Walking is one of the easiest ways to practice sustainable living and traveling. When you combine that with an area that is pedestrian-friendly and full of fun things to see/do, makes for a great self-guided walking tour— especially around St. Helier, Jersey, Walking St. Helier, Jersey The island of Jersey is located in The Channel…
The Lessons I Learned When I Failed At Traveling Sustainably I spent the month of July on the island of Jersey, within the Channel Islands. As much as I prepared for this trip and planned for Plastic Free July/sustainable traveling in general, I failed quite a few times. Instead of hyper-focusing on the “failure” aspect,…
The New York Times wrote “as a general rule, the shorter the distance from home you travel, the lower your carbon footprint. But if you want to go farther, some destinations are more sustainable than others.” Since summer 2021 is more travel-friendly than this time last year, many of us will be traveling. For those…
I’ve come to see the beauty growing in the midst of the storm we call the 2020. From the pandemic to social justice issues, I have appreciated the essence of community around the world and how people are taking time to pause their busy lives and Amazon purchasing to support others who are also experiencing…
At the beginning of the summer I had the pleasure of staying at Harrison House Bed & Breakfast located in Downtown Naperville. The B&B is a “late-Victorian” home built around 1904. I decided to take a few days off for a “staycation” and the B&B seemed like the perfect match. My wonderful assistant, Rachel and…
This week I had the pleasure of partnering with local Naperville businesses to showcase the beauty of the town, and the plethora of activities people can do this summer. Below are a select few of my favorite Naperville based things to do. I hope you this post helps you to feel inspired to plan your…
Hi Friends! Back in November 2016, I was in Texas. While I was there I stumbled upon the cutest popsicle shop. In Chicago, I haven’t been able to find any popsicle shops- If you know of one in the city or suburb, please let me know! The pop shop I went to is called Steel City Pops. They…