sustainability

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…

When planning my travels in Honduras, I knew that I wanted to make a stop at the famous Mayan ruins of Copán. Little did I know, the nearby town of…

Do you ever find that, when connecting with other travelers around the world, the conversation sometimes struggles to move beyond the surface level? I’ve had countless interactions in hostels with…

You 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…

While 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…

We 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…

I 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…

Today’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?…

“I want to inspire people to travel.” A typical tagline on many of the thousands of travel blogs out on the internet. The more I see this tag line or…

Travel 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…