Travel

Take a Hike

tmeronek — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna tell eco-distress to get gone? Next time you hit the trails, lower your impact. Just follow a few simple principles for the good of the planet and your future outdoorsy excursions. Peace out.

...And They're Off(set) - Getaway Week

tmeronek — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Jockeying to lighten your CO2 load? You could travel by steed, or you could just carbon-offset your plane, train, or auto emissions to neutralize your impact. No horsing around.

Go-Go Volunteer - Getaway Week

tmeronek — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Extraordinary vacation all you ever wanted? You have to get away…on a volunteer vacation, where eco-adventure, exposure to different cultures, and doing something good for the world while you're at it, await. Sure to be one of your greatest hits.

Candid Campera - Getaway Week

tmeronek — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Want family-oriented programming that doesn't require a TV? Smile, you're on…to some great camping tents, made from materials such as recycled plastic. No fooling.

Snacks on a Plane

tmeronek — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Worried the hunger bug will bite you mid-flight? Plan ahead for your next flight, and you'll get blockbuster savings (of both kinds of green); these airline food tips make major waste hissstory.

Speed of Sound

tmeronek — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Can't hear at 600 mph? Have no fear - just take along your own headphones and/or get an in-flight audio adapter so you won't have to buy (and later chuck) the 'phones airlines offer onboard. Sound good?

The Coast Is Clear

tmeronek — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Is the timing right for hitting the beach? Shore is - as long as it's clean. Before you slip into your suit (or not), check out which are least polluted and what you can do to keep 'em that way.

Why? Just...Why?

mkrolak — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:30:00 -0700

Not to get all Seinfeld on you, but what is the deal with passport covers?

POPs Goes the Weasel

jmorgan — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Do people in the former Soviet Union have unhealthy chems in their beauty products too? Yep, and getting them out is on scientist Olga Speranskaya's agenda (watch the shortish video about her work here, top right, and enjoy Robert's delicious narration…).

It's a Small World

mroemer — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0700

And the winners of Ideal Bite's Every Day is Earth Day contest…the Delisle family…congrats! This supercute fam (three little girls: Logan, Carsyn, and Maren; and parents Barry and Meg) were already on vacation when they won - they were actually vacationing at Disney World in Florida.