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Small Vegetable Garden Tips – How to Grow Vegetables in a Small Space
If you’re looking to grow your own vegetables but only have a small space available, don’t fret. This post will help you create a small vegetable garden in the space you’ve got! I bought my first house just over a year ago. It’s a new-build – one of those tiny houses that is seemingly made […]
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Grow Your Own Courgettes – A Guide to Growing Courgettes Yourself
One of the best ways to live a more sustainable life is by growing your own vegetables and growing courgettes is a great place to start. Courgettes are one of my favourite vegetables as they are so versatile and nutritious in cooking. In the garden, they are one of the most generous vegetables in terms […]
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Platteklip Gorge Hike to Table Mountain at Sunrise, Cape Town, South Africa
Watching the sunrise from the top of Table Mountain is a memory I won’t ever forget. Hiking up to Table Mountain is a firm must if you’re in Cape Town in my book – and doing it at the start of the day is even better. There’s nothing better than the view from atop a […]
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10 sustainable New Years resolutions you’ll keep all year long
Happy New Year! Now is the perfect time to consciously opt to be more sustainable in your everyday choices. Scrap the fad diet you won’t stick to, or joining a gym you’ll never actually turn up at. This year, choose to make a sustainable New Years resolution which you know you won’t break! Lower your […]
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8 Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas for her
When someone is moving toward a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle it becomes a lot more difficult to choose a gift at Christmas which she will truly treasure. The first step is making a conscious choice to give her something that you know she will use and love, rather than something that will simply fill her […]
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14 day South Africa Itinerary: Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari By Car
14 day South Africa Itinerary: Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari By Car Many people ask how long they should spend in South Africa and my answer is always the same: “As long as possible!” But we can’t all travel the world full time, so 2 weeks in South Africa is a good start, to […]
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20 Zero Waste Plastic Free Christmas Tips for the Festive Season
Are you looking for ways to have a zero waste or plastic free Christmas this year? There are many easy things you can do to reduce your waste through the festive period and make Christmas a much more sustainable event – without breaking the bank! Christmas produces a huge amount of waste every year – […]
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Supper Club at YHA Castleton, Peak District, UK
My hostel experiences over the years have varied hugely. I’ve generally used hostels as a cheap and cheerful night’s accommodation on my travels – making sure I pack my earplugs and expecting them to be a bit drab and dirty. The perk for me has always been that hostels don’t break the bank, and are […]
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Authentic African-Style Mud Huts – Accommodation at Chrislin African Lodge, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in an authentic African-style mud hut? Don’t worry, they aren’t smelly, dirty dens. At Chrislin African Lodge you can have a truly authentic accommodation experience, while enjoying a little luxury! Chrislin African Lodge is a brilliant place to base yourself if you’re looking to […]
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Eco-Friendly Accommodation in Cape Town, South Africa: The Backpack
In a bid to lower my carbon footprint when travelling, I’ve taken to choosing ‘green’ accommodation options when I’m abroad. This means a little more research than usual before booking a stay, but results in opting for places that are actively trying to lessen their own carbon footprint (and therefore mine too). The Backpack, in […]
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