Author: Andrea Bagi
10 things to do in Bali, while also engaging in slow tourism
The island of Bali is becoming more and more popular. Luckily many of the locals and visitors are recognizing the need for taking actions and spreading awareness to conserve Bali’s uniqueness. By being an eco-traveler and getting inspired by the 10 following ideas, you can do it too! We have collected 10 itinerary ideas, that […]
Continue readingChanging our fashion habits. Is that the biggest personal move one can make for the sustainable future?
“Clothes have a story. If you wear something once, then throw it in the bin, it hasn’t had a story. You want to know there’s life in these things.” says Lauren Cowdery, a member of Leeds Community Clothes Exchange. Buying from the fast-growing supply of vintage and secondhand clothing, not keeping unnecessary items in your […]
Continue readingThe power of turning to Renewable Energy: Saving the Planet and our Wallet
According to the investment bank, Lazard, switching to renewable energy sources could save the households in the US to spend more on electricity bills. Yet, most importantly, this would mean a positive impact on the planet. Let’s see how the US copes with the change and what other countries are on the way to run on 100% renewable […]
Continue readingNASA: The Earth is greener than 20 years ago, thanks to the Reforestation practices of China and India
Despite the continuous news on deforestation, raging wildfires, and land exploitation, the Earth seems greener than it was 20 years ago, says NASA. For a large part of this successful reforestation, two countries, China and India should be praised. But what have these two nations done that we can learn from? Around 15% of the […]
Continue readingCosta Rica: how this small Country is set to become the first Plastic-free and Carbon-free in the World
Costa Rica attracts around 1.7 million tourists yearly, what is even more interesting is that nearly 80% of these tourists engage in eco-tourism related activities throughout their stay. Now, their plan is to be completely plastic-free and carbon-neutral by the year 2021. What is the drive behind their eco-friendliness and how the country prepares to […]
Continue readingHow did Hungary turn to be the “Country of waters” without a real connection to any seas or oceans?
As there is no sea on the horizon, you may wonder how this tiny, landlocked European land could acquire the name “the Country of Waters”. It’s, due to the underground cave system spreading across the country that holds vast amounts of thermal water. The capital city, Budapest, has no less than 123 springs, that are […]
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