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A Customized Slow Travel Plan Will Transform the Way You Travel

April 16, 2019 No Comments

Stop using Lonely Planet to plan your travel! Escape the tourist crowds and reduce your impact on over tourism! A custom made slow travel plan from Gemtrack is a personalized insider’s guide to hidden gems and authentic local experiences! If you are traveling to Bali, Lombok, Sri Lanka, or Goa; let Gemtrack craft a unique slow travel itinerary just for you! It’s catered to your likes and interests and will take you to hidden gems you would never find otherwise! We spent three weeks in Lombok on a slow travel plan and the most unforgettable trip of our lives! Find out why a slow travel plan will transform the way you travel!

Our Favorite Eco-friendly Travel Products on Plastic Free Hong Kong

January 22, 2019 No Comments

Green-up your travels in 2019 and beyond with our favorite eco-friendly travel products available on Plastic Free Hong Kong! From the bathroom to the beach, these incredible products will go a long way to becoming a zero-waste traveler.

Why Every Backpacker Needs a Splash Box

January 11, 2019 No Comments

Splash Box is the perfect eco-friendly travel product for the sustainably-minded backpacker. It’s lightweight, leakproof and plastic free! We recently got one from Plastic Free Hong Kong and absolutely love it! Find out why Splash Box is an absolute sustainable travel essential!

What We Learned From Hong Kong’s Green Queen

November 20, 2018 No Comments

Talking Sustainability With the Green Queen of Hong Kong By: Sam Quackenbush • Last Updated – 11/18/2018 Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on reddit Share on email Photo credit: Alan Pang Earlier this year we traveled to Hong Kong to sit down with Sonalie Figueiras, aka “The

6 Absolute Must-Have Apps for Travel in China

September 23, 2018 No Comments

6 Must-Have Apps for Travel in China By: Sam Quackenbush • Last Updated – 9/26/2019 Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on reddit Share on email Due to the language barrier and cultural differences from the West, the prospect of visiting China is intimidating and often overwhelming to

Cycling in Yangshuo-Yulong River Scenic Route

July 5, 2018 No Comments

The best cycling in Yangshuo is on the Yulong River scenic route. It’s a stunning 35km ride through the Yangshuo countryside. To guide you every step of the way, we’ve compiled detailed directions, complete with photos and maps.