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January 3, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
Costa Rica rainforests are in no danger of disappearing, because the country places a high value on its ecological health (Brazil is markedly different). Nonetheless, even dense rainforests like those in Costa Rica benefit from reforestation efforts. My family [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel | 10 comments
June 14, 2010 | Author: SoCalGal
The Ambassadors of the Environment is an international project started by Jean-Michel Cousteau. The project makes education fun with hands-on, in-depth experiences exploring local environments, and helping children appreciate the natural wonders of the world [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Hotels, Travel News | 4 comments
July 13, 2009 | Author: SoCalGal
Travel deals are bringing the prices of vacations down to levels not seen since the 1980's, multigenerational and green travel are burgeoning trends, and the economic downturn indicates that the classic car trip is sure to be a more popular method of vacation [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Travel Tips | 2 comments
April 22, 2009 | Author: SoCalGal
Easy Green Travel for Earth Day (wikicommons) On Earth Day, it's important to consider the potential benefits of traveling on the earth, as well as how to mitigate negative consequences. No doubt about it; travel leaves a carbon footprint. The CO2 emitted by [Read more]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Travel Tips | 1 comment
April 21, 2009 | Author: SoCalGal
One of the better snorkel trips I've had was on a morning trip to Molokini, a small uninhabited (by humans, at least) atoll off the coast of Maui. The snorkeling itself was nice, of course, but what really made the trip was the boat ride back to Maui. We were [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Travel News | no comments
January 18, 2009 | Author: SoCalGal
Anybody who loves to travel, who really sees the world - those who get away from the all-inclusive, no-need-to-leave-the-resort-property vacations - gains a deeper appreciation for our world and the people on it. How could we not? Opening ourselves up to [Read more]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Family Travel, Travel News | no comments
January 9, 2009 | Author: SoCalGal
Fifteen years ago today, I married the love of my life. We've been on plenty of trips in the past decade and a half, and have passed on our love of travel to our children. One of our best vacations, though, was before we had kids. I'm thinking a lot about our [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Romantic Getaways | 2 comments
July 29, 2008 | Author: SoCalGal
While I'm not the most environmentally responsible person in the world, I try to do the simple things. You know; recycle, use those canvas shopping bags, buy locally grown produce - the sort of easy lifestyle changes that reduce my so-called carbon footprint. [Read more]
Posted in: Travel Tips | 4 comments
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