I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Most of us take trees for granted. There are oak trees over 100 years old near my house and my hometown is one of the greenest, literally not eco-friendly, cities in the United States. They mean clean air and shade to protect us from the damaging sun as … [Read more...] about Reforestation and Recycling, Plants and Paper
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Making Water Filters with Wine to Water
Water is our most precious resource. You hear it all the time on television. And despite situations like the drought in California, it doesn't really affect our daily lives. We still have water to drink, cook with and bathe with. But what if we didn't? In my travels, I've visited plenty of … [Read more...] about Making Water Filters with Wine to Water
The Importance of Responsible Travel
Responsible travel is a term frequently used by brands and those in marketing, but what does it really mean? Why is it important to consumers? How can you be responsible when you travel? Every tour company has its own definition, but this one from Intrepid Travel's responsible business page sums it … [Read more...] about The Importance of Responsible Travel
5 Post Graduate Options for Aspiring Travelers
So you're graduating from college (or high school). Now, what? I looked through my options a few months before graduation and considered a number of things like graduate school, volunteering and work at newspapers. But I didn't pick any of them and decided to travel instead. There are a … [Read more...] about 5 Post Graduate Options for Aspiring Travelers
On Penance and the Power of Voice
Four years ago, on my first trip to Thailand, I was naïvely excited about getting up close with an elephant. I visited a camp, rode an elephant and was entertained by the shows and paintings. Saying I didn't know any better would be a cop out. I was so captivated by the creatures that I wasn't … [Read more...] about On Penance and the Power of Voice