Welcome to EXPEDITIONIST, a local online magazine on conscious travel, conversations, and culture. We hope you enjoy your stay!
All in Travel
If you really want to put your life into perspective for a while, take a walk back through history and experience what daily life is like for the amazing Kalahari bushmen in Namibia. From natural herbs, roots, and trees, these tribespeople have discovered many ways to sustain themselves and thrive in a harsh and unforgiving climate.
What do you do when you only have 2 days to explore an entire country? One, plan your time wisely and two, pick and choose the most important spots to visit in your limited time. While some may argue that you can’t really get a feel for a place if you spend so little time there, we’re here to tell you, it can be done, if you do it right. Read on to find out how.
Responsible tourism is a term that’s been around longer than you may think, but what does it actually mean? A company that supports and encourages sustainable business practices is one way to define it. Another could be centred around an individual’s responsibility to travel in an environmentally friendly way. However you choose to define it, these 3 companies have got it right. Which one speaks to you the most?
Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful and underrated countries in Asia, but it is one that needs to be on every explorer’s bucket list. See our top list of cultural gems in the northern part of the country.
As a backpacker, do you prefer to travel by train or by plane to get to your next next destination? Both get you from A to B, but there’s something to be said for taking a train instead of flying. Read on for our thoughts on the subject.
Romanian Friend Founder Marius Iliescu joins us here to share some of Romania’s wonderful (and lesser known) cultural gems. Read on to see what he recommends for would-be travellers coming to this gorgeous European country.
Meet Shondra Martin: lover of immersive travel, epic hikes, and helping others through responsible and conscious tourism. Read on to see what she has to say on the subject.
Mongolia has some amazing natural landscapes to share with the world, though many people often pass over it in place of other countries. If you’re a fan of getting out in the great outdoors and you love animals, try this excursion for a truly unique experience.
Portrait photography is arguably one of the most impactful forms of photography, so when we came across Omar Read’s series of ‘Holy Faces Personified’, we had to share them with you.
Often the process of getting tattooed can be anything from a cultural experience to a rite of passage and is a very personal experience for each individual, especially if the type of tattoo you get has one of these historical and cultural heritages attached to it.
Facing your fears can be scary, especially if they are those big, life-changing, drop everything and go type fears. No one likes doing it, but there are those that can’t stand being where they are anymore, so much so that are have to face them in order to live the life they want. These are some of my personal fears and how I managed to overcome them.
Are you a lover of boutique hotels? Look no further. From the beautiful island landscapes of Sri Lanka’s southern coast to the sun-soaked shores of the Dominican Republic, we’ve got 5 fantastic boutique hotels you’re sure to love.
Our friends over at Four Rabbit came to together with us to bring you our list of the top 10 must-haves for ever conscious traveller, whether you’re a fan of eco-luxury, or just want to spend your hard earned dollars on a brand that gives back to the environment. Read on for more.
Brent Weber is a true EXPEDITIONIST in every sense of the word. He quit his job to try out the van-life with his life partner Cass. Together, they make up the epic people-loving empowerment duo ‘The Dharma Collective’. See what Brent has to say on living your truth and going through life with purpose.
Exploring the globe doesn’t always mean finding the next sun-soaked beach or tropical oasis. These 5 places in the Northern Hemisphere are sure to spark you winter wanderlust, just like they did for us.
Travelling off the beaten path can give you a better understanding of the cultural flavour of a place, and these 5 places are no exception. See our picks for the best kept travel secrets inside.
One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster… Ok so we know it’s cliché to want to sing that at the top of your lungs (go ahead, we did!), but when you’re done belting out the tune, take a stab at this list for a chance to see as much of Bangkok as you can in 24 hours.
If you love reading as much as we do (in paperback or hardcover, not on a kindle), then hop on down to your nearest bookstore or co-op and grab yourself one (or all) of these great recommendations to spark some adventure and excitement into your workweek blues.
