Jillianne Pierce is a writer passionate about connecting cultures and promoting sustainability in travel + lifestyle. She lives in Orlando, Florida with her pilot husband and their very talkative cat.
Hotels & Honeybees: Hospitality Embraces World Bee Day
Approximately 75 percent of the planet’s crops depend, at least in part, on animal pollinators. One of the most important and unfortunately, underappreciated, is the bee. Aiming to increase awareness around the ways that these insects contribute to global food supplies and promote the protection of bees and other pollinators, the United Nations has designated May 20 as World Bee Day.
We Spoke To Astronauts About How Space Tourism Will Change Life Here On Earth
Between the expenses, fuel & exclusivity, SPACE TOURISM sparks a lot of heated conversations these days. Whether you think the ‘DEMOCRATIZATION’ of the technology is a gimmick or the greatest advance in travel in recent years — you have to admit, you are talking about it.
How To Unplug On Holiday According To A Photographer, Hotelier & Psychologist
Disconnecting on holiday is the ultimate luxury. And until now, it’s been much easier said than done.
Where To Go If You’d Rather The Sun, Not Slopes, This Winter
Easing international travel restrictions mean that we can once again travel to exotic destinations this winter. If you delight in sipping drinks fireside after hitting the slopes, you’re going to want to check out our piece on apres-ski culture instead. But if you’d much rather a bikini, white sand and cocktails in coconuts, this list is for you. From the jungles of the Yucatán to the jagged fjords of Oman and the Jacaranda-lined streets of Buenos Aires, these getaways will warm you up from the inside out.
Go Lightly: How To Travel Without Hurting The Planet According To Travel Writer Nina Karnikowski
Having worked as a travel writer for some of Australia’s most respected publications over the past decade, Nina Karnikowski is now on her greatest adventure yet: making her and her readers’ travels more conscious, and less harmful for the planet.
10 Practices To Be More Sustainable At Home
Like most people around the world, we have been spending a lot more time at home than usual the past several months. The photos and statistics from around the world have been staggering. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, pollution levels around the world decreased and the record-breaking hole in the ozone layer began healing. At the same time, poaching was the rise in certain places, an apparent result of a decrease in tourist traffic to deter such actions. We are able to see firsthand how human activity directly impacts other humans, and the health of our planet as a whole.
The Best Places To Go Snorkeling in Fort Lauderdale
There are many great snorkeling spots around the world: the Virgin Islands, Maldives, Australia, Fort Lauderdale…wait, what?
Okay, okay — while not exactly on a par with Maldives, Fort Lauderdale is an often-overlooked location to snorkel with a bevy of ocean life, including eels, sea turtles, and even sharks. And it’s a heck of a lot more convenient for most people than flying to the Indian Ocean.
Where To Stay, Eat, and Play in Orlando in 2023
Chances are, the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Orlando is Walt Disney World. And you’d be right. But, as one of the top tourist destinations in the world, there’s so much more to Orlando than its world-class theme parks. From local breweries to crystal clear springs and Michelin-starred meals, “The City Beautiful” is an exceptional destination in its own right. If you are visiting for the first time, or planning a quick getaway, here are our favorite things to do in Orlando.