As travelers, we are consumers: of cultures, experiences, and obviously, resources, such as food and water. But what happens when we travel someplace new, and we consume resources at the…
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How Not To Talk About Travel: Moving Beyond Stereotypes, Cliches, And Reductionism
by Alissaby Alissa 8 commentsOnce upon a time, I was browsing some travel blogs online while dreaming (and possibly scheming!) about a future trip. I stumbled across a blog post written by one of…
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How Travelers Can Combat Overtourism Around The Globe
by Alissaby Alissa 9 commentsYou know the feeling: you’ve finally embarked on your dream trip, to that special city or site that you’ve wanted to visit for ages, that lucky others have shared amazing…
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Zero Waste Travel: Your Packing List For A Trash-Free Trip
by AlissaWhile traveling, certain sites are par for the course: beautiful landmarks, amazing natural wonders, and stunning landscapes. And trash, lots of trash. Have you ever found yourself wandering a picturesque…
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Eco-Friendly Travel Tips For The Environmentally Conscious Traveler
by AlissaWe all know that travel can be transformative, awe-inspiring, and expose us to amazing sights, sounds, and experiences around the globe. However, one of the dirty and (not so) little…
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Wandering While Bloody: Interview With Traveler And Menstrual Activist Emilie Pichot
by Alissaby Alissa 6 commentsI am so excited to present you with the next installment of my menstruation and travel series, this time in the form of an interview! Earlier this summer I put together…
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How To Drastically Improve In A Foreign Language…Without Immersion Through Travel
by Alissaby Alissa 2 commentsI’m a huge lover of languages, and a big proponent of language learning in conjunction with travel. Language learning, even just the basics, helps us connect to cultures and people…
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The Travelers’ Guide To Sustainable Menstrual Products
by Alissaby Alissa 2 commentsToday’s post is about, you guessed it… menstruation! Even just a few years ago, I had no idea that there were any menstrual products beyond commercial-brand pads and tampons. Menstrual cups?…
We’re going to talk about sex, while traveling and not. This article gets into everything sexual health for people of all genders, and discusses sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and pregnancy…
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Is Travel Exploitative? 9 Tips For Responsible Travel
by AlissaTravel is a beautiful thing that we all seem to love to do. It enables us to see the world in all of its complexity. Travel helps people become more…