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...
by Alex Schmidt | Aug 13, 2017 | Responsible travel resources
There has to be more to travel blogging than competing for the most drool-worthy Instragram shots in exotic destinations, am I right? I’d like to think so. But as the industry becomes more saturated (and competitive), it’s easy to loose sight of how our work ties into...
by Alex Schmidt | Feb 23, 2017 | Responsible travel resources
Correct dates and destination? Check. Affordable tickets? Check. Ensuring the airline optimizes fuel-efficient fleets with a robust waste management policy? Wait what? Yep, I’m adding one important step to your travel-planning checklist. If you consider yourself...
by Alex Schmidt | Sep 28, 2016 | Responsible travel resources
How many times have you come back from a trip more tired and drained than when you left? You put all that time into carefully crafted travel itinerary, down to each hour of each day, but what can you really tell me about the local culture and community? You’re...
