With all that is going on in the world, it's more important than ever to be mindful of how you use plastics and other packaging. Being stuck at home instead of traveling has given me time to consider the waste I produce and how to minimize it. I've talked about easy ways to help the environment … [Read more...] about Limiting Plastics and Packaging at Home
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In the Heart of Soweto
There is something magical about Soweto. Yes, it was a prison designed by our oppressors, but it also gave us a sense of self-determination and control. Soweto was ours. It had an aspirational quality that you don’t find elsewhere. In America the dream is to make it out of the ghetto. In Soweto, … [Read more...] about In the Heart of Soweto
Easy Ways to Help the Environment Daily
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
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
Avoiding Fast Fashion
I mostly write about travel, but I also think it's important to talk about responsible elements of everyday life. In my travels, I've seen landfills that covered the sides of mountains, constantly smoldering from fires meant to destroy them, but they remain for years without biodegrading. I feel … [Read more...] about Avoiding Fast Fashion