Artisan, an Australian leading supplier of quality creatives, says that green consumerism is on the rise

This week, Artisan, one of Australia's leading suppliers of quality creatives writes about the rise of green consumerism. Find the full article here.

Artisan write: Green Consumerism is on the rise, as brilliant minds drum up solutions to do things a little differently within our Global Village.

One of those concepts appeals to the traveling nomad in many of us. How often to we dread handing over the big bucks for accommodation while traveling? The opportunity cost of a $180 per night room conjures up the possibility of more ‘play’ money, or the freedom to stay longer in any given location. Much of the joy in traveling is seeing and feeling just how others live. Whether it be living like a Parisian in an inner city loft, or lounging in a bungalow on a beach in Malaysia. There’s a massive sense of escapism, and relaxation in making like the locals. The insight into day to day life for another culture provides yet another facet to the authenticity of your nomadic experience.

Swap My City Pad have recognised a great opportunity to not only take the cost out of accommodation, but also open a global network to fellow travelers.

‘We know how important a change of scene can be, and home exchange is a tried and tested way of traveling for less. Why max out your credit card on a boutique hotel when you can go native for free?’

The idea is – that you have a great little pad – whether it be in Bondi, South Melbourne or Fortitude Valley – and whilst you flit off for that annual holiday to New York – there’s some one in that city that has a great place to swap with you. A little negotiation of dates and leave – and you find yourself holed up in a nifty pad somewhere in Brooklyn – whilst they lap up the delights of Australian life – without the cost.

'Swap My City Pad is a home exchange website that match makes like-minded people through our unique database. It couldn't be easier: just upload your property details, enter your preferred destinations and find yourself a bolt hole in a completely different city.' The site cleverly matches your living expectations with another’s and markets your property to all who sign up.

So next time you think about booking that holiday – jump onto Swap my City Pad, and sign up as a ‘Pad Swapper’ - you never know where you’ll end up!

www.getartisan.com.au