Heather Stillufsen According to climate change experts, there are around 9 main things we can all do collectively, to help prevent global warming. One is eat less meat, another is to fly less. Nobody is suggesting never getting on a plane again. But consider other modes of transport (boat, train – or using laptops to…
holidays
a quick tour around England’s seaside islands
Geraldine Burles No matter where you live in England, you are never more than 80 miles or so from the sea (the most central village is either in Leicestershire or Derbyshire – there are debates!) However, we also many other islands, apart from England itself. We obviously have the bigger islands (the Isle of Wight…
the history of England’s outdoor public lidos
Gill Wild Lidos are outdoor public bathing pools, as an alternative to chlorine-soaked pools. A few are derelict but many communities are doing them up, to be used by the public once again. They first became popular in the early 1800s (the first opened in the city of Bath, in a Grade II listed building)….
books to help you be a responsible tourist
The Responsible Traveller is a book to help you navigate travel, while being kind to the planet, ecosystems, wildlife and people. And also respecting local cultures. Learn about the environmental and social effects of tourism and gain a deeper understanding of cultural sensitivity. Learn simple tips and lifestyle changes to make a difference to reduce…