I’ve been watching The Great British Sewing Bee on TV and its environmental focus made me think about how I broke away from fast fashion. I’m very vain in so many ways, and I do feel better when I’m happy…
From contact lenses to tights: Where to recycle random things in the UK
It’s vital to stop as much of our stuff as possible from going to landfill as it pollutes the soils and seas where we get our food. As the demand for a circular economy grows, the technology to reuse and…
The good, the bad and the ugly about visiting Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City or the artist formerly known as Saigon is a popular city to visit in Vietnam, especially for those going to Phu Quoc Island, Da Lat, Hoi An or Mui Ne. I could write you a travel…
11 things you have the power to do right now to stop climate change
I don’t need to tell you that we are in the midst of a climate crisis and its hard to know what you can do as an individual to combat it. The good news is that there are many things…
7 things I learnt about being a landlord after my house got trashed by tenants
Before I spent the last year travelling in Asia, I found myself in the very privileged position of becoming a landlord. I had never pictured myself being involved in property in any shape or form, but it was necessary to…
Have a wonderful day at Taiwan’s Taroko Gorge from Hualien on a budget
Travelling around Taiwan isn’t too popular with backpackers yet but it should be, because its great fun and less expensive than you might think! If you’re doing a circuit around the island then I really recommend Taipei, Kaohsiung and the…
The cheapest and easiest way to see Philippines Ifugao rice terraces
Visiting the UNESCO heritage listed Ifugao rice terraces around Banaue in the Philippines is an incredible experience and there are no crowds like there are in Ubud in Bali. I noticed that there are not really many guides as to…
Ethical Travel: Visiting Bangkok’s Red Cross Snake Farm
‘Snake farms’ are common as tourist attractions around the world but they are often not very ethical. The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, is an attraction with a purpose, as the Red Cross extracts venom to use for antidotes…
A quick guide to temple etiquette for the major world religions
An important aspect of ethical travel is having sensitivity towards other cultures and an awareness of the correct etiquette when visiting religious establishments. This is a list of the most popular world religions by the number of worshippers and ones…
Where to find Malaysia’s urban wildlife in Kuala Lumpur
If you’re visiting Kuala Lumpur and you want to get a taste of Malaysia’s incredible wildlife, without going to Borneo then this is the guide for you. I found some beautiful creatures in Kuala Lumpur with very little cash and…
9 tips for a zero-waste, ethical and eco-friendly family Christmas dinner
It’s now December which means its time to start planning every part of your Christmas Day, including the best bit – what you’re going to eat for your Christmas dinner! The climate crisis is firmly on the horizon and plastic…
How to get to and enjoy the UNESCO town of Vigan in Philippines
If you’re travelling around Luzon in Philippines, then chances are that you’ll head to the UNESCO heritage city of Vigan at some point. Vigan has a distinctly Spanish colonial vibe which reminded me of a lot of cities that I…