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Tai Dam Village in Thailand: The “People Without a Country”

Among the lush valleys and undulating hills of Loei province lies the Tai Dam village in Chiang Khan, Thailand. Named for the black robes worn by both men and women, the Tai Dam — known as “Black Thai”...

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Travel Packing List for the Eco-Conscious Traveller (It All Fits in This...

Packing light is the way to travel. If you’re an eco-conscious traveller like us, or just trying to travel more minimalist, then this eco-friendly travel packing list is for you. Got a suitcase? Forget...

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Berlin Green Travel Guide

Our Berlin green travel guide, for travellers who want to experience eco-friendly and sustainable Berlin. When we arrived in Berlin, the first thing we saw was abandoned buildings and graffiti...

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Swimming with Whale Sharks in Isla Holbox | Is It Sustainable?

Swimming with whale sharks in Isla Holbox was the most incredible but intimidating experience. You can’t even begin to imagine just what jumping into the water with the world’s biggest fish will feel...

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Make Your Own Peanut Butter in Guatemala

Ever wanted to learn to make your own peanut butter? If you really want to see how to make natural, organic peanut butter in Guatemala, then you’re in luck. We met Lidia, a local Guatemalan who makes...

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Ecofiltro Water Filter Factory Tour in Guatemala

Ecofiltro is a social enterprise who provide clean drinking water for rural communities in Guatemala. Their water filters can be seen across Guatemala. We had the chance to visit the factory where...

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A Day with an Indigenous Community in Santa Catarina Barahona

Small Change 4 Big Change is a charity dedicated to helping the indigenous families of Santa Catarina Barahona help themselves through education and sustainable farming. Lisa Mitchell de Mena founded...

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Best Travel Destinations + WIN Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017

If you’re anything like me, all you want to do is wrap up all snug this Christmas holiday and start planning your 2017 travel adventure. I’ve just read Lonely Planet’s best in travel for 2017 and...

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Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico

Imagine walking into a forest where thousands of dark orange butterflies are swirling through the trees. Sounds like something dreams are made of. That’s what it felt like too. In Autumn and Winter,...

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Portland City Guide

Portland has been on our must-visit list since forever. We heard it was a hipster mecca with an exploding vegetarian and vegan scene way back and its green credentials and continued commitment to...

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La Paz, Baja California Travel Guide

Baja California is the edge of the world: one of the western-most stretches of land before the endless Pacific Ocean. Orange and pink rock formations overlook azure waters from beneath a searing sky....

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Eco-Tourism in Aruba

Aruba is a Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. I’d never heard of the little Dutch-owned island of Aruba until just recently – but though it’s unbeknown to many of us Brits, it’s a popular...

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Best Gifts for Travellers

Need the best gifts for travellers, backpackers and wanderlusters? This travel gift guide includes unique travel gifts, travel essentials, travel photography gifts and more. Read on for my top...

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Singapore Travel Guide | What To Do with a Stopover in Singapore

In this Singapore travel guide, we share the best travel tips for a stopover in Singapore that takes in all of the city’s best sights without breaking the bank. Known as the gateway to Asia, Singapore...

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Orangutans in Borneo | Our Rainforest Adventure

The best place to see orangutans in the wild is Tanjung Puting National Park on the island of Borneo. There are said to be 6000 orangutans in the park. Borneo is shared by three countries: Indonesia,...

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Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka at Udawalawe National Park

Wild elephants in Sri Lanka were a huge highlight on our trip. On our safari in Udawalawe National Park, we saw herds of elephants, baby elephants and elephants bathing in the mud. We held our breath,...

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Zero Waste Living Guide

Zero waste living and reducing plastic waste is always on our mind. We’ve tried hard to cut down our plastic use during our travels over the years. Now we’re learning more and more about the zero waste...

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How to Pack Light

Packing light can feel like an insurmountable challenge, but after reading these packing light tips you’ll know the secrets to keeping your travel bags light. I’ve been travelling internationally for...

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Slow Travel – What is Slow Travel and How to Experience It

Slow travel is how we like to travel. We often get asked why we spend so long travelling in just one destination. We made a conscious decision to put a stop to fast travel. Rushing around famous sights...

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What is Sustainable Travel? (and How to Be a Sustainable Traveller)

Sustainable travel should be the only way we travel. From excessive air travel that causes harmful CO2 emissions to package holiday resorts that are built on natural areas, international travel and...

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