In a world filled with fast fashion and fleeting trends, it’s important to pause and reflect on our consumption habits. As conscious consumers, we have the power to make a positive impact on the fashion industry and the environment. Before adding new pieces to my wardrobe, I find it crucial to ask myself a few essential questions. By taking a moment to consider our choices, we can embrace the principles of slow fashion. We are making more mindful and sustainable fashion investments. In this article, I will share the five important questions I ask consciously myself before making my next fash ..read more

It’s been a year now since I moved from the cold Czech Republic back to my warm country Kenya. Moving back to Kenya, I tried living in the capital city but was in need of a slow life. This quest for slow life took me straight to one of the most beautiful and slowest places I’ve seen ever since I started travelling the world. Kilifi County is on the Kenyan coast. I tried living in Watamu but because of work and kids’ school, I moved to Malindi. The place is quite warm and with average high temperature ranging from 31°C (88°F) to 33°C (91°F).  It took me over a year to slowly shift from m ..read more

What’s Black Friday? This weekend-long shopping extravaganza, driven by steep discounts, marks the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. Andrew Simms, founder of the Rapid Transition Alliance, a climate research and advocacy group, says this is an attempt to get people to make purchases on a scale that is “totally incompatible” with efforts to prevent a climate disaster. Black Friday is a huge marketing opportunity for companies that publicly oppose the holiday’s values; eco-friendly companies, for example, have come up with ingenious ways to capitalize on the even ..read more

Many gifts end up unused and unloved which turns our beautiful holiday seasons into a mess of over-consumption. Good news is that more people are becoming aware of their environmental impact and are trying to do better for the environment. If you have a friend who is TRYING to live an eco conscious lifestyle, you might want to impress them with your next gift by gifting them something they will never forget. Before we dive into the Eco friendly gift ideas for your loved ones. Let me share with you a story about a personal thoughtful gift I recently received that I still can’t get o ..read more

Travelling generally contributes a lot to carbon emissions through transport alone. But you can stay on the right side of green with a mindful attitude towards food, hotel bookings and the economy. Find Out Where to Eat Local food Sampling local foods is one of the most enjoyable parts of your holiday. From street food and delicacies to high-end restaurants, there’s always something for everyone. Yet like at home, there are many food suppliers, producers, and eateries operating in completely unsustainable and harmful ways. So you can help by researching the best sustainable places to eat on ..read more

Travelling can be an enjoyable and exciting experience, but it can also be very stressful. It can be a disaster if you are not prepared for the trip. The following article will discuss some key things that you can do to have a stress-free travel experience. 1) Plan Ahead One of the most important things you can do to reduce stress while travelling is to plan ahead. This means that you should have a good idea of where you are going, what you are doing, and how you are getting there. If you are unsure about something, it is always best to ask someone who knows or look it up online. Planning ..read more

For those environmentally minded individuals who want to devote themselves to their passion, we are quite familiar with FREE work requests because most environmental organisations are Non profit but as much as we love volunteering, our bills won’t allow us to volunteer for a long time which drives many of us to take a job that doesn’t match our values just to earn a paycheck. This article introduces you to paying jobs in the environmental field which gives you an idea of where to look when trying to either look for an entry or advance career level in the environmental field.  Some of t ..read more

If you have been following my Conscious Fashion journey, you know that we are now at the stage where we are slowly and gently hunting for some new items to add to our closet. In case you are just joining this community, welcome here. I highly recommend a few beginners posts like 5 steps towards sustainable fashion on a budget and 5 tips to shop fashion sustainably. In this article, I will be sharing with you all about sustainable luxury loungewear Ivy Marie. Sustainability is becoming more popular in the fashion industry.  With more brands doing their best to be sus ..read more

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We came from Watamu so we took a taxi from Watamu to Che Shale which was about an hour 10min drive. You might think that’s a bit of a drive but when you realise that you are headed to paradise, then it doesn’t seem that long. In case you’re flying in via Malindi airport, Che shale Eco hotel Kenya is 21km away from the airport. Che Shale hotel and kitesurf Center is a laid-back beachfront hotel located in Mambrui. The Eco hotel is run by a small family who put good effort into making the en-suite 8 bandas built with locally sourced materials as chic and as eco friendly as possible.  T ..read more