Heyterra Journal
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Into the Ice with Susan Adie
Antarctic Ambassador, polar expedition leader, naturalist and educator, Susan Adie has been teaching the world about our planet’s frozen realms for decades.
5 of our Favorite Family-Friendly Christmas Markets in Europe
From Helsinki’s snow-capped churches to Warsaw’s light-festooned ice rinks, we’ve rounded up our top Christmas markets for their unique holiday spirit.
Climbing and Conservation
Backroad Family’s Elizabeth Bauer takes us a journey through nature’s wonders— and teachings— rock climbing with her family on England’s Jurassic Coast.
She’s Teaching Us to Go Green
For families that travel, it’s all the more important to stay grounded when we are at home. Environmental educator Lacie Weaver shows us how.
Mountains and Motherhood with Aline Bock
The Freeride World Champion and professional snowboarder opens up about her newest adventure, motherhood.
A Day in Tallinn: City Guide for Families
The high-tech and historic Estonian capital city is as whimsical as it is ahead of its time, making for an inspiring destination for little ones and parents alike.
Heyterra x Tomorrow’s Air Collab
Heyterra founder Samantha Runkel shares findings from her family’s journeys with carbon removal collective Tomorrow’s Air.
Why Namibia is One of the Best Places in Africa to Travel with Kids
From exploring the Kodachrome of natural wonders to a safe road-tripping infrastructure, here’s why Namibia should be the first African country your family should visit.
Butterfly Effect
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered. If observing their migration in Michoacán, bring along these responsible travel tips— and how we can all work to protect them moving forward.
What’s in our Daypack? Easy Sustainable Swaps for On-the-Go Families
We’re giving the scoop on our favorite reusable travel products and tips that help get families from A to B— and back again.
Our Favorite Carbon Offset Projects
While we wait for air travel to catch up, we cover some of our choice carbon offset programs to track, reduce and remove families’ footprints.
Making a National Park with Her Own Two Hands
Turning her childhood forest into the first community-managed national park in Antigua and Barbuda, Refica Attwood is making a ripple effect across the Caribbean and beyond.
How to Support Women’s Reproductive Rights at Home and Abroad
The reversal of Roe v. Wade in the United States has left us all— and countless women around the world— in shock and fear. Here are some ways we can immediately help women, both in the States and worldwide.
Can We Fly Green? 8 Sustainable Air Travel Tips for Families
While zero-emission air travel is still a thing of the future, Heyterra shares tips and resources about how to make your next family flight as sustainable as possible.
The Female Free Divers of Jeju
South Korea’s free-diving Haeyneo are being hailed by Sylvia Earle as indigenous marine biologists, and lay the template for how we can inspire change in our own communities.
Family Road Trip: Taiwan
From Tainan’s city temples to the depths of Taroko Gorge, we take you on an immersive journey of how to road trip with young kids around Taiwan. It’s possible!
7 Ways to Help Moms Around the World on Mother’s Day
From a virtual artisan marketplace to supporting girls’ education, let’s do what we can to empower moms around the world this Mother’s Day.
Interview with CO Family’s Kathryn Farrell
In conversation with Kathryn Farrell of Atlanta-based CO Family, changing the way families navigate parenthood with her streamlined, thoughtfully-designed baby carriers.
How Families Can Help the People of Ukraine
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to put so many lives at risk, people around the world are wanting to support. Here’s how families can reach out and help.
Why We Travel with Our Kids
For many experienced travelers, the thought of making space for new cargo is a far-flung concept. But once they come into your life, the way you travel is forever changed— for the better.