The end of an era – Goodbye Wanderlust Dog

I can’t even believe I’m writing this. Today we said goodbye to our Wanderlust Dog, my favourite child and the original Thing. Even though I can’t…

900 days

900 days ago yesterday, my Things got on the bus for the last normal time. They bounded up the steps, grinned at me through the…

Boxes

The movers arrived yesterday.  Out came flat brown boxes and packing tape and bubble wrap. Black t-shirted men moved though the house like locusts (credit…

Responsible travel – community focused tourism

This is the last of my series on responsible tourism and this is one that I feel particularly passionate about. Travelling responsibly has as much…

Responsible tourism – travel & lodging

The third in my series on responsible tourism, this post is all about travel, transport, accommodation, and lodging. This series has been on my mind…

Responsible tourism – protecting the environment

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that our trip to Koh Phi Phi had a profound impact on us and dramatically changed…

Responsible tourism – protecting animals

This has been a series that I have been thinking about for a long time. If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that…