Camping is often seen as a more eco-friendly way to travel compared to a hotel or cruise. But being surrounded by nature isn’t always inherently better for the earth. Camping still creates waste, but there are ways to work toward a zero-waste camping experience. Here...
With Father’s Day just around the corner, you may be looking for last-minute gift ideas for Dad. If your dad is anything like mine, it may be a challenge to find gifts for him. I can only give my dad so many golf balls, and I used to get him books but now he has a...
Did you know that more than 23 billion pairs of shoes are produced each year? That’s like three pairs of shoes per person in the world! Sadly, more than 300 million pairs of shoes end up in the landfill each year, and the average shoe takes 30 to 40 years to...
Being conscious about your carbon footprint and the activities you’re doing to live a more eco-friendly life are steps in the right direction. This is true for both business owners and consumers. However, many companies, brands, and the media have started using...
Here comes the sun! Sustainability can play a part in every decision we make, from what we eat or use to how we travel and what we wear. And the shorter the product’s shelf life, the more important it is to choose an eco-friendly option that makes a minimal impact on...
When we think of plastic, we tend to think of toys, gadgets, and disposable items like plastic utensils. You may not realize it, but your athleisure wardrobe is likely full of plastic, too. Popular synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, rayon, and spandex all...
Sun’s out, buns out! It’s HOT here in California, so we’ve been enjoying some lounge chair time on the back deck. My sister Katherine is the beverage expert, and I of course bring the sustainable straws. I love Equo’s new line of 100%...
All Photos 2017 by Laurel Christine | Taken with Nikon CoolPix B700 | Edited Using LC x Lightroom Presets | Chiawa Safari Camp | Zambia Animals have a way of bringing us such a natural, easy type of joy. Going on safari in South Africa and Zambia was one of the most...
Want to indulge yourself at home? An eco-friendly spa day is the perfect remedy to clear your mind and treat your body and soul to a little R&R. I’ve been enjoying spending some quality time with my sister when we have spa days at home. From hair masks to...
Hello there Money talks, as they say, and I’m a strong believer in voting with your dollars. Where you bank matters, especially since mega banks are some of the largest funders of environmentally destructive industries. Switching to a local credit union or...
“Humans don’t have a pollution problem, we have a design problem.” -William McDonough, author of The Upcycle and Cradle to Cradle Sustainable design is the future for consumers, creators and our environment. Without ecologically focused thinking, we...
If you’re trying to make environmentally conscious choices, the word “recycled” seems to be a sign of sustainability, right? As it turns out, it’s not always the best choice, especially when it comes to sustainable swimwear. If you buy an item that is made out of 70%...
May 2020 I can’t believe it’s already May! One of the upsides of sheltering in place this year is that I’m getting to enjoy time with my mother. After years of traveling and living on my own, it’s nice to be back in my childhood home with my...
As a blogger, designer and photographer, my office has always been wherever I happen to be in the world. Although I’m often working on the road, I always look forward to returning to my permanent home office. Designing this home office space has been essential...
Yogis and sustainability go hand-in-hand. How could they not, given that the art of yoga is all about restoring balance and harmony? Every session is an opportunity to reconnect with nature, and these eco-friendly yoga gear essentials can help you get more out of...
Photo by Laurel Tincher, taken with Nikon COOLPIX B700 at Kruger National Park, South Africa. Check out all my favorite travel photography gear! Did you know that about 13% of the world’s bird species are now endangered? Dozens of endangered birds haven’t...
Now that we’re all spending more time at home, comfortable clothing is an absolute must! If you’re working (or not working) from home during the Covid-19 quarantine, you’re probably enjoying not having to change out of your PJs and getting to work in yoga pants or...
When it comes to balancing our personal, professional and social lives, the constant pressures can turn us into an anxious mess. All the chaos and uncertainty in the world definitely doesn’t help. I didn’t realize how much I’d been experiencing...
There’s not a single brand or business that isn’t feeling the financial crunch of the pandemic, especially when it comes to fashion brands. Many consumers have drastically cut back on spending and shopping, and clothing companies are feeling heavy losses as they...
People often ask me about what camera equipment I use for travel, filmmaking, fashion, and blogging. Photography and film have been two of my greatest passions since I was a kid, and I always encourage others to get into photography as well, as it’s a creative,...
Rising from the glistening white sands of New Mexico along the San Andres mountains is America’s newest National Park, White Sands. These sands are made of gypsum, a soft mineral left by the ancient Permiari Sea thousands of years ago. Here in the Tularosa Basin of...
“Perhaps I am afraid of losing Venice all at once, if I speak of it, or perhaps, speaking of other cities, I have already lost it, little by little.” ― Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities A trip to the iconic city of Venice, Italy, deserves a stay in a hotel...
From firmness to size to brand, there are a lot of factors that go into choosing the perfect mattress ― is sustainability also on your list of priorities? While some mattresses might feel comfortable to the touch, non-eco-friendly mattresses usually contain...
Last year we did a round up of some of the most interesting new cities being developed around the world. In just one year, even more new urban areas have shown up on the map. While science fiction books and films have long depicated ‘the future’ as a glass...
Follow my blog with Bloglovin One of the main reasons travel is so amazing is that you get to see new things and have unique experiences. Seeing and interacting with local animals is wonderful and memorable. Riding on an elephant or snapping a photo with a tiger is...
01.14.2020 VERY exciting news! After nearly a year of deciding where to make my new home base, everything came together perfectly to point me towards the Aloha State. Yes, I’m moving to Oahu, Hawaii! I can’t wait to share all the beautiful places I explore...
If one of your goals is to live more sustainably and be more eco-friendly this year, that’s fantastic! Since I just moved to Hawaii, I’m looking forward to settling into my new home and enjoying all that the islands have to offer. I’m not planning on doing...
Sustainable tourism isn’t just a trendy, tree-hugging buzzword. And it’s not just about the natural environment. Sustainability also includes the local economy, cultural and heritage sites, groups, and events. For many travelers, it’s becoming a way of life that...
Table of Contents Introduction Know Before You Go What Not to do in the Bisti What to Pack Camera Gear to Bring History of the Bisti Wilderness Sites to See in the Bisti Wildlife in the Bisti Visit the Bisti Beast Getting to the Bisti Badlands Maps of the Bisti...
10.19.2019 Last night I had the pleasure of walking the runway at San Francisco Fashion Week! Vintage and thrift style extraordinaires Double Minted teamed up with SF Goodwill to showcase how thrifting is a great way to dress more sustainably. The show was held...
