, a local staycation or even travelling the coastline #vanlife style. Don’t have any travel plans per se but do a daily commute...
2021 is bringing some much needed hope with news of a COVID-19 vaccine that will enable many to get back to their usual routine. After months of being grounded in our homes due to the pandemic, it’s not surprising that many of us have a travel itch that we’re looking to scratch and some of...
This post was sponsored by Tinggly. As Christmas approaches, consumerism reaches a frenzied peak egged on by societal expectations, peer pressure and clever marketing. With the purchase of gifts, food and drinks, decorations and single-use drinkware and tableware, Christmas is undoubtedly the most wasteful holiday of the year. However, pushing back on gift giving particularly...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Whether you’ve just picked up photography as a hobby, are starting your own ethical and sustainable fashion blog and need some camera gear or just need one for a weekend trip away, these conscious brands are making ethical and eco-friendly camera bags...