Transportation

Green Cruise Line Measures on the New Disney Fantasy

April 12, 2012
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Last month, my kids and I were lucky enough to sail on the media preview voyage of the Disney Fantasy, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet of four. Having conducted research on how small ship cruising is the best green cruise option, I had concerns about the eco-implications of our trip aboard [...]

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SNCF Train: Guide to Traveling France by Rail

July 5, 2011
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Using unfamiliar forms of transportation can be incredibly stressful, especially in a foreign country where you don’t know the rules or, worse, the language. As many Americans don’t have experience with train travel, I found myself giving extremely detailed advice to friends who planned to visit France. Armed with this guide and vocabulary, you will [...]

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Hybrid Car Rental and the 5 Things to Know About Low Emission Zones

January 31, 2011
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This is a guest post from Wes Davidson. Low emission vehicles are not always readily available for rental especially when traveling abroad. The industry’s move towards greener alternatives has been stifled by the downturn in the economy, the concern being that travelers may not be willing to pay a premium for this service. For many [...]

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Kea Campers and Campervans Review

August 12, 2010
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We drove a Kea Campervan around New Zealand. Read our Kea Campers review to see what we liked, didn’t like, and what we’d do differently next time.

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7 Tips: How to Use Expert Traveler Security Lanes

May 19, 2010
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On recent trips to from Minneapolis to Dallas and Chicago, I noticed Expert Traveler security lanes are cropping up at more airports. That’s great news for savvy travelers. But be warned — these lanes are self-select so you don’t have to be a frequent traveler to use them. Don’t be surprised to find people there [...]

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Peeping Tomáš: The Night Train from Budapest to Prague

December 9, 2009
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I boarded the train from Budapest to Prague without hesitation. Elizabeth and I had taken public transportation around Russia, Egypt, Turkey, and other parts of Eastern Europe. By that time, it was something I did without thinking. Little did we know, the Budapest-Prague route is not your typical train ride.

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Biking from Alaska to Argentina: One Family’s Ultimate Green Travel Experience

November 11, 2009
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But the best part of traveling on bicycle is the opportunity to get to know the earth and her people in a much more intimate manner than any vehicle can allow…. There is something about the bikes that draws people toward us; that encourages people to reach out to us in ways they never would if we were in our own car. It might be something simple like handing us a bag of apples or tomatoes, or it could be as complex as hiding caches of Gatorade along the highway, but people of all walks of life have reached out and added magic to our lives.

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Green Cruises: Green Cruise Lines and Passenger Tips

September 24, 2009
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The best green cruises, green cruise lines, and how to be a greener cruise passenger.

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Green Air Travel: 8 Tips for Making Your Air Travel Greener

September 8, 2009
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There you have it, green air travel is still a bit of an oxymoron, but you can take a few easy steps to be a more responsible traveler when flying by plane.

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Ryndam Holland America: Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Review and Photos

July 28, 2009
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We took a family cruise on the Ryndam Holland America ship. Specifically we took the Alaska Inside Passage Cruise which started and ended in Vancouver and stopped in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Glacier Bay National Park.

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