If the stars align, I’ll be off to Ireland tomorrow night on a trip that’s turning into an adventure before it has even started. Read more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark.
The Sunday Spark – Enough of the crazy summer weather
How’s the weather where you live this summer? In today’s edition of The Sunday Spark, some thoughts on 2024’s crazy summer weather. Also this week: Paris plans green Olympics, Brazil leads the way in renewable energy, and a new study considers the real impact of EVs.
The Sunday Spark – My first day of retirement
As of Thursday afternoon, I am officially retired! So, what did I do on my first day of retirement? Find out in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark.
The Sunday Spark – A suitcase of memories
A few weeks ago, I bought a new carry-on suitcase to replace one I’d been travelling with for over 20 years. As I prepare to retire my old blue suitcase, I fondly remembered the places we travelled together.
In addition to my suitcase of memories, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, looks at Earth Overshoot Day, banning fossil fuel advertising, electric vehicle economics, and decluttering purses and bags.
Carbon offsets, flight shaming and better transportation options
After my recent trip to England, I committed to researching carbon offsets to mitigate the environmental impact of flying. Today’s post looks at the flight shaming movement, and how aviation emissions compare to other forms of transportation. Plus, an overview of how carbon offset programs work, and how you can reduce the impact of your travels.
The Sunday Spark – Visiting faraway loved ones
In week 42 of The Sunday Spark, balancing the environmental cost of air travel with seeing our faraway loved ones. Plus, trivia competition learnings, and a look at carbon offsets for air travel.
The Sunday Spark – Maybe island life isn’t for me
In week 40 of The Sunday Spark, I ponder the downside of island life after weathering a major storm on the Isle of Wight. Also this week: a look at rainbows, the history of Guy Fawkes Day, the potential of solar panels, and pumpkin disposal.
Travel packing tips to make long and short trips easier
This has been a busy travel year for me, so I’ve had a lot of opportunity to hone my packing skills. After a 10-day summer vacation with just a carry on and a backpack, I promised an update on how packing for my other trips went. Read on for an update and travel packing tips from my recent 5-day and 2-day business trips, and 16-day U.K. vacation.
Feeling a little train envy!
As I sit down to write this, I’m on the train from London’s Victoria Station to Portsmouth on the south coast of England. I travelled to London from York this morning and, despite a delay in York that made me miss my connection in London by just one minute, I’m feeling a bit of train envy.
A day in London – The weatherman got it wrong!
Hello from London! Mum and I arrived safely at Heathrow on Thursday morning. When we were making plans for our first full day in London on Friday, the forecast ominously predicted “the rainiest day ever in the UK”. I’ve often noticed British weather forecasters must have some magical tools and never get it wrong. Their […]