Over the last year, I’ve been reading anything I could get my hands on that shares advice on how we can care for our environment. To help others who want to learn more about this topic, I’ve put together a guide to the best zero waste books. From reducing your waste to becoming minimalist, there’s …
Sustainability
Eco friendly traveler gift guide
While travel is not the most environmentally friendly activity, we can still take actions to reduce our negative impact on the environment when we’re traveling. We can do this by making sustainable, eco-friendly decisions. Whether it’s the items we purchase, refusing disposable plastic products or making informed decisions on the tours we take, we can …
The Ultimate Guide to Responsible Travel in Hoi An
Despite being a smaller city compared to Saigon or Hanoi, I found Hoi An to be the perfect place to travel sustainably. To help other travelers visiting Hoi An, I’ve put together a guide to responsible travel in Hoi An. If you want to support local communities and shop at boutiques where everything is ethically …
A sustainable Mekong Delta private tour to Cai Be
Visiting the Mekong Delta (even if it was just a glimpse!) was our favorite experience in Vietnam. I’d always wanted to see the floating markets here, and this Mekong Delta private tour was the perfect way to do it. In this post, I’ll share our experience booking a local day tour to the town of …
Responsible travel guide to Vietnam
Before I traveled to Vietnam, I had high hopes about traveling responsibly in Vietnam. My aim was not only to produce as little waste as possible (avoiding plastics especially) but also to make responsible travel choices. I chose local tour operators rather than big tour companies and planned to do very little souvenir shopping. Since …
Bai Tu Long Bay: A Sustainable Halong Bay Alternative
This post is sharing my non-sponsored experience visiting Bai Tu Long Bay (a great Halong bay alternative) with a company called Indochina Junk. I hope my Indochina Junk review helps other travelers who want to make responsible choices! An introduction to Halong Bay Halong Bay is a bay area located in the Quang Ninh Province …
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My honest zero(ish) waste travel experience in Vietnam
While we live in an age of perfect Instagram shots, blemish-free photos, and pristine holiday snaps, I want to be 100% honest and authentic about my first zero-waste holiday. Before I left for Vietnam, I had dreams of the perfect zero-waste holiday. I wouldn’t use any straws, plastic drink bottles and I would make sustainable …
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Why this travel blogger is re-thinking their love of travel
It’s no secret I love traveling and exploring the world. I mean – I have a whole blog dedicated to travel and helping others plan their trips. I’m not exaggerating when I say I need travel in my life like a sugar addict needs cake. But… (and there’s a but!) The last few months have …
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