Articles

What Is Responsible Tourism? Rules Every Conscious Traveller Should Know

Travel leaves a footprint, but with smarter choices, we can make sure it’s a positive one

by Soumita Moitra

The Hidden Cost of Seashells and Sand: Why Natural Souvenirs Don’t Belong in Your Suitcase

Taking natural souvenirs home, when multiplied across millions of travellers, is stripping fragile ecosystems of the very materials that keep them alive

by Claire Wills

Emergency Status Ends After Deadly Bali Floods, But Recovery Challenges Remain

Bali’s deadliest floods in decades have left communities reeling — and exposed the island’s deeper vulnerabilities. Environmentalists warn that overtourism, unchecked development, and waste clogged waterways are making extreme weather ever more destructive

by Nick Ames

Prost! The Most Sustainable Spots to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the UAE

Bavaria meets the desert as Oktoberfest 2025 rolls into Dubai and Abu Dhabi, complete with steins, oompah bands, and plenty of plant-friendly bites

by Anthea Ayache

Meet the Adorable Hotel Ambassadors of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Meet the slightly unexpected (pet) relations managers making Shangri-La stays unforgettable

by Staff Writer

These Streets Were Made for Walking (and Building Resilient Communities)

Streets aren’t just infrastructure, they show who is supported, who is left behind, and how resilience is built block by block

by Soumita Moitra

The Hidden Power of Accounting in Building an Ethical Startup

For ethical startups, accounting isn’t just about compliance, it’s a test of integrity, showing investors, customers, and employees that their values run as deep as their numbers

by Kathleen Nialla

Why Keepsakes Still Matter in a Digital World

From upcycling old fabrics into something new, to choosing handmade gifts or capturing memories in a printed photo book, keepsakes create objects that carry stories and memories

by Kathleen Nialla

No More Tat! 10 Fail Proof Eco Party Bags Ideas for Your Kid’s Birthday

Make the gifts at the end of your child’s party mean something – from home-made cookies to photos and flowers to grow at home, you’ll be making lasting as well as precious memories with eco party bags

by Hayley Doyle

Why Laughter is Seriously Good for you

Laughing reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, can help us look younger and even live longer according to the experts

by Christine Fieldhouse