Let's be honest: the state of the world is a mess. Whether or not you believe in global warming (yes, it's a real thing), you have to admit that humans haven't treated our home well. There are massive clusters of plastic floating in the oceans, straws washing up on beaches, and animals being injured … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Help the Environment Daily
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Flying Above the Nazca Lines
My grandparents traveled to Peru decades ago, so when I told them that I was traveling there, they insisted that I fly over Nazca (or Nasca). It wasn't in my plans, even though the famous lines do interest me, because I was worried about fitting in the time, but in the end, I was glad I did. I got … [Read more...] about Flying Above the Nazca Lines
Visiting Banff in the Summer
A few weeks back, my family and I took our first vacation together in a number of years. Previously, we'd been to Puerto Rico and Maine, but it had been many years since we could all sync our schedules. After seeing pictures of iconic Lake Louise, pictured above, my mom chose our destination: Banff … [Read more...] about Visiting Banff in the Summer
Experiments in Tiny Living
The older I get, the less I need in terms of space. When I lived in Sydney, I lived in a tiny room that had sparse furniture but it was exactly what I needed since I was living out of a backpack. Even when I travel, I like to choose unique accommodations that are small on space, but are just what I … [Read more...] about Experiments in Tiny Living
How to Responsibly Visit Crystal River
In my years of travel, I've become smarter about the animal encounters I engage in. I learned my lesson about riding elephants in Thailand and have avoided places like tiger "sanctuaries" and poorly run zoos and aquariums. So when I planned a trip to the Crystal River area in Florida, I was unsure … [Read more...] about How to Responsibly Visit Crystal River