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  • Environmental AwarenessSustainable Travel

    A Flying Shame – My Thoughts On The Environmental Impact Of Flying

    by Bianca Caruana August 10, 2019May 30, 2021
    August 10, 2019May 30, 2021

    Updated May 2021 Climate change is a hot topic as of late (pardon the pun). It seems the more aware we are of our carbon footprints, the more dreadful it feels. While…

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    The Reusable Items Packing List Every Traveller Needs

    by Katie McDaniel August 9, 2019August 14, 2019
    August 9, 2019August 14, 2019

    As we learn more about the effects of climate change and our impact on the environment, it’s important that we take little steps in our travels to reduce our waste and walk…

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    How to Talk to Your Friends About Sustainability (and Why You Need to)

    by Madison Adams July 9, 2019
    July 9, 2019

    Unfortunately, our environment is changing — and not for the better. Heat waves, melting ice, and CO2 levels are increasing all over the world. It’s now imperative that every inhabitant of this planet…

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  • Environmental AwarenessSustainable Travel

    These Organisations Will Inspire You To Save Our Oceans This World Oceans Day

    by Bianca Caruana June 4, 2019March 8, 2021
    June 4, 2019March 8, 2021

    On June 8th the world will recognise the 17th annual World Oceans Day, a day to celebrate the ocean, its importance in our lives and how each of us can protect it.…

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  • Sustainable TravelTravel Inspiration

    Travel Bloggers Share Their Off-Season Travel Experiences

    by Bianca Caruana May 24, 2019July 14, 2019
    May 24, 2019July 14, 2019

    We may be too quick to paint a picture of what we perceive the off-season to be rather than acknowledge what travel benefits the off-season can provide us.

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    Helping to Rebuild Nepal | Volunteering with Conscious Impact Part 1

    by Bianca Caruana April 7, 2019April 7, 2019
    April 7, 2019April 7, 2019

    On the 25th of April 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people and injuring nearly 22,000. This earthquake was one of the darkest days in Nepal’s history, 800,000 homes…

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  • Environmental AwarenessSustainable Travel

    How to Say “No Straw Please” in 40 Languages

    by Bianca Caruana April 3, 2019April 13, 2019
    April 3, 2019April 13, 2019

    It was only one straw, said 8 billion people. Plastic straws account for about 2,000 tons of the nearly 9 million tons of plastic waste that enters our waterways each year. While there…

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  • Responsible TourismSustainable Travel

    6 things to ponder if you’re looking to travel sustainably

    by Rebecca Brown January 31, 2019January 31, 2019
    January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

    Travelling generally has a very positive impact on both us as individuals and the country we’re currently visiting. It increases our cultural understanding and allows us to unwind from stress, and it…

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  • IndiaPersonal StoriesSustainable Travel

    The one Experiencing Rural Tourism in India at Camp Ringaal Chopta

    by Bianca Caruana December 28, 2018October 13, 2021
    December 28, 2018October 13, 2021

    Day 6 – 8 on tour with Fernweh Fair Travel were full of adventure. We ventured further into the Himalayas to a place called Chopta, a region of meadows confined by the…

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  • MaldivesSustainable Travel

    Visiting the Maldives Most Eco-friendly Local Island | Ukulhas

    by Bianca Caruana October 25, 2018May 19, 2021
    October 25, 2018May 19, 2021

    Updated 2021 When I started planning my holiday to Ukulhas, Maldives I knew that there were two main factors of importance for me – 1. I wanted to see the local side…

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I am an Australian-Maltese 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.

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