WINTER 2022
Table of contents
IN THIS ISSUE
MÉLANGE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL + LIFESTYLE
Editorial Director Debbie Austin
22 5 reasons why the Maldives is an eco-tourist favorite
by Janet Yetunde
34 The Maldivian culture : unique , rich and varied
by Marina Apperley
36 Secret Paradise Maldives
A Sustainable Tour Company
Editor Gabi Dalton
Senior Editor Nancy Baye
Contributing Writers
Marina Apperley Lisa Guthrie Deabill Saada Branka Fiona Scott
Nancy Baye Desiree Salas Riselle Celestina Janet Yetunde
50 Travel sustainably the Google way by Shana Jones
52 Zipping to a city near you : the plane without wings
by Shana Jones
60 Living sustainably with Belgian company Mixua
by Riselle Celestina
64 5 sustainable , ecofriendly lifestyle brands to put on your radar
by Janet Yetunde
66 Caring for Christmas trees by Lisa Guthrie Deabill
68 Arubalife Organics : hand-crafted , sustainable and organic makeup
by Riselle Celestina
70 The 3D printed homes of Habitat for Humanity
by Lisa Guthrie Deabill
72 A wake up call for the Caribbean ( and the world )
by Riselle Celestina
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76 Spotlight on environmental advocates by Desiree Salas
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