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20 Posts by

Author: Morgan Pettersson

ocean-life
  • Posted in
    • Global Issues

Ocean Life: 6 Ways to Protect Earth’s Oceans When You Travel

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • October 21, 2015
  • 3 minute read
  • 0 Comments

Healthy reefs and a healthy village in Raja Ampat, West Papua. Image by Morgan Pettersson. Nature is such a passion of mine. Tall trees and mountains inspire me over buildings that reach…

Pacific-Islands
  • Posted in
    • Australia & Pacific

That Pacific Islands Life: What All Wanderful Women Should Know Before Making the Trip

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • August 19, 2015
  • 4 minute read
  • 0 Comments

Ready for island living? Image courtesy of Morgan Pettersson. The Pacific Islands: coconuts, beaches, hammocks — the ideal life Yet, do not be deceived by the picture-perfect-postcard ideal lifestyle. Life on a small…

burn out
  • Posted in
    • Travel Tips

Green Travel Burn Out and How to Avoid It

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • July 15, 2015
  • 4 minute read
  • 0 Comments

Do your part to keep your destination beautiful, but also remember to enjoy it! Image by Morgan Pettersson. Travel can be one of the best things in the world, but…

ecotourism
  • Posted in
    • Global Issues
    • Travel Guides

Ecotourism: How to Choose an Ethical Eco-Tour Company

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • June 17, 2015
  • 3 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Choosing an ethical eco-tour is important for any traveling girl. Image by Morgan Pettersson. Ecotourism is becoming a big trend with many travellers who want to decrease their environmental impact whilst experiencing authentic…

Tinder
  • Posted in
    • Reviews

Tinder: The Ultimate Tool for the Traveling Woman?

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • May 22, 2015
  • 4 minute read
  • 0 Comments

It’s as easy as swiping right! Image by Flickr user Garry Knight. Dating apps. They seem to be on everyone’s radar these days, especially Tinder. But is it really what it’s cracked up…

  • Posted in
    • Europe

What Is WWOOF? And Why Should You Add It to Your Travels?

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • April 15, 2015
  • 4 minute read
  • 1 Comment

A beautiful spot in Finland. Image by Morgan Pettersson. After spending five weeks traveling in Finland, my bank balance was not looking pretty. While it’s a beautiful country, Finland, unfortunately, is…

sonya-baumstein
  • Posted in
    • Around the World

Meet Sonya Baumstein: She’s the Woman Rowing Solo Across the Pacific Ocean

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • April 2, 2015
  • 3 minute read
  • 0 Comments

Seeing the Pacific, stroke by stroke. Image by Flickr user Tim Lucas. Row, Row, Row Your Boat When you imagine the Pacific Ocean, you probably don’t think about rowing in…

save-the-rainforest
  • Posted in
    • Travel from Home

How to Save the Rainforest: A Review of Amazon Burning

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • February 18, 2015
  • 3 minute read
  • 0 Comments

As a travel writer… I love nothing more than being inspired to travel to a new destination. As a self-proclaimed eco warrior… I love reading about environmental protection and some…

  • Posted in
    • Australia & Pacific

Coconuts, Banana Boats, Everyday Life: A Go Girl’s Typical Week in the Solomon Islands

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • December 18, 2014
  • 6 minute read
  • 2 Comments

For the last seven months I have been living and working in the Solomon Islands as an Australian Volunteer for International Development. Think the Aussie version of Peace Corps. I…

  • Posted in
    • Travel Types

What Is a Sustainable Souvenir? Take Home Eco Memories

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • November 19, 2014
  • 3 minute read
  • 0 Comments

Sustainable souvenirs are pretty and environmentally friendly. Image by Morgan Pettersson. We all love returning home with something that reminds us of our travels. It’s a great way to keep…

Sustainable hiking
  • Posted in
    • Around the World
    • Global Lifestyle

5 (More) Ways to Achieve Sustainable Travel (That’s Healthy, Too!)

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • October 16, 2014
  • 3 minute read
  • 0 Comments

Let sustainable travel move you! Image by Morgan Pettersson. There are so many guides online about how to live a more sustainable life. There are even tips about how to…

Solomon Islands, hawksbill turtles
  • Posted in
    • Australia & Pacific
    • Global Issues

How Do We Save the Turtles? Discovering Conservation Efforts in the Remote Solomon Islands

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • September 24, 2014
  • 4 minute read
  • 0 Comments

Where the turtles lay their eggs. Image by Morgan Pettersson. For me travel is about exploring new worlds and getting up close and personal with some of the most untouched wilderness…

garbage, beach, pollution, trash, environment, green
  • Posted in
    • Around the World

5 Ways to Cope with Pollution Culture Shock

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • August 20, 2014
  • 3 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Garbage on the beach. Image by Flickr user epSos.de. Have you ever traveled abroad and marveled at the pristine beauty of a beach or lake? That is, until you got up…

  • Posted in
    • Around the World
    • Global Lifestyle

5 Product Choices for More Sustainable Travels

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • July 25, 2014
  • 4 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Eco and on the move. Image from salon.com. There are so many things to worry about packing for your next big trip. Do you take a pair of high heels? Or…

  • Posted in
    • Around the World

5 Tips for Traveling sans Flying (Part 3)

  • Posted byby Morgan Pettersson
  • June 18, 2014
  • 4 minute read
  • 1 Comment

The final part in a three part series about how to travel without flying. Click for Part 1 and Part 2 In the previous two posts, we discussed the alternate…

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