How to Spend an Ultra Conscious (and Delicious) 24 Hours in Ubud
I went to Ubud, escaped the crowds, and found zen (well, almost). This is a one-day conscious travel guide to having a different experience in the Eat Pray Love epicentre of Bali. Bali I love you, but you’re bringing me down.
Conscious Scoop: Slavery In Fishing, Success For The Ocean Clean Up & COP25 Ends In Disappointment
This week: COP25 came to a disappointing conclusion. Greenpeace releases a report showing the fishing industry is rife with modern-day slavery. The Ocean Clean Up project returns its first haul of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to shore.
Visa’s APAC Principal Economist On Slow Travel, Overtourism & Authentic Experiences
We caught up with Glenn Maguire, Principal Asia-Pacific Economist at Visa, to chat travel, overtourism, slowing down, and why we should all be mindful when planning a vacation. Here are some staggering stats for you: in 2018, the tourism industry generated
10 Ecotourism Destinations To Add To Your Bucket List for 2020
2020 is just around the corner, and many of us are beginning to think of our New Year's resolutions. One of the most common choices always seems to be to travel more and see the world. This year, recognising the
Mantra is the Eco-Company Transforming Bali’s Luxury Tourism Industry Into A More Sustainable One
Today, there are over 100,000 hotel rooms in Bali. In 2011, that number was closer to 25,000. There are also thousands of restaurants, beach clubs, homestays, amusement parks, and 730 Balinese villages — and all of them are competing for
The Conscious Scoop: COP25’s Lack of Urgency, World War Zero & Greta Crowned By Time
This week: We catch you up on the COP25 climate summit (if you haven't been following). We find out what Generation Z's biggest fear is, and also about the accuracy of climate simulations. There's a new star-studded coalition calling for
The best brands to keep your festival fashion eco-friendly
High season in Asia means low temperatures, lots of sun and an abundance of festivals every other weekend. But shopping for festival wear can often see people turning to fast fashion because who wants to spend a lot of money
Conscious Christmas Gift Guide For Kids
Every child deserves to feel the magic of Christmas and the joy of Santa. But an excess of plastic toys, wrapping paper, and throwaway tat doesn't have to become a part of their festive traditions. By now we imagine your miniature
Your Ultimate Guide to Conscious Christmas Gifts Under $100
Let's face it; Christmas is expensive. And it can be difficult to fill stockings for your loved ones with meaningful things that aren't just cheap plastic rubbish that you know they're going to throw away. So this year we're getting you
Conscious Christmas Gift Guide For Him
Calling all the wise men! Here is a shortlist of socially responsible and environmentally conscious gifts for the men in your life to get you started with your Christmas shopping. Men, can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Finding the
The Conscious Scoop: Hottest Decade Ever, EU Declares Climate Emergency, and UK Businesses Leading the Way
This week, we find out that we're living in the hottest decade ever. The EU becomes the first continent to declare a climate emergency. And UK businesses are leading the way in sustainability
In Review: Our Super Transparent Sustainability Report From The Conscious Festival in Singapore 2019
The Conscious Festival has been around since 2015 when we debuted the event in Singapore. Since then we’re grown and evolved in so many ways, especially in our journey to become as sustainable as we possibly can. With each incarnation
