Travelling Kindly, Not Perfectly
Travel isn’t truly sustainable — it uses fuel, resources, and leaves a footprint wherever we go. But awareness changes everything. For me, mindful travel means recognising those impacts and doing what I can to soften them, rather than pretending they don’t exist.
I’m Jess — a nurse, sound therapist, and solo traveller who tries to live and move through the world with care. I eat plant-based because I don’t want to harm animals. I buy almost everything second-hand, from clothes to camera gear, because reusing what already exists feels lighter on the planet. I try to support local people instead of big chains, and I value experiences and connection over consumption.
That doesn’t mean I always get it right. I stay in hotels, I drive hire cars, I take flights — and I know those things have an impact. But I believe we can hold both truths: that travel changes us in beautiful ways, and that it carries responsibility. Choosing smaller guesthouses, eating local produce, refilling water bottles, or simply respecting the people and places that host us — these are all small ways of showing up consciously.
Sustainable travel, to me, isn’t a label or a trend. It’s an ongoing practice of compassion — for the planet, for animals, and for ourselves. It’s about being curious, making thoughtful choices, and accepting imperfection with honesty and grace.
This space is where I share ideas, reflections, and practical ways to explore more gently — from plant-based food finds to mindful packing, from local experiences to low-impact habits that make the road a little kinder.
Because the goal isn’t perfection. It’s awareness, gratitude, and kindness — wherever the journey leads.
Kind Compass 