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Today is World Oceans Day, the United Nations day for celebrating the role of the oceans in our everyday life. It is our life ...
Jun 8
Today is World Oceans Day, the United Nations day for celebrating the role of the oceans in our everyday life. It is our life source, supporting humanity and every other organism on Earth.
Join us now and celebrate our oceans by helping us to revive a Fijian reef. http://ow.ly/2cwc50F5kxl
#fiji #coralgardening #volunteering #worldoceansday
The countdown begins!
In one years time we will be setting off to our Fijian coral gardening project.
For more...
Jun 3
The countdown begins!
In one years time we will be setting off to our Fijian coral gardening project.
For more information on this experience and how you can be involved in reviving reef systems with Island Spirit, visit our website: https://island-spirit.org/experiences/coral-gardening-permaculture-volunteering/
#coralgardening #fijiancoralgardening #reefsystems #islandspirit #ecotourism #greentravel #wildcraftedexperiences #volunteering
Enjoying the sun!
Happy first day of June.
#fairtrade #ecotourism #greentravel #ecotravel #srilankatourism ...
Jun 1
Enjoying the sun!
Happy first day of June.
#fairtrade #ecotourism #greentravel #ecotravel #srilankatourism #fijitourism #meditation #yoga #wellnessretreat #motivation
FREE advice for any eco-conscious travellers interested Fiji and Sri Lanka.
Ready to dive in?
Contact me to ...
May 25
FREE advice for any eco-conscious travellers interested Fiji and Sri Lanka.
Ready to dive in?
Contact me to arrange a a slot.
#greentravel #srilanka #srilankatourism #fiji #fijitourism #ecotourism #traveladvice #ecotravel #fairtrade
Raising a candle in honour of George Floyd.
#georgefloyd
This World Fairtrade Organisation Day, the theme is #BuildBackFairer. The pandemic has further exposed the many issues with our ...
May 8
This World Fairtrade Organisation Day, the theme is #BuildBackFairer. The pandemic has further exposed the many issues with our global systems in trade, communication, and prioritisation. COVID has been a damaging force, but it has also provided us with an opportunity to pause, rethink, and change… link in bio @wfto_europe
#responsibletravel
#fiji
#SriLanka
I've heard of similar issues in the South Pacific. We can't take anything for granted anymore, including the humble ...
May 5
I've heard of similar issues in the South Pacific. We can't take anything for granted anymore, including the humble coconut tree which had hundreds of uses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcqC03v409s
#earthday #restoreourearth
🌏Happy Earth Day! A day to consider the next generation. We are here as custodians and have a ...
Apr 22
#earthday #restoreourearth
🌏Happy Earth Day! A day to consider the next generation. We are here as custodians and have a responsibility to share our knowledge, inspire change and steward.
🌱 Bring on the next generation of coral gardeners and #permaculture enthusiasts.
🐠I am here to answer any questions about life on the reefs, work experience ideas and our epic trip to Fiji in summer 2022.
https://island-spirit.org/experiences/coral-gardening-permaculture-volunteering/
We are going to be working on these very reefs in June and July 2022. Contact me for more information about coral gardening and ...
Apr 21
We are going to be working on these very reefs in June and July 2022. Contact me for more information about coral gardening and how you can be involved in reviving reef systems with Island Spirit.
Reef revival: Fiji's corals bouncing back after ruinous cyclone. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/05/reef-revival-fijis-corals-bouncing-back-after-ruinous-cyclone?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Feeling some cabin fever and wanting a well-earned break? I'm here to help you discover the uncovered gems of Sri Lanka and ...
Apr 14
Feeling some cabin fever and wanting a well-earned break? I'm here to help you discover the uncovered gems of Sri Lanka and Fiji. I'm offering 1-1, 15 mins FREE green travel advice available for a limited time only. Dive in, the water's warm! Contact me now to arrange a slot. #greentravel #srilankatourism #ecotourism #traveladvice
Happy Sri Lankan New Year! What a great way to celebrate! The borders are open to fully vaccinated travellers!
🥥 A PCR is ...
Apr 13
Happy Sri Lankan New Year! What a great way to celebrate! The borders are open to fully vaccinated travellers!
🥥 A PCR is required on arrival.
🥥 Your final vaccine had to be two weeks prior to arrival.
🥥 Just one day quarantine needed.
https://srilanka.travel/helloagain/documents/Revised_Health_Guidelines_for_Travellers_to_Sri_Lanka_valid_from_06.04.2021.pdf
Exciting news this week with the announcement of quarantine-free travel between Fiji's neighbours, Australia and New Zealand ...
Apr 10
Exciting news this week with the announcement of quarantine-free travel between Fiji's neighbours, Australia and New Zealand beginning from 19 April! Phew, about time, our local island friends are needing tourism now more than ever as the season starts to begin in May. #fijitourism #fiji #postcovidtravel #islandhopping
🤸Happy international women's day! 🌈To celebrate, we are launching our third fundraiser to buy reading glasses for five ...
Mar 8
🤸Happy international women's day! 🌈To celebrate, we are launching our third fundraiser to buy reading glasses for five outer-island villages in Northern Fiji. These are some of the fantastic women who received glasses in 2019 so it's about time they received updates! Before they received glasses, some couldn't weave let alone read so we really are changing their lives. £3 pays for one pair of glasses and their all-important pouch. Please donate with the link in bio. ❤️🤗
#readingglasses
#donationsfiji
#wfto
#glasses
@womensday
It's hard to explain what I do. IN A WORD THOUGH - ALOT! It's also a challenge to draw but this infographic does a fine ...
Mar 7
It's hard to explain what I do. IN A WORD THOUGH - ALOT! It's also a challenge to draw but this infographic does a fine job. @wfto_europe #responsibletravel #wfto_fairtrade #greenbusiness #ecotourism
Sri Lanka is open for all to enjoy! Our friends and colleagues who all work in tourism either directly or indirectly are over the ...
Jan 27
Sri Lanka is open for all to enjoy! Our friends and colleagues who all work in tourism either directly or indirectly are over the moon! 🌈 🌱🌙Happy times are coming! We are here to help you plan your eco adventure.
https://island-spirit.org/general-responsible-travel-news/when-to-travel-to-sri-lanka-in-2021
Plates full to the brim with fresh, locally sourced, colourful curry, 🍲 beaches akin to dreamscapes 🏝 and smiles so warm you...
Jan 17
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 are set to reopen their airports to international tourists at the end of January. ✈️
Link in bio.
#ethicaltravel #yogaretreats #SriLanka #ecotourism #greentravel #wfto #travel World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) Srilankatourism
HAPPY FAIRTRADE NEW YEAR 🥳🧚we go local so true to local gossip (or coconut wireless!) here is just how it was in 2020...
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Jan 3
HAPPY FAIRTRADE NEW YEAR 🥳🧚we go local so true to local gossip (or coconut wireless!) here is just how it was in 2020...
This year we are celebrating not going under! 👙 We are instead treading water and getting quite good at it! We've even honed some fancy skills, some of which include:
The founder completing her 120 hour TEFL training so she can teach long term alongside her volunteers; she also did her 200 hour yoga teacher training course. The team became very good at interior design and renovation in Sri Lanka; the team also secured a villa for future retreats; donated £500 worth of seeds to a partner village in Fiji; Met with the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka to secure a TEFL volunteering trip; all got a bit too good at surfing, Kirsty ending up hurting herself; kept on selling Fijian yoga mats; hosted our final trips just before returning to the UK in March; delved into the world of electric mountain biking; although a cliche, learnt the gift of meditation; found the importance of making a 90-day plan and appreciating what has been; learnt how to diversify; put firmly into practice our positive mental attitude. @wfto_europe @responsible_travel @srilanka #fairtradetravel #ecotourism #golocal #fairtradefiji
Follow your dream, it's still there waiting for you! Join us to volunteer or take an wildcrafted, authentic, break to ...
Sep 25
Follow your dream, it's still there waiting for you! Join us to volunteer or take an wildcrafted, authentic, break to discover the remote beauty of the Fijian islands in 2021. #offgridtravel #fiji #fairtradetravel. Link in bio.
One of the proudest days of Island Spirit's life. We designed and ordered 30 hand woven, Fijian, Fairtrade, yoga mats from ...
Sep 24
One of the proudest days of Island Spirit's life. We designed and ordered 30 hand woven, Fijian, Fairtrade, yoga mats from the wonderful women of Lavena village on #Taveuni back in 2015. It demonstrates how sharing skills and cultures can be full of benefits for all involved. #ThrowbackThursday World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) #yoga #womeninbusiness.
This beach is next to one of the local attractions, a spectacular blow hole, not far from the quaint village of Hiriketiya on the ...
Sep 3
This beach is next to one of the local attractions, a spectacular blow hole, not far from the quaint village of Hiriketiya on the south coast of Sri Lanka. We are ready to organise your trip whether, volunteering, Farm to Fork adventures, tailored road trips by bus or hybrid car or just lazing on the jungle lined beaches! Discover offgrid Sri Lanka with our trusted local team in full knowledge that you're travelling with the only Fairtrade travel company in Sri Lanka. #responsibletravel World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) #golocal #srilanka
With the recent news that STA travel have ceased trading in the UK because of Covid-19, we're wondering how on earth can we ...
Aug 23
With the recent news that STA travel have ceased trading in the UK because of Covid-19, we're wondering how on earth can we survive. BUT there is hope! If you run your own gig, remember that being a small business means you are VERSATILE and FLEXIBLE. You can ADAPT. If your cash flow isn't allowing it then fair enough, but until then you can open up to DIVERSIFY. Go get 'em! #businessideas #womeninbusiness #responsibletravel #ecotourism #srilanka #fiji #islandliving #entrepreneurship #positivevibes #gowiththeflow
We've been uncharacteristically quiet for the past few months while we fundraise for our Fijian friends, contemplate what ...
Aug 22
We've been uncharacteristically quiet for the past few months while we fundraise for our Fijian friends, contemplate what lies ahead and try to iron out our creases to allow Island Spirit's heartbeat to continue into the future. We are working on some great products for Sri Lanka ecotourism and are even pointing our little golden arrow homeward bound to the Great British Isles. 💘 We will keep you posted more frequently now. @Fiji @sltda_srilanka @r_travel) #greentravelpostcovid #entrepreneursincovid
Thanks to someone up there⬆️ 🙏 looking out for us, our fundraiser coincided with the Pacific Seeds for Life (PS4L) ...
Jun 25
Thanks to someone up there⬆️ 🙏 looking out for us, our fundraiser coincided with the Pacific Seeds for Life (PS4L) initiative.
We have recently raised $FJD1500 to buy farm tools for three villages in Northern @Fiji. We have also just organised for these seeds from @spc_cps in Suva, to be shipped on the 24 hour boat journey from the main island to #Taveuni on Friday.
We’re super excited to help start an #organicfarmproject with #Lavena village, even the school children we have previously worked work for a long time are going to get their hands dirty!
Times are changing so sustainable farming for villages which used to rely on tourism is an essential way to create income, boost health and educate the youth. #gofijigo #fiji 🤙🥥🍉🍊🍍
Stretch you mind body and soul - even imagination this #worldyogaday! We have started working with one of the best sustainable ...
Jun 21
Stretch you mind body and soul - even imagination this #worldyogaday! We have started working with one of the best sustainable travel options in Sri Lanka. They specialise in all things #permaculture, #upcycling, #recycling, #fitness, #wellbeing, #kitesurfing and YOGA of course. We love what they do. #srilanka #yoga #responsibletravel Link in bio.
In response to our friends in Sri Lanka, we've written a piece all about the stunning East - Arugam Bay. If you're ...
Jun 3
In response to our friends in Sri Lanka, we've written a piece all about the stunning East - Arugam Bay. If you're travelling to Sri Lanka before November we highly recommend supporting this incredible place, not just for the surf! #ethicaltravel #srilanka #arugambay. Link in bio.
We love learning something new. #carbonoffsetting #sustainable travel. https://www.euronews.com/living/amp/2020/03/30/you-ve-heard-of-offsetting-but-what-in-the-world-is-carbon-insetting
We support all things Fairtrade and now with the lockdown, it's great to have more time for business development in that ...
May 14
We support all things Fairtrade and now with the lockdown, it's great to have more time for business development in that arena. Exciting times! World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) #fairtradetravel #SME #entrepreneurship #internationaldevelopment
For the chance to win our exclusive travel guide please help us choose the best travel description. Which do you like best?
May 13
For the chance to win our exclusive travel guide please help us choose the best travel description. Which do you like best?
Read more about using your TEFL certificate abroad while volunteering. We offer programmes in Fiji. DM us at ...
May 13
Read more about using your TEFL certificate abroad while volunteering. We offer programmes in Fiji. DM us at kirsty@island-spirit.org for dates and prices. https://www.tefl.org/blog/tefl-and-volunteering/
Cashless has a new ring to it! Fiji and the South Pacific islands have only really recently exchanged barterning, the oldest form ...
May 12
Cashless has a new ring to it! Fiji and the South Pacific islands have only really recently exchanged barterning, the oldest form of commerce, to using money to serve as a medium of exchange. But recently the exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money has gone full circle! What an inspiration! Read more here. https://bit.ly/2xYJ6gm
Wow! We've reached half way! We would love for you to share this amongst your friends and family so we can deliver more seeds...
May 12
Wow! We've reached half way! We would love for you to share this amongst your friends and family so we can deliver more seeds and tools to these villages. We are overwhelmed by the generosity and consideration shown by friends and even complete strangers! It's a small world really and this pandemic has certainly made it seem smaller. Vinaka! Link in bio.
Please donate to win one of these unique, Fijian, floor, wall or yoga mats hand-made in one of the villages the funds are going ...
Apr 26
Please donate to win one of these unique, Fijian, floor, wall or yoga mats hand-made in one of the villages the funds are going to. gf.me/u/xvrvgs. #fiji #yoga #covid-19 #surfing Link in bio 🌈💪🏽🙏👌🏼