by Alex Schmidt | Oct 29, 2020 | Gift guides, Responsible travel resources
This holiday season will likely look a lot different for most of us due to the on-going pandemic. Many of us may not be able to carry out the same festivities or see some of our loved ones this year. However, thoughtful gift-giving can be a way to connect... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jun 19, 2020 | Gift guides, Responsible travel resources
The death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor among other cases of police brutality has put a much-needed spotlight on systemic racism across institutions and industries on a global scale. An issue that’s been ignored for far too long, racial inequalities are still... 
by Alex Schmidt | Feb 28, 2020 | Responsible travel resources
Travelers, nomads, and other free-spirits alike, we need to talk. I know many of us know why I’m going to say this, but I think it’s becoming increasingly evident that many of us do not. Chances are you probably come across this word on a weekly basis. Maybe even... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 19, 2019 | Conscious living, Responsible travel resources
It’s a start of a new year, and almost an end of a decade. Still, climate change is not going anywhere. In fact, data show that global warming is projected to intensify. I don’t say this to feed into any fear mongering or make you feel powerless with the changing... 
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 4, 2019 | Responsible travel, Responsible travel resources
In 2018, not only did I become a better traveler; I became a better sustainable traveler. I celebrated Italy’s independence day at a farm-to-table restaurant in the Verona countryside. I explored the charming town of Leiden on the back of my Dutch friend’s bike... 
by Alex Schmidt | Apr 21, 2018 | Responsible travel resources
(this article is a guest post by Emily Folk of Conservation Folks). Have you ever thought about the environmental impact of even one person taking a flight? If you think about the fuel needed to get a plane in the air and the number of planes flying around the world... 
