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T.O.F.U. Talks: Ethical Elephant Tours (Teaser)

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If you haven't watched the T.O.F.U. Talks chat about ethical elephant tours with Jodi Thomas yet, here's a short clip to see what you've been missing. Read More »

  • Nov. 01, 2019
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T.O.F.U. Talks: Ethical Elephant Tours

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If you follow any vegan travel discussions, especially involving Thailand, the topic of ethical elephant sanctuaries comes up a lot. With that in mind, I was happy to sit down earlier this year with a friend to talk about just how complicated the issue is and whether or not folks can really see elephants in an ethical way. Read More »

  • Oct. 24, 2019
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WAIW | Transphobia & Gender Reveal Parties

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Today's WAIW episode started from a post about gender reveal parties and why they're problematic, but it's really about more than that. Read More »

  • Sep. 25, 2019
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WAIW | Until It’s Gone

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For many of you, access to clean water is a given. Sadly, for plenty of other people (including myself up until an hour or so ago), that access isn't guaranteed. Read More »

  • Aug. 14, 2019
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WAIW | Chiang Mai in the Rainy Season

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Vegan or not, Chiang Mai, Thailand is an incredibly popular destination for travellers. In today's WAIW episode, I decided to talk a bit about whether or not visiting during the rainy season could ruin your trip. Read More »

  • Jul. 31, 2019
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WAIW | Dog Discrimination

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Discrimination of any kind is a terrible thing, but today I wanted to talk specifically about the kind that's aimed at dogs. Read More »

  • Jul. 10, 2019
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