Chelsea Wiersma
Chelsea Wiersma is originally from a small town north of Seattle Washington, but currently living out of her suitcase! She lived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti for three years and considers it her second home. She works as a virtual assistant, social media manager, brand designer, and blogger. She loves traveling and just finished her first solo trip through Central America. Not only is she passionate about traveling and her job, but also about protecting our planet and leaving as little of a footprint as possible. Chelsea loves sharing her adventures and travel tips with others and is so thankful that she is in a position to do so.
Articles by Chelsea Wiersma
Eco-tourism has been rapidly growing in popularity over recent years. There are now eco-friendly stores, eco-lodges, vegan restaurants, and sustainably made products in almost every major travel destination. It is the responsibility of travelers to be mindful of their impact on the environment and make informed decisions while exploring our beautiful planet. But what exactly is eco-tourism and why is it of so much importance to travelers? While there are many positive impacts of tourism such as job creation, income for the local economy, and increased demand for local goods and services, there can also be many negative effects of tourism. Irresponsible tourists can damage the environment by littering or failing to respect and preserve the natural landscape. Tourism can cause shops to be stocked with items catering to tourists rather than local necessities, putting a strain on already scarce resources such as energy, water, and food. Large numbers of [...]
