Feel Good About Gift Giving With Ethical Christmas Gifts For Women

With environmental and social issues front and centre this holiday season, why not opt for a gift that will put a smile on your loved one’s face and show the planet some love as well. Skip the department stores and instead, choose quality crafted, one of a kind gifts that will delight your loved one AND make a difference in the lives of the hard-working artisans who create each unique item. Specializing in ethically sourced items made from natural, eco-friendly, and recycled materials, Temples and Markets’ fabulous selection of ethical Christmas gifts for women lets you give without the guilt. 

What to do in Sapa

Vietnam In northern Vietnam, the climate is relatively warm and dry. Weather is often good until November, with low rainfall and warm temperatures, making for a longer season in which to explore. There are many opportunities to enjoy Vietnam's beauty with fewer tourist crowds, outside the main holiday season.

But, even in the height of summer, you'll find plenty of things to do in Sapa: -

Whether you’re a seasoned traveller, or going on your first overseas adventure, finding the right travel handbag (and knowing what to put in it) is a must for toting around all of the necessities and staying safe when navigating a new environment. But choosing the RIGHT travel purse that is comfortable, functional and versatile is not always an easy task.

Calling all Australian adventuresses!  Seeing the world solo is life changing. It’s empowering.  And it’s must-do these days, whether you’re 25 or 55. As a veteran solo traveller, my heart belongs to Vietnam (my soul, my mind and my spirit is spread across greater South East Asia – you get spread thin when you travel a lot!) As a solo frequent flyer to Vietnam, these are my Vietnam travel tips for my sisters in adventure. 

If you’re looking for ideas on ethical gifts for teens, you will be glad to have stumbled onto this post. 

Let’s be real for a moment. Teens are known to be a hard group to buy gifts for. Often their tastes are drawn to expensive gifts (hello iPhone, Apple Watch and Ear Pods!). They can also be picky about what’s on trend, or keen to keep up with what their friends are buying.  This can make it incredibly difficult for the gift buyer to know how to choose a present they’ll truly enjoy. 

Doing Bangkok with kids is a wonderful cultural experience for the whole family. If Thailand is on your travel bucket list, you will love these 10 awesome places to take the kids in Bangkok.

The Hoi An Lantern Festival is held on the 14^th day of each lunar month, during the full moon. This cultural event is all about celebrating the full moon – one of the most sacred events in Buddhist religion. The significance of this celebration is because Buddha was born at this time, and also because he achieved enlightenment during a full moon.

The lanterns are a dazzling sight and the main attraction for tourists journeying to see the festival. Colourful paper lanterns with candles lit and placed in the bottom are sent floating down the Hoai River as an offering to the gods and ancestors.