The Roamantics Turns 1- My 7 Links of the Year

It’s the roamantics’ birthday! It’s hard to believe it was two full years ago that I leapt out of bed in the middle of the night and purchased the domain that would turn into this site…but not right away. The best of intentions turned into three short posts the following week to family and friends… Continue reading The Roamantics Turns 1- My 7 Links of the Year

Selling Everything to Travel- My Zero Waste Approach

I’d wanted to downsize my life for a while. I don’t know what it was about becoming a homeowner. Maybe the knowledge that belongings would more likely accumulate rather than get thinned out every few years during future moves. Or maybe it was all of the eco-friendly renovations and the knowledge that came with them.… Continue reading Selling Everything to Travel- My Zero Waste Approach

Eco Your Aunt Flo(w)- This One’s for the Ladies

I can’t tell you how many times while traveling, I’m surprised by the inability to find tampons.  I’m there, in some fantastic tropical locale, trying to enjoy some beach time and “Aunt Flo(w) pays a visit”.  I stop into the local convenience, grocery, market, pharmacy, peruse the isles and finally hit the area where such… Continue reading Eco Your Aunt Flo(w)- This One’s for the Ladies