Have you visited Malawi? Despite being voted one of the top 50 places to visit in the world by Travel + Leisure, and gaining press from celebrity charity efforts in the country, Malawi remains largely overlooked as a mainstream tourist…
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THE POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS
Can you hear the earth breathing now? I want to in no way minimize the tragedy and loss that has occurred because of the coronavirus pandemic. People are suffering and mourning loved ones all around the world and people are out of…
AVANA WATER BOTTLES: GIVING BACK WITH WATER
As sustainability is coming to the forefront of travel and becoming an impact factor in consumers’ decisions when they travel and make purchases, an easy way to become a more responsible traveler is to carry a reusable/refillable water bottle. Our…
8 REASONS I LOVE WAYRE
As a world traveler and a mom, I am always on the lookout for clothes that are wrinkle resistant, breathable and stylish, so I was very excited when I heard about Wayre. But what excited me the most is that…
A SUSTAINABLE HAIR CARE SOLUTION WITH KEVIN MURPHY
I discovered Kevin Murphy haircare products last year and fell in love with them. With naturally fine hair many products weigh it down and I have to be careful to use any mousses, or sprays and typically just avoided styling…
REFORESTING THE WORLD ON YOUR TRAVEL PATH
“and into the forest, I go, to lose my mind and find my soul” – John Muir When travelling abroad, the trees and forests of a place work to cultivate our experience: the scent of the air we breathe, the…
20 OF THE WORLD’S BEST LUXURY ECO HOTELS
The hotel business is inherently not eco-friendly, but there are hotels all over the world striving to lessen their carbon footprint and operate sustainably. The 5-star hotels listed below all incorporate sustainable practices into their operations and are working to…
HEALTHY SEAS: A JOURNEY FROM WASTE TO WEAR
Charities We Love is a monthly series featuring inspirational charities from around the world. At We Are Travel Girls we care about giving back and hope this series will help our readers learn about charities and non profit organizations that…
HOTEL REVIEW: BAWAH RESERVE, INDONESIA
Bawah Reserve is a private island retreat that offers its guests a luxury escape in Indonesia’s Anambas archipelago. Made up of 6 Islands, 3 Lagoons and 13 Beaches, Bawah is a lush tropical paradise that you will never want to…
HOTEL REVIEW: FORSTHOFALM TIMBER HOTEL, AUSTRIAN ALPS REVIEW
Up in the breathtaking Austrian Alps, situated on the slopes at one of the top ski resorts in Austria, you’ll find a magical, eco-hotel made of timber and glass. From the balcony of your room, you’ll look out on a…
6 TIPS FOR TRAVELING MORE SUSTAINABLY
I remember standing on a cliff in Varkala, India, and thinking how beautiful the view over the beach and the ocean is. But then I walked down the stairs onto the beach and I was almost disgusted by how much…
9 EPIC PLACES TO STAY IN BALI BASED ON YOUR TRAVEL PERSONALITY
Are you planning a trip to Bali? With literally thousands of hotel and villa options on this lush Indonesian island it can be difficult to decide which one to pick! But don’t worry, we have you covered with 9 incredible…