For many people, zero waste travel may feel completely unattainable. But does that mean it’s not worth attempting? How close can we really get to it? We were curious if there were simple swaps we could make to reduce our impact on the environment. Turns out, helping Mother Nature when we’re on the go may be easier than we think. According to the 2016 Australian National Waste Report, “In 2014–15 Australia produced about 64 million tonnes of waste, which is equivalent to 2.7 tonnes of waste per capita. Almost 60% of this was recycled.” And the Australian Council of Recycling says, “Australia is one of the richest countries in the world yet we are losing the recycling race, ranked 17th among OECD nations.”

It was supposed to be our first Christmas Eve in our newly purchased cabin with our 6-year-old daughter, Nicola. We were almost there. So close.

The Government’s initiative to construct precincts encouraging research and learning is working. The newly established biomedical precinct on North Terrace is positioning Adelaide as “the destination of choice for health and medical conventions.”. Adelaide University Health and Medical School, a new campus addition in the biomedical precinct, designed by Lyons Architecture, symbolises academic virtue and exemplifies contemporary architecture.

Like a cottage from a fairy tale, this enchanted log cabin is nestled deep within the forest, allowing its owners to find their happily ever after.

Designed by renowned architect Bruce Price in 1903, the Audrain Building represents one of four structures on the architecturally significant block of Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. (Audrain was an art and antiques dealer who commissioned Price.)

See how The Calyx, The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s New Horticultural Display Center, designed by PTW Architects, has blossomed into a world-class attraction, landing a 2017 Good Design Award.

Here’s a sweet treat that’s easy to make because who wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen after dinner? I prefer vanilla almond milk for this dish because it’s sweet. Kick the flavor up a notch with coconut milk or make it with 2% cow’s milk—whatever is already on hand. This pudding also sits well in the fridge for those who want to make it ahead of time.

Always wondering what they would do with their life after “work,” husband and wife Monika and Serge Gazzola dreamed of owning a log home that would envelop them in peace and tranquility while providing opportunities for income. “We needed land to have a bed and breakfast or to have bees or oil,” says Monika. The couple wound up procuring 136 acres of land, in Kirkfield, Ontario, that included a home over a century old with some historic ties, once belonging to Sir William Mackenzie, a Canadian railway contractor and entrepreneur, and still remains on the property.

Watching the spellbinding work of French filmmaker Sébastien Montaz-Rosset, you want to cover your eyes but can’t look away all the same. The majestic mountaintop views immediately draw you in. But what mercilessly demands your soul and every fiber of your body is the heart-pounding terror that comes from witnessing death-taunting stunts; his subjects flirt with doom at every turn. This action-adventure-extreme-sports filmmaker captures shots from breathtaking angles most other filmmakers would never even dream of—say, dangling off a cliff or running along steep alpine ridges at full tilt. An athlete himself, Montaz-Rosset climbs—alongside his daredevil subjects—to virtually inaccessible locations thought to be beyond the realms of possibility. That Montaz-Rosset is a passionate mountaineer, rock climber, runner, and skier goes along with the territory. It takes a high level of outdoor expertise and mountaineering skills coupled with innovative equipment to allow him to accompany people on their enthralling journeys. His work has been steadily gaining worldwide attention, most notably in the category of highlining, a combination of rock climbing, slacklining, and tightrope walking at treacherous heights, such as between two skyscrapers or mountain peaks. To slackliners, this is the pinnacle of the sport and something that’s attempted only after years of experience.

Whether you want to steer clear of foods associated with animal cruelty, have allergies or health concerns, or are growing more conscious of where your food is sourced, it's no surprise that many of us are cutting back on our dairy intake these days. There are plenty of non-dairy cheeses out there, but one of the best ways to know exactly what you’re eating is to make it yourself.

About 80 percent of fresh-cut flowers in the U.S. are imported. Enter the slow flower movement. At Denver's Babylon Floral, owner Arthur Williams sources locally grown flowers whenever possible. Courtesy of Babylon Floral. With Valentine’s Day closing in, fresh-cut flowers are popping up at shops around town.

Bigger is not always better. A brighter, bolder, more eye-catching, “stand out from the crowd” look isn’t necessarily the best option. Sometimes when you want to show off strength, the trick is not to show off at all.