Issue #4 - Saving our Oceans
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Issue #4 - Saving our Oceans
Let's make travel a FORCE FOR GOOD!
Where in the World Are We?
Photo by Roberto Nixon on Unsplash
Hint: It’s the world’s flattest country.
Read on for the answer . . .
Quote of the Week
“There’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.”
Sarah Kay
Dear Mindful Travellers:
Welcome to our weekly newsletter, The Postcard Digest #4.
This week, we’re spotlighting the planet’s oceans. Join us as we explore ways to enjoy the ocean and help save it, too — whether its dining on invasive species or choosing reef-safe sunscreen.
Our voyage also takes us to the captivating shores of Sicily with this week’s featured Postcard Travel partner, Italy Charme. Plus we’ll meet Moreno Moretti, the CEO of this boutique luxury Italian tour company, who wants travellers to fall in love with his homeland just as he has.
Jacques Cousteau said, “The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat.” Together, we can help keep our oceans healthy. Even small things make a big difference.
Dive in!
Karen Hastings
Editor, Postcard Travel Club
This Week’s Featured Postcard Travel Partner
Find the Heart and Soul of Sicily with Italy Charme
Dreaming of venturing off the beaten path in Italy? How about an authentic luxury experience in Sicily far from the crowds? Italy Charme will connect you with locals and curate custom experiences that reveal Sicily’s heart and soul. You'll not only witness the island's splendors, but you’ll also forge connections with its people — the custodians of cherished stories, exquisite foods and artisanal crafts.
Find inspiration by collecting your favourite postcards from Sicily with Italy Charme: Stay in a 19th-century palazzo with rock-carved rooms, taste fresh-picked pistachios at MUSA farm, make pasta with a Sicilian mama or sip wines in the shadow of Mount Etna.
Meet Moreno Moretti, CEO of Italy Charme
Introducing Moreno Moretti, a travel artisan and curator of Italy's hidden treasures. His unwavering passion for uncovering the heart of his homeland has led him to craft personalized, transformative journeys. He invites you to fall in love with the essence of Italy and create unforgettable moments filled with meaning and connection.
Saving our Oceans: Should we Eat the Invaders?
Atlantic blue crabs, lionfish and rapa whelk — in their natural habitats, they play a crucial role in balancing the ecosystem. But when they’re introduced into a new environment, they can cause chaos, killing endemic species and damaging delicate marine ecosystems.
What can we do? Mongabay writer Guia Baggi weighs the pros and cons of a mouthwatering way to help save our seas and oceans.
Beat the Heat with Mindful Swimming
Too hot to do a workout? Dive into a holistic approach to exercise with a swimming meditation. Discover how immersing yourself in the present moment while gliding through the water can bring a refreshing twist to your fitness routine, enhancing both physical and mental well-being.
Mindworks shares their tips on how to stay present while enjoying the water through mindful swimming. We think it’s the perfect way to soak your cares away.
Sunscreens: Which Ones are Best for Your Skin and Our Coral Reefs?
Did you know that an estimated 14,000 tons of sunscreen finds its way into the ocean every year? And some of the ingredients can be devastating not only to marine life, but also to coral, damaging its DNA and exacerbating coral bleaching. The Coral Reef Alliance explores which sunscreens are better for our reefs — and healthier for you, too.
Tip: You can’t rely on “reef-safe” or “reef-friendly” claims, either, since many manufacturers aren’t required to test their products.
Where in the World Are We?
This week, we’re in the Maldives — the flattest country on the planet. The maximum elevation is only five metres, and 80 percent of the islands are less than a meter above sea level, making the fight against rising seas more urgent than ever.
Collect your favourite Postcard stories from the Maldives at Postcard Travel.
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