For those conscientious enough to be aware of air travel’s negative effects, carbon offsetting is a popular solution to mitigate the environmental damage. But is it effective, or are we just buying off our flight shame, greenwashing our own actions in the process? A basic guide for those new to the subject.
Read MoreI’m starting to sound like a broken record when I say I’m as partial to a getaway in a cabin/tiny house as the next city-dwelling millennial. I wrote about my stays at Nutchel and at a refurbished vintage trailer before, and my bucket list of tiny weekend getaways is far from complete. I’ve been extremely busy with work and studying for an exam, so it felt wise to book a short trip to force myself to take some downtime. This time, I opted for a Belgian company that’s very vocal about the sustainability of their little homes-away-from-home: Slow Cabins.
Read MoreYou might have read how my first venture into cabin-style getaways made me hungry for more. For our next weekend trip we were once again looking for a small space in a peaceful location that would allow us to clear our heads, while giving us plenty of stuff to explore in the area as well. Oh, and preferably with a dash of sustainability. Welcome to cabin fever part 2, fabulous vintage trailer edition!
Read MoreWhether for the aesthetics, the lifestyle or just as a way to slow down and recharge from the daily hustle and bustle, the internet has grown to LOVE cabins. I (along with millions of others) have been watching tiny house channels over the last couple of years, mainly for inspiration on small space living and sustainable living solutions. I love life in the city way too much to adopt the cabin lifestyle, but as a no-frills, back to basics getaway? It sounded mighty appealing.
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