Featured | Travel
Tasty Tranquility in Tbilisi, Georgia
Finding gluten-free food while traveling can be brutal. Yet, in the heart of Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi, we found a haven of sweet and savory delights.
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” — Maya Angelou
Hi! 👋 I’m Shawn.
I write about travel, sustainability, and marketing. I’ve visited over 70 countries on 5 continents, ocean plastic pollution is my arch nemesis, and I am obsessed with growth marketing.
My Latest Travel Posts
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Making Lavash Bread in Armenia
Lavash bread is considered to be an expression of culture in Armenia. Protected by UNESCO, lavash is also delicious.
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A Gluten-Free Restaurant in Tbilisi, Georgia
We discovered a gluten-free restaurant in Tbilisi, Georgia. But, getting there was a test of our determination.
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A Maltese Falcon Takes Flight Over the Dingli Cliffs in Malta
The Maltese Falcon is one of the world’s fastest birds. Tricia and I had a chance to meet one up close on the island of Malta.
Featured | Sustainability
The Duck Parade in Stellenbosch, South Africa
Watch 1,200 Indian runner ducks on parade at the Vergenoegd Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
My Latest Sustainability Posts
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How To Save Money and Minimize Food Waste During Coronavirus
Food waste is an expensive problem for both consumers and the environment. Here are 6 ways to save money by reducing food waste.
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Leather Made From Pineapple Leaves
A Spanish innovator has developed a new textile from discarded pineapple leaves.
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Garbage Import Bans Gain Steam
Malaysia is the latest country to ban trash imports from developed countries. It is time to ratify the Basel Convention.
Featured | Marketing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is Becoming Increasingly Visual
Google Lens is experimenting with augmented reality (AR). This will have wide-ranging implications for search engine optimization (SEO).
My Latest Marketing Posts
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Link Animation Idea with CSS
Web links are often ignored when it comes to CSS animation. However, I thought this might make a link more interesting — theoretically.
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Alignment Differences in CSS Flexbox
The differences between align-content, align-items, and align-self are not clear when starting with CSS flexbox. Hopefully this will help.
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New SPM Website Launches
Web development can be stressful. This post outlines a strategy for this website — a new, calm environment dedicated to learning and coding.