Saturday morning was the last I spent at my parent’s house, after three months of living there. They live by the water and I have been getting up early some mornings to go for kayak on the lake. It ain’t a half bad way to start the day. I was paddling down my favourite creek,…
This is the last post in my plastic-free travel series, which is aimed at helping you green up your travels, with as little effort as possible on your part. I’ll also be posting tips on the Birdgehls Facebook page – give it a like and follow along. Feel free to sign up to my newsletter…
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Responsible travel is not just a trend. It’s a way of life. Yet it can be outright confusing to know where to start. Luckily, we’re here to help. These sustainable travel tips will help you tread lightly, as you explore your way around our beautiful planet. Should you only stay in eco-friendly lodgings? Is flying…
So what exactly is responsible travel or tourism? And how does it relate to sustainable or eco-tourism? Let’s explore.
Last week I wrote about my concerns regarding what kind of harm we do as individuals when we travel. In the interest of bringing it back to the basics, I decided to examine what I take with me when I venture out yonder. I started with my toiletries. As I looked into it, I realised…