Originally hailing from Canada, life decided I should spend two decades on a small caribbean island. Living there showed me the not-so-pretty consequences of unsustainable living and tourism – dying coral reefs, increasing litter and single-use plastic issues, and the burning waste in overflowing landfills, to name a few. This degradation happened right before my eyes. That’s when I thought, “Enough is enough” I need to follow the wise words of Ghandi and be the change that I want to see in this world.

I dove into the world of environmental sustainability, obtaining education and certificates in sustainable business, accounting and tourism (including a certificate through the GSTC and credentials in Fundamentals in Sustainable Accounting). Despite growing up glued to David Suzuki and National Geographic, I had a reality check – my actions weren’t aligning with my love for nature. So, I started small, cutting down on waste, composting, recycling, and using less toxic products. These actions grew into this greater community effort of cleanups, zero-waste and recycling education, land restoration projects, and helping other small businesses become more sustainable.

Then, with the rise of remote work and long-term travelling, I found myself wandering as a tourist, only to notice that I was creating more garbage on the road than I ever did at home. Turns out, not every place has caught on to recycling or conservation, and many are still in love with their single-use plastics. It was a learning curve figuring out how to travel without leaving a massive carbon footprint.

This blog? It’s my way of sharing the rocky journey of my eco-awakening, with a focus on the real impacts of tourism with tips and tricks to travellling more sustainably and also cost-effectively. Dive in, maybe pick up a thing or two from my missteps and lessons learned, and hopefully, it sparks some ideas for your own eco-conscious journey. Let’s make this world a bit greener, one travel choice at a time. 🌍✈️