5 Takeaways Volunteering at Quinta Esencia Permaculture Farm
Our time at Quinta Esencia gave us a richer understanding of permaculture and how these projects operate. Here are my main takeaways.
The Eco Caminhos Experience – A Photo Tour
We spent two months volunteering at Eco Caminhos. Experience the vistas, lessons, and joys of life on the farm through this photo tour.
In the Heart of Farming Country During Brazil’s Presidential Elections
Snapshots from our time on the ground observing the Bolsonaro-Lula faceoff.
A Web of Give and Take — Surprising Links Between Agroforestry and Social Work
At Eco Caminhos permaculture farm, we encountered a philosophy of farming and social work that prioritizes variety over scalability.
More Sustainable Doesn’t Have to Equal Less Comfort
We are the first guests to stay in Eco Caminhos’ newly-built Eco Lodge, a gorgeous bioconstructed house in the mountains north of Rio de Janeiro.
3 Things Most Americans Use That Even Rich Brazilians Don’t
The amenities we lived without in Brazil show that conserving energy is more about systems than individual choices. Also one thing I wish we had in the States!
10 Ways Trains Are Better Than Planes
We recently took a 48-hour Amtrak ride from Chicago to Los Angeles. If you have the time to spare, we definitely recommend it.
12 Ways to Travel More Lightly on the Planet
How can we be part of the climate solution, yet engage in travel for the personal growth and cross-cultural benefits? Here are some ideas.
When You’re the First Tourist in a Remote Chinese Village
An excursion off the beaten path lands us in a village with no tourist services where we find a local family to stay with. Will tourism change the village?
