I am sure we have all heard of the ‘cup half full/empty’ analogy? Well, when entering
parenthood, it is more like a bucket. You don’t know whether that bucket is half full or half
empty, has sprung a leak (or several), if the bucket has anything in it at all, if…

The past couple of years has been freckled with doubt about the future of Island Spirit but the more I decided not to panic the more ideas came flooding in.

As some of you know, I cycled Land’s End to John O’Groats which gave me a renewed love for the…

By Kirsty Barnby

I am writing to summarise and share the main points of COP26 we think are important for eco-conscious travellers and indeed any interested in the process. Therefore, we hope this will give you an informed and balanced perspective.

So what is COP26?

COP26 is…

Written by Kyle Barton, edited by Kirsty Barnby and Bruno Fontanet

Pacific Island Nations have united at the UN General Assembly (25.09.21) to highlight the need to tackle both Covid, and Climate Change together to make a sustainable future possible. We at Island Spirit stand with them. Here we learn…

Island Spirit has some very exciting news… we are bringing the spirit back home to our very own Island! Kirsty is in the planning stages of some very exciting community-based projects in the UK. This will naturally include the spirit of environmentalism and sustainability that is found in all…

Island Spirit founder, Kirsty Barnby is taking on the legendary 1200 mile cross country cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats (known as LEJOG). On the 9^th of August, she will start this iconic trip…

Written by Kylie Barton

In recent years here at Island Spirit we have expanded our ecotourism across the globe. However, we will never forget our humble beginnings in our beloved Fiji. Recently it has come to light that there is a new plague threatening this beautiful land, black sand mining.

As…

Plates full to the brim with fresh, locally sourced, colourful curry, beaches akin to dreamscapes and smiles so warm you could hug everyone: you can now start day dreaming of Sri Lanka again! When to travel to Sri Lanka? Well, they reopened their airports to international tourists at the…

Applicant is fully aware of the current global Coronavirus COVID-19 virus outbreak, the current travel restrictions, and inherent risks involved if choosing to travel and participate in Island Spirit’s trips. Applicant is aware that the majority of serious cases and deaths contributing to this virus are in…

By Bruno Fontanet and Kirsty Barnby

If like us, you are a responsible traveller and love to discover typical regions, then this article will be perfect for you. In this piece about Hiriketiya, we share the alternative places