JoAnna Haugen

Interesting think piece about Iceland, #overtourism, and whether it's possible to have an experience that is uniquely your own.

I have been a Peter Hessler fan for a long time. Loved this interview that dives into his background and writing process.

This is alarmingly depressing.

A peek behind those “net zero” goals.

I love this woman's positive - and realistic - attitude.

Lovely article about a little-known corner of Estonia. I love the emphasis on the fact the residents don’t want to cater to mass tourism.

Beautiful piece about the Abujhmadia. There's so much I don't know I don't know.

For the Abujhmadia, work — like much else — is a living abstract. It is mediated by the wilds, by their unintelligibility and mystery. The Earth is not resolutely material, nor bound to the senses, or their tangible-visible forms.

A powerful, timely, terrifying, and essential article about the importance of a free press.

I love this conservation initiatives that empower local communities. Big environmental issues can not be addressed unless they’re part of the solution.

Empowering local communities is essential in addressing many of the problems our planet faces.

“Tourists, travel providers, outlets, and agents need only recognize the potential for tunnel vision and ask themselves whether there are perspectives missing in what we are reading and watching. And then, make every effort to seek them out.”

Tourists, travel providers, outlets, and agents need only recognize the potential for tunnel vision and ask themselves whether there are perspectives missing in what we are reading and watching. And then, make every effort to seek them out.

I looked into taking a repositioning cruise as an alternative for air travel a few years ago. Right now, boat travel simply isn't an option for the average person.

I've been thinking a lot about Greenland lately - and not because Trump tried to buy it. Because it is so undeveloped and untouched, I feel strongly that the rest of the world can learn from it. This piece validates that belief ... in an alarming way.

We need to continue showing up and standing up for - and supporting - #media outlets that put quality #journalism before profits for private-equity firms.

A metastasizing swath of media is controlled by private-equity vultures and capricious billionaires and other people who genuinely believe that they are rich because they are smart and that they are smart because they are rich, and that anyone less rich is by definition less smart.

The problem: There is a distinct lack of solutions based on data coupled with political challenges faced by destinations in even conceptualizing a long-term plan to control tourism growth with a focus on quality of life for residents.

The problem: There is a distinct lack of solutions based on data coupled with political challenges faced by destinations in even conceptualizing a long-term plan to control tourism growth with a focus on quality of life for residents.

Is it ironic to talk with the few close friends I have about how hard it is to make friends in your 30s?

I highly recommend carving out time to read this. It is *not* okay.

This guy's carbon-free life is extreme, but it points out the four most effective things people can do to reduce their carbon footprint: having fewer children, avoid driving cars, avoid airplane travel, eat a plant-based diet.

Beautiful parallel comparisons made by this author. I agree, women have been far more generous with their time in my life.

No, it’s not the lack of time which surprises me.

It is those people who have no time but are generous nonetheless.

I've read about the National Radio Quiet Zone before and am completely intrigued by it. I'm honestly curious if a person's physical body feels different there.

This would be hard for me, but I love the idea of specifically creating cars where you are welcome - and encouraged - to chat with strangers.

Read this, and then read it again. Then make a true commitment to cut plastic out of your life.

What does - and will - climate change cost? This piece thoroughly breaks it down. Spoiler alert: It's expensive.

YES! > People living in poverty are not problems to be solved, Carampatana said. “They are part of the solution.”

A lovely story of defying social and political barriers to find peace in books.

"Each year as I lay prone, feet in the stirrups, for my annual pelvic exam, I would inquire about it. In response, I would have another option foisted upon me." I can relate.

So far, little is being done to address the #overtourism problems on Everest, particularly from the Nepal side. Money speaks. Do not spend money exacerbating this problem.

"Everything screamed “emergency,” even though the word wasn’t used." Words matter. Let's stop tip-toeing around the issues.

The eternal question. How to balance tourism with the harm it causes. There's no easy answer, but keep educating yourself. Keep asking the hard questions. #responsibletourism

I've been mulling over this piece for a few days. Not sure what to feel about it, or what to do about it. We offset our flights. If that's not an option and we're not going to stop flying, what is the alternative?

More #travel writing like this, please. This is a beautiful example of slowing down and treading lightly. (via @SouthWritLarge)

Solutions journalism for the win. I believe this kind of reporting can actually engage and activate people, especially when it comes to universal issues like the climate crisis.

Take note, America. Public transportation is one of the things I most love about living outside of the U.S.

Read this. Yes, it is painful - very painful - but make yourself aware and then pass this on to others so they are also aware. If your travel experience involves animal, be wary and ask questions.

“Boys will be boys, preying on other boys and girls.”

Boys will be boys, preying on other boys and girls.

Love this piece of solutions journalism on reducing crime near Nairobi.

It's humbling to read about the lengths many people go to to do the right thing for the planet.

"Decision-makers worry a lot about economic recessions, but an ecological recession could have even worse consequences — and the biodiversity damage we've had means we're at risk of that happening.”

Having watched this all play out in real time, I found this article to be a great explanation of the conflict of politics + press in Ukraine.

Are we scared yet? Because we should be.

Put down the phone and pick up a book! Anyone who doesn't invest at least a few hours a week reading is missing out on mental clarity.

Do not politicize cursive.

An interesting consideration about whether cloning trees can help save the environment.

An insightful piece about the realities of being a woman in the world today. Yet, yes, I think a woman could walk around the world.

Admittedly, this one hit me hard. I recognize the importance of being honest about the origins of America's national park system and "fathers of conservation."

A coming home of sorts for word nerds everywhere.

“I don't fear missing out. I fear not giving enough attention to the things that I already know for sure are important.”

I don't fear missing out. I fear not giving enough attention to the things that I already know for sure are important.

And obviously I want to make this trip now. I'm such a sucker for trains.

Well, now we've got an astronomical number tied to the damage plastics cause.

Supporting Indigenous languages is a vital piece of cultural preservation.