New Zealand. What comes to mind? Sheep, Rugby, Adventure Tourism, Dairy? The dairy industry is one of the major industries in New Zealand, and aside from tourism is our largest export commodity. Thousands of New Zealanders rely on dairy farming, and dairy contributes 2.8% to New Zealand's GDP. For many, dairy is a way of … Continue reading Dairy Farming and the Environment – A New Zealand Example
Essay: Population Growth and Environmental Factors – A South Sudanese Example
Introduction “I have no doubt that the fundamental source of all of our problems, particularly our environmental problems, is population growth” (David Attenborough, 2012). Population growth is considered a major global issue, emphasising the correlation between population, food and water supply and environmental sustainability. We will examine the current famine in South Sudan and the … Continue reading Essay: Population Growth and Environmental Factors – A South Sudanese Example
Global Warming VS. Climate Change – What is the Difference?
Climate change and global warming, a pair of terms often interchanged and misunderstood. And terms which often conjure up some pretty intense points-of-view. So lets look at the correct meanings of both these terms. Climate Change Climate change is a naturally occurring, non-specific flux in the global climate. Throughout history, earth has cooled, warmed, seen … Continue reading Global Warming VS. Climate Change – What is the Difference?
The two that started it all
As many of you may know, there is a story in my past that has shaped me so significantly - it has lead me on this path of conservation and activism. But you may also know I have a very hard time talking about it, however I have finally managed to jot down in words … Continue reading The two that started it all
Tapa – a labour of love
In Tonga, a woman's wealth is shown by her tapa. The tapa is a labour of love - a cloth intensively, painstakingly made by the woman of the village. Every Wednesday we would hear a constant banging of wood on wood - Wednesday was tapa day. The women of the villages would come together in, … Continue reading Tapa – a labour of love
Tips on Tonga
It is a lesser known fact that I briefly lived in the Island Kingdom of Tonga during my teenage years. I lived on the main island of Tongatapu, and it was an incredible experience - if not a little boring for a slightly gothic teenage who hated swimming and had a *slight* fear of the … Continue reading Tips on Tonga
Animal Welfare on the Road
We all love animals and travel - why else are you visiting The Travelling Cheetah? 😉 It's a tough issue to deal with on a daily basis from the comfort of our own homes and routines, but how can we continue to make a positive difference on the road? IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING … Continue reading Animal Welfare on the Road
