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 | Dubrovnik, Croatia, 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...
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 24, 2016 | Responsible travel resources
In an era where social injustice, climate change and environmental degradation are at an all-time high, mass tourism is taking a toll on the planet and its local communities. But by travel sustainably, tourism can be used as a catalyst for positive change. Whether...