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The Vegetarian Option
In my constant attempt to bring down my global footprint, I decided to give vegetarianism a chance. To be honest getting down my global footprint wasn’t my only motivation, I … Continue readingThe Vegetarian Option
How to Disappear Completely
The story of my Talisker trek…
So one very dark Sunday morning, I set out. … Continue readingHow to Disappear Completely
The Talisker Trek
I am doing the world famous Talisker Trek from the 1st to 3rd June 2007 and am looking for sponsorship, but before you decide whether or not sponsor me let … Continue readingThe Talisker Trek
I Have A Dream
I have a dream, a dream of a world where cars can run quietly on electricity, and don’t belch out polluting fumes that create smog in inner cities. One where people walk around with mp3 players & mobile phones that don’t need batteries because they can charge themselves from the movement of our bodies. A world where people can download any film/book/music they want wherever they are to read and watch even while they are on the move. A world where long distance travel is possible but the planes landing at Heathrow, or any other airport, do not keep people awake at night with the noise of takeoffs and landings. Where we don’t rely on other, often unstable, countries to supply our energy because we can produce enough ourselves through sustainable means. A world where teleconferencing is commonplace because the quality is almost as good as being there face to face. … Continue readingI Have A Dream
Is There Any Point To Carbon Offsetting?
Just after I came back from my holiday and started hunting around for a way to make me feel better about all the flying and driving I had done, out … Continue readingIs There Any Point To Carbon Offsetting?
Who’s The Greenest Of Them All?
Recently it seems that every supermarket is trumpeting their green credentials, telling us that they are aiming to carbon neutral, label food that has been flown, save energy and recycle … Continue readingWho’s The Greenest Of Them All?
Last Tango in Buenos Aires
And finally back to BA again, the more time I spend in this city the more I like it. It has everything, the docks area is becoming its very own … Continue readingLast Tango in Buenos Aires
oh, and I went to Bariloche
While I was getting wrapped up in how great the hostel was, I forgot to tell you about all the stuff there is to do in (in fact out of) … Continue readingoh, and I went to Bariloche
The Greenhouse Hostel
When I arrived in Bariloche I didnĀ“t have much of a plan, so stepping off the bus I went straight to the information desk, the lady there explained to me … Continue readingThe Greenhouse Hostel