Picture the scene. It’s 1992. I am a slightly naïve and shambolic 22-year-old British girl with huge travel ambitions. I had been working two jobs to gather the money for a “big trip” but had no idea where to, until I wandered into a travel agent who asked if I wanted…
It’s officially summer and you know what that means: water sports! So grab your sustainable swimwear, pack your summer capsule wardrobe, and let’s head to the beach! As a freediver and sustainable fashion enthusiast, I’ve seen the impact of plastic pollution and excess consumption firsthand. From plastic bottles littered across our shores to swimsuits that … Read more
So, last weekend I was in Northern Ireland catching up with friends who I first met 36 years ago. We haven’t been together for a decade, but the years melted away as soon as we saw each other, like it was 10 days, not years!
This week I am off to Northern Ireland for a reunion with some very old friends. Not in terms of age (she says, playing hers down! 😉), but we met in the first week of university back in 1987 and have seen many marriages, births and unfortunately a few deaths…
I’ve spent the last few weeks busying myself away writing the course I’ve been talking about for ages. Months. Maybe even (embarrassingly) years!
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how travel can change your life (if you missed it, hit reply and I’ll send it again). From broadening your perspective to enhancing your self-confidence and creativity. But the change can only be achieved by engaging in purposeful, mindful, and immersive travel experiences. By…
Did you miss me? Last week I took a break from your Inbox, as I was away in Madeira. I usually make sure I continue to send my weekly email, no matter where I am, so this was quite a big thing for me. But before I explain why, if…
I started my one-month trip through Vietnam with a 4-day tour of the Ha Giang Loop, a multi-day motorbike tour that takes you through the northern mountains of country all the way up to the Chinese border. When researching this experience, I looked up several tour operators and it looked like QT Motorbikes and Tours … Read more
Apologies for the lack of ceremony but last week I changed my weekly email day. From now on you can expect to hear from me on a Tuesday instead of a Monday.
There are thousands of ethical and sustainable fashion brands out there so as a conscious consumer, how do you know which one actually do good for the environment and which ones are just greenwashing? The obvious answer is to do your own research. Take a deep dive into the brand’s website and pick everything apart. … Read more