I had heard and read about the infamous post-travel blues that long-term travellers get when returning home. And I came to realise that it can be quite a challenging experience. However, I think referring to the experience of coming home as post-travel depression – as many travel bloggers do – is somewhat problematic: it can diminish the seriousness…
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Travelling as a vegan can sometimes present a few challenges. There’s no doubt that in some countries it’s much easier to find vegan food than others. Yet, even if you’re in a small town without a single place that offers something vegan or ‘veganisable’, you shouldn’t have a problem buying fruits, veggies, grains and everything…
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In terms of transport, flying is without a doubt the most environmentally damaging way to travel. The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) informs us that just one return flight from London to New York produces a greater carbon footprint than a whole year’s personal allowance needed to keep the climate safe. With constant warnings from climate…
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Travelling ethically means taking into account the consequences of your actions – how your travel choices and experiences impact people and the environment. You can do certain activities abroad that benefit cruel industries or you can make decisions that benefit local communities and wildlife instead. When these decisions are consistent with your moral principles, this…
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I read an interesting article titled ‘How Traveling Abroad in Your Twenties Will Ruin Your Life’ and the clickbait title dragged me into what I thought would be a rant on how travelling will ruin your career prospects. But what the author delivers instead is a tongue-in-cheek and extremely relatable sentiment about how travel obsession. For…
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