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South Africa’s Forgotten Mountains: Sarah Dusek on Creating a Safari Lodge in the Soutpansberg
INTRODUCTION In Part 1 of our conversation with Sarah Dusek, co-founder of Few & Far, we explored the thinking behind

“Sustainability Was the Floor, Not the Ceiling”: Sarah Dusek on Creating a Luxury Travel Collection Focused on Nature and Conservation
INTRODUCTION: Sarah Dusek did not set out to build another travel company. After she and her husband sold Under Canvas,

The Climate Cost of Travel, and What We Can Do About It: A Q&A with Professor James Higham — Part 2
INTRODUCTION If we understand the climate cost of travel, the next question is: what do we do about it? In

The Climate Cost of Travel, and What We Can Do About It: A Q&A with Professor James Higham — Part 1
INTRODUCTION How do we reconcile our desire to explore the world with the urgent need to reduce our impact

Fromagerie Quatrehomme & The Art of French Cheese: An Expert Interview
INTRODUCTION: If you want to understand France through its food, cheese is a great place to start. Fromagerie

“Mindful Wayfarer Turns 1: A Year in Review
INTRODUCTION One year ago today, Mindful Wayfarer published its first blog post and went live to the world.

Introducing Sustainability to Young Children: Tips from an Expert
INTRODUCTION This month’s blog post explores how parents can nurture a sustainability mindset in young children. That might seem slightly

Want to Travel More Sustainably Without Spending More? Why Housesitting Just Might Be the Answer
INTRODUCTION Compared to traditional accommodations, housesitting can be a way for travelers to: mitigate some of the

Responsible Rural Tourism: Q & A with Manisha Pande, Co-founder of Village Ways
INTRODUCTION Rural tourism is not just about visiting villages or seeing what life is like outside the city. It

Safety While Traveling: Q&A with Smart Travel App Founder Blagoja Maso
INTRODUCTION: On this blog we’ve so far looked at different aspects of responsible travel: from choosing experiences that support

The Taste of Place: How the Concept of Terroir Can Enrich the Way We Travel – Q&A with an Expert
INTRODUCTION One powerful but often overlooked theme that can enrich mindful travel is the concept of terroir. Though the word

Helping Children Discover the Joy of Slow Travel: Q & A With Carl Honoré About His Book Slow Adventures
INTRODUCTION In the first part of our conversation with Carl Honoré, we explored the philosophy of slow travel and how it