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Two Wandering Soles is a fun, inspiring and award-winning travel blog created by Katie and Ben, a couple who is passionate about responsible and adventurous travel around the world. Find travel tips and money-saving advice for eco-friendly and sustainable travel on any budget.
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![I learned something cool the other day.
Did you know that “Abracadabra” is a Hebrew word? Its definition is quite beautiful.
Abracadabra: I create as I speak.
We use this word as children, pointing with sticks we imagine to be wands. We say “Abracadabra” and wish for something to happen.
But the real definition is much better. It means we are putting our words into action instead of just wishing it to happen. We are the creator of our dreams. It’s not up to chance or anyone else.
There are what seem like a million things that Ben and I have talked about working on. And now it’s finally time to roll up our sleeves and start creating. ✨ Abracadabra ✨
What magic are YOU going to create? [Thanks @drearose00 for the fun fact!]](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5475c689e4b05a135b085d65/5919120429687fd2ca0aeb36/5c449016a7ed2c00016e695e/1547997218986/)
![We spent the last 5 days in Washington state and hardly took any pictures. On the one occasion I brought my camera out, it died after my 3rd shot 😭 But it actually turned out to be a good thing... Often when we travel, we need to think about photos, articles, social media... and it can make us lose sight of the present moment.
So on this little trip to a place that is special to us, we tried our best to turn off our “travel blogging minds”. And we soaked up the moments: Snowboarding, snowmobiling (my first time!), cross country skiing, craft beer tasting, live music listening, trivia playing, and catching up with friends.
It was a nice time to relax and recharge before heading to Chiang Mai where were going to be diving headfirst into work on the blog!
Do you ever feel like you need to make an extra effort to be in the moment? [P.S. for all you out there that like cozy winter getaways, we have a ginormous article all about Leavenworth that we wrote last year after living there for 8 months! We’ll be updating it soon with some new places to eat and things to do! Link is in our story]](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5475c689e4b05a135b085d65/5919120429687fd2ca0aeb36/5c3f988201068518d1976df9/1547671688882/)
![⚠️PRACTICAL TIPS just for you! There has been a lot in the news lately about the devastating state of the environment. The statistics are heartbreaking.
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It’s important to read & discuss, but it can leave you wondering, “What can I—one person—actually do?” GOOD NEWS: there’s A LOT you can do (besides hugging a tree!). Let’s take a moment to focus on some positive changes we can ALL make this year.
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[In saying this, we’re in no way trying to insinuate that we are perfect. We fail. Daily. We need to be better at all of these things, so in a way this just as much a reminder to us as it is a way of sharing tips with you.]
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1. SWITCH TO REUSABLES: Water bottles, straws, utensils, shopping bags, produce bags, beeswax wrap, menstrual cups, coffee mugs…We could go on. If you want to know our favorite brands, visit our website or shoot us a message!
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2. EAT LESS MEAT. Don’t believe us? Scientists recently said eating less meat is the “SINGLE BIGGEST WAY TO HELP THE PLANET”.
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3. KEEP LEARNING. Watch documentaries. Read the news. Discuss with others. Follow accounts that talk about environmental (& social) issues, and inspire you to do something. We 💛 @irietoaurora @twodustytravelers @jess.sustainable
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4. MAKE SACRIFICES. There are certain products that we just don’t buy anymore (or as often as we used to) because of how they’re packaged/made. We’re still very much learning how to make these sacrifices.
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5. WASTE LESS FOOD. An average American wastes 225lbs of food per year (low estimate). Did you know that when food waste ends up in a landfill, it creates methane—a harmful greenhouse gas? Make it a goal to send less to the landfill, or start composting.
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6. GIVE FEEDBACK. Big companies have a lot of power & they’re starting to LISTEN. Some are starting to reduce their waste/footprint because consumers have demanded it.
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7. CARBON OFFSETTING. While not a perfect answer, it can help balance your carbon footprint.
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8. USE YOUR VOICE. Educate family & friends. Support companies that are doing the right thing. Even if it’s more expensive. Vote.
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When you start believing that your voice & actions make a difference, you’ll start to see tangible proof of your power.](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5475c689e4b05a135b085d65/5919120429687fd2ca0aeb36/5c364dd65ccc0f30e505f6e1/1547062751154/)
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