Go Green Travel GreenTravel Tips for the Eco-Conscious Traveler2012-05-16T16:47:11Zhttp://gogreentravelgreen.com/feed/atom/WordPressAmy<![CDATA[Where to Travel with Babies and Toddlers: Top 5 Destinations]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=28502012-05-16T16:47:11Z2012-05-16T13:51:39ZThis 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. [...]]]>0Katie<![CDATA[Best Digital DSLR Cameras for Every Traveler’s Budget]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=29112012-05-15T13:37:52Z2012-05-15T13:37:52ZWhether 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 [...]]]>0Katie<![CDATA[Best Farmers’ Markets in the United States]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=28602012-05-08T19:34:00Z2012-05-09T12:27:34ZAs 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 [...]]]>0Amy<![CDATA[10 Best Family Travel Blogs for Every Type of Travel]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=28442012-05-08T19:24:31Z2012-05-08T13:00:33ZAccording 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 [...]]]>0Kimberlyhttp://gogreentravelgreen.com<![CDATA[Car Travel with Baby: 12 Tips to Help You Stay Sane]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=22892012-05-04T12:48:25Z2012-05-07T13:00:59ZI’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 [...]]]>0Amy<![CDATA[Best Travel Gadgets for Kids on the Go]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=28222012-05-15T13:48:30Z2012-05-02T12:00:24ZIf 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 [...]]]>0Kimberlyhttp://gogreentravelgreen.com<![CDATA[What Makes a Home “Eco” and How You Can Convert]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=27942012-04-25T15:42:05Z2012-05-01T12:00:17ZThis 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 [...]]]>0Kimberlyhttp://gogreentravelgreen.com<![CDATA[Iceland with Kids: Travel with a Baby, Children, or Teenagers]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=21522012-04-30T13:26:56Z2012-04-30T12:00:36ZIt’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. [...]]]>0Amy<![CDATA[Green Hotel Pick: Kimpton Hotels (in 23 cities across the US)]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=27222012-04-26T19:03:28Z2012-04-26T13:00:01ZIf 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. [...]]]>0Katie<![CDATA[Best Portable Water Purifier for Travel]]>http://gogreentravelgreen.com/?p=27422012-04-26T12:38:21Z2012-04-25T13:59:57ZLast 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 [...]]]>0
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. [...]]]>
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 [...]]]>
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 [...]]]>
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 [...]]]>
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 [...]]]>
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 [...]]]>
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 [...]]]>
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. [...]]]>
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. [...]]]>
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 [...]]]>