Sustainability
Hint: it’s not about “natural”, “organic”, or “healthy” products
That’s all that we hear about. Mindful living, organic food, green companies, responsible tourism, sustainable fashion, fair trade brands. Is sustainability literally everywhere?
However, when typing it on the Google search bar, you’ll notice that the most asked questions are: “what does the word sustainable mean? What is a good example of sustainability? How can you be sustainable?”
It’s almost as if the word has been so used (and misused) that it created a vast confusion about what is truly sustainable, and what is not.
The tricky part is that it made space for dishonest business owners to take advantage…
LIFESTYLE & ALTERNATIVE HOUSING
Could prefabricated homes be the future of housing?
Are you looking for an alternative to traditional housing? Are you drawn to minimalism and tiny houses? Or maybe you’re simply thinking of building some extra space on your land?
If that sound like you, stick around! We’re going to explore what pod homes are, and the reasons why they can be the perfect fit for you.
Surfing on the wave of alternative living, we love pod homes for their eco touch, versatility, fast building, and relatively affordable price compared to conventional constructions.
And yet, they can be as modern, beautiful and functional than a regular house!
MEANINGFUL TRAVEL
My first-hand experience with combining fulfilment and low budget
Traveling for a purpose and on a budget remain two strong motivations for fellow adventure seekers.
And it should be. Mass tourism trends don’t teach us to look further than our cozy hotels and the list of “top 10 monuments to visit before you die”. Traveling shouldn’t be about checking country after country off your list, but learning through every experience.
What do I mean by traveling with a purpose? It is all about giving a sense, an intention, a direction to your journey. We all are looking for something: answers, inspiration, meaning to our life — you name it.
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SELF-EMPOWERMENT
Practical tips for reconnecting with your body.
Did you know that almost half of the world population eat with their hands? To be more precise: 3,5 out of 7,5 billion.
A pretty surprising number, especially as we are taught since childhood how “messy” and “rude” it is. While eating with hands is accepted for toddlers, it remains a priority to educate children on how to behave correctly at the table.
In the West, trendy diets are regularly offered to us as the latest magic remedies, recommending us what to eat or not. Sugar, no sugar? Fat, no fat? Meat, no meat? Raw, no raw? …
TRAVEL / ENVIRONMENT
An unexpected journey through environmental awareness.
I arrived in Portugal last year, during a hot summer. And while I was exploring around the local countryside, I immediately had a first glimpse of what I would discover soon enough during my journey.
In front of me, hectares and hectares of burnt land stretching as far as the eye can see. Mountain slopes entirely bare waiting for vegetation to regrow. Carbonized tree carcasses scattered around a desolated landscape. Lifeless after taste.
Whoever I met on my way would always have something to say about it — the 2017’s fires. Most people living in Central Portugal have seen the…
MINDFULNESS
Why you should get in a relationship with your mind
“Journal what you love, what you hate, what’s in your head, what’s important. Journaling organizes your thoughts; allows you to see things in a concrete way that otherwise you might not see.” — Kay Walkingstick
Writing a diary has been a constant for my whole life.
This personal practice of analyzing my thoughts and experiences started when I was as young as nine years old. And if I never stopped, it’s not only a matter of habit: journaling has considerably helped me growing, keeping an emotional balance, expressing and exploring myself freely. …
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
Everything you need to know about your impact as a tourist.
In love with the road, I’ve always defended the idea that travelling is necessary for everyone: for growth, as well as for broadening your horizons.
Confronted with different cultures, I learnt to question what was — in my mind — established as absolute truth. Once that we’re far from home, we can only face ourselves: who are we away from our family, our friends, our habits? Who are we when we are the only ones to decide? When nothing around us is familiar, except ourselves.
After years of adventures abroad, I settled in Bali with a new project: to write…
TOURISME RESPONSABLE
Tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur notre impact en tant que touriste.
Amoureuse de la route, j’ai toujours défendu l’idée selon laquelle voyager était nécessaire à tout un chacun. Pour grandir. Élargir ses horizons. Être bouleversé dans son être… Tout simplement.
Confrontée à la différence, j’ai appris à remettre en question ce qui, dans mon esprit, était établi comme vérité absolue. Une fois que nous sommes loin de chez nous, nous n’avons d’autre possibilité que de nous regarder en face : qui sommes-nous loin de notre famille, de nos amis, de nos habitudes ? Qui sommes-nous lorsque nous sommes seuls à décider ? …
Alexia Dréau
Sustainability Writer. Environment, holistic wellness, ethical living & travelling. Nature regenerative tourism project in Portugal www.alexiadreau.com
