Month: October 2019

6 Ways to Tell the Difference Between Georgia and Georgia

A Tale of Two Georgias Georgia the country (officially the Republic of Georgia) is a rising destination for its mountains, wines, beaches, and rich culture at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. But it has a problem. Everyone confuses it for a certain US state known for its peaches. We’re here to help. 1. Georgia Basics: Where & What? Georgia the country is geographically located in southwest…

How to Fall in Love with Eco-Packing

The World is Divided (By Plastic) You’ve heard about the Summer of Love. Well, 2019 is set to go down, according to the Wall Street Journal, as the “summer of the plastic-straw ban.” That’s because last month, Seattle became the first US city to ban plastic straws. San Francisco soon followed. The Queen of England, too. Now companies like Marriott, Starbucks and Anatara Resorts are phasing out the little plastic tools…