The Altruistic Traveller
  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Cambodia
    • Colombia
    • Europe
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Laos
    • Malaysia
    • Maldives
    • Myanmar
    • Mexico
    • Nepal
    • Philippines
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Travel Resources
    • What is Responsible Tourism
    • How to be a Sustainable Traveller
    • What is Community-based Tourism
    • Responsible Volunteering
    • The Rise of Impact Travel
    • Ethical Animal Encounters
    • The Importance of Fair Trade
    • Responsible Travel Websites
    • Sustainable Tourism Podcasts
    • Travel Insurance (that covers COVID-19)
  • About Me
    • The Altruistic Traveller Story
    • Personal Stories
    • Podcast Interviews
  • Media
    • Featured In
    • Work with me
    • Submit a Guest Blog Post
    • Book a Podcast Interview
  • Support
  • Contact Me

The Altruistic Traveller

Banner
  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Cambodia
    • Colombia
    • Europe
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Laos
    • Malaysia
    • Maldives
    • Myanmar
    • Mexico
    • Nepal
    • Philippines
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Travel Resources
    • What is Responsible Tourism
    • How to be a Sustainable Traveller
    • What is Community-based Tourism
    • Responsible Volunteering
    • The Rise of Impact Travel
    • Ethical Animal Encounters
    • The Importance of Fair Trade
    • Responsible Travel Websites
    • Sustainable Tourism Podcasts
    • Travel Insurance (that covers COVID-19)
  • About Me
    • The Altruistic Traveller Story
    • Personal Stories
    • Podcast Interviews
  • Media
    • Featured In
    • Work with me
    • Submit a Guest Blog Post
    • Book a Podcast Interview
  • Support
  • Contact Me
Category:

Personal Stories

  • Personal Stories

    The one with the reflections of 33

    by Bianca Caruana June 30, 2020
    June 30, 2020

    I really do love birthdays, I find they hold a kind of significance; the turn of a new chapter, a chance to reflect on achieving an incredible milestone in life. One year…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • Personal Stories

    The One After Vipassana | 6 Days of Silence

    by Bianca Caruana March 7, 2020March 8, 2020
    March 7, 2020March 8, 2020

    I think we often underestimate how difficult the journey inwards can really be. Perhaps that’s why many of us never go there. Perhaps there’s a reason why we lock our deepest emotions/…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • NepalPersonal Stories

    The One Before Vipassana – 10 Days of Silence

    by Bianca Caruana February 28, 2020February 29, 2020
    February 28, 2020February 29, 2020

    I consider myself to be a generally calm person. I wouldn’t say, at this point in time,  I’m in a particularly challenging period in my life. I don’t carry much stress, I…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • Community-Based TourismPersonal StoriesSustainable Travel

    The Altruistic Traveller partners with Nomads Giving Back

    by Bianca Caruana October 15, 2019October 16, 2019
    October 15, 2019October 16, 2019

    One the 1-year anniversary of becoming a digital nomad it only seems fitting to announce I’ll be joining the Nomads Giving Back! team, as an ambassador! Nomads Giving Back! (NGB!) is a…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • Personal Stories

    The one with the story about how I became a nomad

    by Bianca Caruana October 3, 2019October 4, 2019
    October 3, 2019October 4, 2019

    It started in March of 2018. I was going through a period of my life where I was determined to grow. I had consciously and subconsciously surrounded myself with people that inspired…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • Personal Stories

    The one with the reflections of 32

    by Bianca Caruana June 28, 2019June 28, 2019
    June 28, 2019June 28, 2019

    I have a theory that our perceptions of time and space are only, really, perceptions (I think this is Einstein’s theory, or maybe the storyline from Inception, but it makes sense.) What…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • Environmental AwarenessFeaturedNepalPersonal StoriesVolunteering

    Finding & Rebuilding Community in Nepal with Conscious Impact

    by Bianca Caruana June 9, 2019December 1, 2019
    June 9, 2019December 1, 2019

    One Sunday morning in early May a group of foreigners gathered outside the Ananda Wellness Centre in Thamel, the lively heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. We had journeyed here from our home countries…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • Personal Stories

    The one where Sydney wasn’t home anymore

    by Bianca Caruana March 23, 2019March 23, 2019
    March 23, 2019March 23, 2019

    When we are born we are immediately placed in a narrative. That narrative contains the story of our name, our gender, our family, our nationality and so on. Those stories go on…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • Personal Stories

    The one where I danced with angels in Ubud, Bali

    by Bianca Caruana February 4, 2019February 4, 2019
    February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

    As you all know, meditation has become as much a part of my daily routine as brushing my teeth. I firmly believe that in order for me to be the best channel…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • Personal Stories

    The one where I became a Reiki practitioner

    by Bianca Caruana January 28, 2019February 13, 2019
    January 28, 2019February 13, 2019

    There is one specific scene from a movie I watched a few years back that has never left my mind. The scene was set in a science lab and was a dialogue…

    FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3

About Bianca

About Bianca

The Altruistic Traveller

I am a freelance journalist, blogger & podcast host specialising in stories that ignite thoughts surrounding compassion, ethics and the happiness of all beings. Through my work, I aim to promote ethical values and give a voice to those who are making the world a better place.

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Linkedin Spotify

Learn a language online with Live Lingua

House Sit & Travel The World

trusted-housesitters

This Travel Insurance Covers COVID-19

incurance-that-covers-covid-19

The best undies for zero-waste travel

Responsible Travel (Virtually) with I Like Local

I-like-local

JOIN THE IMPACT TRAVEL ALLIANCE MEDIA NETWORK

Are you a travel blogger / photographer / creative specialising in sustainable travel? Join the ITA media network.

Volunteer Remotely with the nomads giving back! volunteer matching program

volunteer-matching

Find Ethical Food Venues

fair-food-forager

The Wanderluster’s Mind Podcast

Listen to my latest podcast interview with Abby Lewtas, speaking about responsible tourism and accessing inner wisdom.
TWM - Social Bianca TAT

Newsletter

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

FOLLOW ME

Tweets

Here's hoping Bali can build back better: https://t.co/S3WBPzUhFM #TheNewTravel

13-Mar-2021

Reply Retweet Favorite
Happy International Women's Day 🥰 Proud to be featured in this month's @impacttravelall Read/Watch/Listen roundup… https://t.co/gaFlIIMm5T

07-Mar-2021

Reply Retweet Favorite
Do you use an #affiliate network to engage in affiliate marketing? I am conducting some market research and would l… https://t.co/zi78VobxGa

06-Mar-2021

Reply Retweet Favorite
I entered for a chance to purchase $10 Lottery tix to see HAMILTON on @TodayTix! Enter here: https://t.co/1Fm5BpJfrR

06-Mar-2021

Reply Retweet Favorite

LATEST TRAVEL TIPS

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
  • Email
  • Soundcloud
  • Spotify
  • RSS

@2021 - The Altruistic Traveller. Developed by Cybernite Technologies.
The Altruistic Traveller uses affiliate links. If you make a purchase using a link we may receive a commission. Such revenue helps keep this website running, and allows us to keep the content free for readers like you.
This website uses cookies. To learn more or opt-out please visit our Privacy Policy.


Back To Top