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Beyond the Postcard
ExplorE, invesT, regenerate, {repeat}


The Hidden Cost of the Empty Seat: Why Skiplagging Isn't the Victimless Travel Shortcut It Seems to Be (And What You’re Actually Risking)
Is skiplagging worth the gamble? Explore how hidden-city ticketing backfires on travelers and the planet, plus 3 sustainable ways to save cash instead.
Desiree Dantona
13 hours ago4 min read


10 Ways AI Travel Planning is Failing You (And Why Humans Do it Better)
Thinking of using ChatGPT for your next vacation? Discover 10 critical blind spots of AI travel planning - from greenwashing traps to environmental footprints - and why human expertise still crafts the best adventures.
Desiree Dantona
Jun 256 min read


Unbundled & Underwhelmed: How to Beat Rising Flight Fees
Flying now costs more, but offers less. Learn strategies for how to navigate opaque baggage fees and complex ticketing tiers that will protect your wallet and the planet!
Desiree Dantona
May 287 min read


Education for Living
Bourdain said it: "Travel is not a reward for working. It's education for living." And while it's not the only key to becoming who you want to be, it's certainly one of the most exhilarating. And the best news? Becoming a better version of yourself is also good for humanity.
Desiree Dantona
Apr 305 min read


Greenwashing and Other Lies
The travel industry touts sustainability as a core value, but beneath its green facade lurk marketing ploys & bad practices to be wary of.
Desiree Dantona
Jan 24, 20254 min read


Beautiful Thing
There is beauty in seeking the friction of difference. But it can also bring discomfort, pain, fear, or aggravation.
Desiree Dantona
Dec 19, 20242 min read


How to Choose Responsible Vacation Experiences
Choosing a responsible tour operator takes some extra work, but it's ultimately so worthwhile.
Desiree Dantona
Oct 25, 20243 min read


8 Eco-Friendly Practices of Sustainable Travelers
Tips to plan your next sustainable vacay - one that benefits the environment, the community you visit, and of course you!
Desiree Dantona
Sep 25, 20244 min read
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