Before I started trying to fly less, I had no idea you could get to quite so many places by ferry. I’ve already written all about why I’ve been trying to opt for ferries as a more eco-friendly way to travel, and my experiences chugging between Spain and the UK. But now I’m here to […]
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Slow Travel: Spain <> UK as a Ferry Foot Passenger
It was only a couple of years ago that I realised my (mostly) vegan existence didn’t justify or offset my flying habit. Since then, I’ve been making an effort to reduce the amount of flying I do. I started off well, taking my first rail and ferry trip from Granada to Cornwall back in autumn […]
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The Night of the Turtle
It was getting late but, according to the instructions Eric had given us, it wasn’t quite late enough. He’d told us they didn’t emerge from the water until at least gone midnight and it was barely ten o’clock, but the beach was calling. We abandoned our tequilas and padded between the palms, looking up at […]
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An Introduction to Sustainable Travel: Dan Hodd – #BUSKtheGLOBE
Last year, something clicked for me, just as it did for so many of us. I realised that just because I live in a cave that doesn’t need heating or cooling, and just because I’m vegan, that doesn’t mean I can hop on multiple flights a year with a clean conscience. We’re in the midst […]
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8 Tips for Getting Your First House Sit
Housesitting is a fantastic way to travel, especially if you work remotely. It can save you money, give you an insight into what it’s really like to live in the place you’re visiting, and often means you get to spend time cuddling some very cute dogs. I’ve been housesitting for about two years now. For […]
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