http://gogreentravelgreen.com Travel Tips for the Eco-Conscious Traveler Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/where-to-travel-with-babies-and-toddlers-top-5-destinations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-travel-with-babies-and-toddlers-top-5-destinations http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/where-to-travel-with-babies-and-toddlers-top-5-destinations/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 13:51:39 +0000 Amy http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2850 This post is Part 1 of our Where to Travel with Kids series. Watch for more articles about traveling with kids at every age. With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start planning family vacations. If you’re a parent with young kids, you’re probably starting to wonder where to travel with babies and toddlers. [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/where-to-travel-with-babies-and-toddlers-top-5-destinations/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-technology/best-digital-dslr-cameras-travelers-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-digital-dslr-cameras-travelers-budget http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-technology/best-digital-dslr-cameras-travelers-budget/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 13:37:52 +0000 Katie http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2911 Whether you are going on a staycation or planning a long-term overseas trip, it is definitely easier to capture those legendary travel moments with a great camera. Up until the last few years, it was difficult to get a great camera for a good price. Many professional DSLR cameras seemed off-limits for travelers. But thankfully, there are [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-technology/best-digital-dslr-cameras-travelers-budget/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-recreation/best-farmers-markets-in-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-farmers-markets-in-us http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-recreation/best-farmers-markets-in-us/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 12:27:34 +0000 Katie http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2860 As summer approaches, seasonal farmers’ markets are opening up all over the country. Whether you are looking for fresh produce or ready-made jams and artisan breads, local farmers’ markets are a great place to start. They are also a fun, green way to experience local culture if you are traveling. Here are my choices for the [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-recreation/best-farmers-markets-in-us/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/10-best-family-travel-blogs-for-every-type-of-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-best-family-travel-blogs-for-every-type-of-travel http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/10-best-family-travel-blogs-for-every-type-of-travel/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:33 +0000 Amy http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2844 According to recent family travel statistics, 33% of travelers visit online communities or travel blogs to seek information before they plan trips. But if you’re reading this, you probably already know that. What you may not know, if you travel with kids: which family travel blogs you can rely on for consistently great advice. I [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/10-best-family-travel-blogs-for-every-type-of-travel/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/car-travel-with-baby-12-tips-to-help-you-stay-sane/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=car-travel-with-baby-12-tips-to-help-you-stay-sane http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/car-travel-with-baby-12-tips-to-help-you-stay-sane/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:59 +0000 Kimberly http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2289 I’ll admit, I wasn’t excited about tackling the 7-hour drive from Minneapolis to Chicago with a 4-month-old. I knew the car trip would take even longer than usual and that my son would get cranky being cooped up for so long. And did I mention it was a holiday weekend? The first few hours were [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/car-travel-with-baby-12-tips-to-help-you-stay-sane/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-technology/best-travel-gadgets-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-travel-gadgets-for-kids http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-technology/best-travel-gadgets-for-kids/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:24 +0000 Amy http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2822 If you travel with kids, you know that keeping them entertained en route is one key to a great family vacation. While we have strict rules about “screen time” at home, during flights and long car road trips with kids, we hand over the electronic travel gadgets– and are grateful for the silence! Read on for a [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-technology/best-travel-gadgets-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-home/what-makes-a-home-eco-and-how-you-can-convert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-makes-a-home-eco-and-how-you-can-convert http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-home/what-makes-a-home-eco-and-how-you-can-convert/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:17 +0000 Kimberly http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2794 This is a guest post by Darcie Connell of Trekity.com and TravelBloggerAcademy.com. So you wanna reduce your global footprint and learn more about eco-homes? Excellent! Not only is your decision great for the environment, it can reduce your monthly expenses and be great for your wallet. Taking the steps to live more eco-friendly is easy if you [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-home/what-makes-a-home-eco-and-how-you-can-convert/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/iceland-with-kids-travel-with-baby-children-or-teenagers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iceland-with-kids-travel-with-baby-children-or-teenagers http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/iceland-with-kids-travel-with-baby-children-or-teenagers/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:36 +0000 Kimberly http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2152 It’s official. Elizabeth and I are going to Iceland in August! We’re excited to take our first international trip with our son, who will be 9 months old when we go. I’ve scoured the internet to learn about travel with kids in Iceland — what to do, where to stay, and how to get around. [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/travel-with-kids/iceland-with-kids-travel-with-baby-children-or-teenagers/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-hotels-green-accommodation/green-hotel-pick-kimpton-hotels-in-23-cities-across-the-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-hotel-pick-kimpton-hotels-in-23-cities-across-the-us http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-hotels-green-accommodation/green-hotel-pick-kimpton-hotels-in-23-cities-across-the-us/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:00:01 +0000 Amy http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2722 If you’re looking for a green hotel brand deserving of your loyalty, Kimpton Hotels delivers on style, convenience (they’re located in 23 US cities), and eco-responsibility. Ever since being introduced to the brand at Portland’s Hotel Monaco, I’ve loved staying at their hip (sometimes downright quirky) properties for their stellar guest service and extra touches. [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-hotels-green-accommodation/green-hotel-pick-kimpton-hotels-in-23-cities-across-the-us/feed/ 0 http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-environmentally-friendly-products-travel-gear/portable-water-purifier-for-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=portable-water-purifier-for-travel http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-environmentally-friendly-products-travel-gear/portable-water-purifier-for-travel/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:59:57 +0000 Katie http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=2742 Last year, my husband and I took three months to road trip through Africa. Visiting over a dozen countries in our 4×4 was no small feat and there were countless hours of planning. While I am happy with how we planned and stayed on budget, there is one piece of equipment I wish we would [...]]]> http://gogreentravelgreen.com/green-environmentally-friendly-products-travel-gear/portable-water-purifier-for-travel/feed/ 0