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Sustainable travel writer Ketti Wilhelm and a Red Yao woman smiling and waving in front of a waterfall, during an indigenous tour of Longsheng, a rural China travel destination. ©KettiWilhelm2025
China | Destination Guides | Sustainable Travel

China Off the Beaten Path: Community Tourism and Meeting the Red Yao Tribe 

Sustainable travel writer Ketti Wilhelm stands outside a coffee shop in Hong Kong holding a reusable, collapsible coffee cup in one hand, and a disposable coffee cup in the other, with signed in Chinese behind her. ©KettiWilhelm2025
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15 Realistic Tips for Traveling with Less Waste – from Basic to Mind-Blowing

A Red Yao woman adjusting the hair style of another Red Yao woman during an indigenous tour of Longsheng, Guangxi, China. ©KettiWilhelm2025
China | Sustainable Product Reviews

Viori Shampoo Bar Review: Hair Products that Support a Tribe in China? [We visited them!]

Earth Breeze laundry sheets and other brands of eco-friendly detergent strips in plastic-free packaging: Zero Waste Essentials, Cleancult and Tru Earth. ©KettiWilhelm2025
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TruEarth vs. Earth Breeze Detergent: Which are the Best Plastic-free Laundry Strips?

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Dropps laundry pods featured in this review, in their plastic-free packaging sitting on the writer's kitchen countertop. ©KettiWilhelm2025
Sustainable Product Reviews

Dropps Review: Testing the Original Plastic-free Laundry & Dishwasher Pods

All of the plastic-free and eco-friendly cleaning products I tested for this review of Cleancult vs Blueland vs Dropps sustainable laundry and cleaning products. ©KettiWilhelm2025
Sustainable Product Reviews

Blueland vs. Cleancult: Which Plastic-Free Laundry & Cleaning Swaps Are Worth Your Time in 2025?

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23 Sustainable Clothing Brands & What Makes Them Better

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25 Easy Ways to Live More Sustainably in 2025 [in 2 Sentences Each!]

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The Black Friday Dilemma: A New Sustainability Strategy without the Guilt Trip

A Christmas scene in a piazza in Italy – lights, a tree, but no gifts. ©KettiWilhelm2021
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35 Unique Sustainable Gift Ideas – for Picky Gifters [2025]

Glass jar and bottles of refillable skincare products from Rebrand Skincare (left to right: Dream Cleanser, Power Serum, Organic Face Oil, and Day & Night Cream) on the mirrored bathroom shelf of Ketti Wilhelm, the blogger who tested and reviewed these products. Ketti is visible in the mirror behind the products with a camera in hand. ©KettiWilhelm2024
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Would you ride here? Send this to your travel budd Would you ride here? Send this to your travel buddy TODAY because ‼️the early bird discount for our e-bike trips ENDS SUNDAY! 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP for the info on how to join us here this fall! (And make sure you’re following @tiltedmap so you see the DM.) THE DETAILS: We have two e-bike trips in Italy 🇮🇹 coming up in September! We’ll be traveling in parts of Italy that most visitors NEVER see – rural areas of the Umbria and Marche regions. (Choose an E-bike OR regular gravel bike – it’s up to you!) 🍝 These trips are perfect for anyone who wants an ACTIVE adventure that’s also a 5-star FOODIE experience. 💰 Discount: You’ll save $400 on either of our trips when you book by JUNE 15th! —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! I lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability, or just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
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