A 2 week travel capsule wardrobe is a small, consciously-curated collection of 12-15 garments that you will rotate through during your travels. The goal is to be able to create as many unique (and exciting) outfits from as few clothes as possible. Despite some common misconceptions, a well-planned travel capsule wardrobe enables you to save … Read more
Happy Easter and I hope you are having a well-earned break enjoying time with your loved ones and gorging on chocolate!
This has been a good week! After I wrote to you last week about my on again/off again article in the Mail on Sunday newspaper, I am pleased to report that it was finally published yesterday. The article looked great and it feels like a real honour to be featured.
It’s hot girl summer and that means long days spent lounging by the pool or on the beach in your favorite eco friendly swimsuit! Of course, the most sustainable swimwear is one that you already own. However, if your old bathing suit has stretched out or if your body’s changed, then maybe it’s time to … Read more
Last week I mentioned that I would be featured in the Mail on Sunday newspaper (only important if you are in the UK). It is a HUGE deal for me to be in another big publication and I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity. I was told by the journalist that…
Naples, Italy, or Napoli is the regional capital of Campania in the south, and third largest city in all of Italy. Known as the birthplace of pizza and featured in popular films like “Eat Pray Love,” Naples has a reputation of being a lively, authentic, and grounded place. Unfortunately, it‘s also been criticized as one … Read more
It can’t have escaped you that last week was International Women’s Day. Well, one day of the week was but it seems to expand every year. In the UK, yesterday it was also Mother’s Day. As I never had children, I haven’t celebrated Mother’s Day properly since 1999, the year…
Last week I wrote to you about my exploits while hiring a car in Gran Canaria, the Canary Islands. If you have been holding your breath for seven days wondering what happened, the good news is that we returned the vehicle safe and sound and without any extra scratches. It…
So, with Mother’s Day right around the corner, you might be wondering… how can I celebrate while still being mindful of the environment? Well, the answer is by being a conscious consumer! This Mother’s Day, lean into gifting experiences first. But if you decide to go with a physical present, buy from sustainable companies instead. … Read more
This week I have been in the Canary islands. Gran Canaria to be exact. Unfortunately, my first few days have been marred somewhat by my experiences with hiring a car, so I thought I’d share.