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The Psychology of Sustainability and Travel (Interview with an Environmental Scientist)
I’m back with an interview I’m so excited to share. I met Teja on the Horizon through the internet, which seems an increasingly common statement of mine since I started blogging. I’ve been following Teja on twitter for a while and saw so many tweets that really resonated with me. I knew I wanted to […]
How to Spend an Idyllic Afternoon in Indiana (A Spencer Farm Review)
You could claim that “Indiana” is basically synonymous with “farming” and I wouldn’t really debate you. Of course, there is so much more to this state than just farms, but as a born and raised Hoosier* I can assure you there are an abundance of farms to choose from which you literally cannot miss if […]
Your Simple Eco-Friendly Guide to Indiana
I’ve grown up in Indiana my whole life and I’ve been blogging about sustainable travel for over three years now. It seemed well overdue to put together an eco-friendly guide to Indiana. Our mayor created the Office of Sustainability back in 2008 with the hopes of turning Indianapolis into a hotspot for sustainability in the […]
What is sustainable travel? The essentials you need to know
The tourism industry is constantly evolving and new trends always emerging as more people take to exploring the world every year. Sustainable travel is one of the many new terms to enter the travel lexicon in recent years. Given the environmental issues our planet is facing though, it’s also a term here to stay – […]
Slow fashion and sustainable travel – My journey with consuming less
Slow fashion [sloh fash-uhn] (n) A movement to shift our fashion consumption choices to be more ethical and sustainable, largely through buying less and making sure what we buy is long-lasting and high quality. Closely related to slow travel, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of traveling through spending more time in one place. I […]
Say It With Your Socks: A Conscious Step Brand Review
I try to buy most of my clothes used these days, but with some exceptions for items I plan to wear for a while, or things I prefer firsthand (socks and underwear). When I do purchase clothes “firsthand”, I try to find brands that are eco-friendly, fair trade, or otherwise supporting a cause I love. […]
Eco-Travel Isn’t A One Size Fits All: Thoughts on Location Privilege and Sustainability
Perhaps it’s the fact the global pandemic has given me ample time to reflect, contemplate, and analyze. Perhaps it’s my recent move from an apartment to a house, about a mile down the road. Or maybe it’s my new job with my first benefits and salary, or the new bike my boyfriend bought me as […]
The Ultimate Guide to Small Businesses in Downtown Indianapolis
I’ve lived in Indiana nearly all my life and lately have been getting to know the Downtown Indianapolis area since I’ve moved closer. I’ve been delighted to realize there’s a plethora of a host of thriving small businesses that can easily meet your needs and interests. When COVID-19 began, so many of us watched small […]
Sustainable luxury tourism? Norwegian tour operator, Up Norway shows how it can be done
Sustainable luxury tourism can sound like an oxymoron at first listen. After all, luxury is synonymous to excess, opulence, richness – in travel and in daily life it can sometimes be synonymous to waste, or overindulgence. But Norwegian tour operator Up Norway, and their CEO Torunn Tronsvagg, would push back on that notion. They believe […]