We care about sustainability and want to travel green as much as we can. On our trip to Legoland California, we stayed at the Grand Pacific Palisades in Carlsbad, which was a quick, easy walk to Legoland. Not only did we save on parking fees at Legoland, we enjoyed more eco-friendly, green amenities than we've seen in a hotel in a long time. Why is this resort and hotel successful in their green initiatives? They make it easy for their guests to participate. There are convenient recycling bins. There are signs in the lobby restrooms, in the elevators, and in the guest rooms which encourage green travel. Even our kids were pointing them out. It's often difficult to travel green when on the road, but staying here enabled us to minimize our impact Guests are much more likely to participate in eco-friendly activities when they're quick and convenient, and they are actually asked to do it. Easy ways to go green when traveling A TripAdvisor travel survey shows … [Read more...]
Plogging your way to exercise, community and fun with green fitness
Have you heard of plogging? It's where you get fit and pick up litter at the same time. This eco-conscious, green fitness trend combines the Swedish term, plocka upp, meaning “pick up,” with jogging. We love anything to do with green living and green travel. And now there’s green fitness! Benefits of Green Fitness Plogging Popular in Europe, plogging originated in Scandinavia and is now making its way to the United States. Joggers get all the cardio benefits of jogging with the added benefit of squatting to pick up litter along their route. After picking up the litter, users carry it in bags while they jog. There’s no right way to plog… you can carry the trash in a bag or put it in a lightweight, drawstring backpack to carry on your back. You can choose to use a grabbing stick or gloves or decide only to pick up clean and "safe-looking" trash. Of course, you would need to carry everything with you on your jog. Anything you do while plogging helps your community and … [Read more...]
Learning the Environmental Rules to Keep Your Sailing Holiday Clean
Environmental rules for your sailing holiday is an incredible sport to engage in, and traveling by boat allows you to be hugged by clear waters, scenic landscapes, and breath-taking natural environments. A lot of people choose to sail to feel that raw connection with nature and the water, to experience the diversity of the wildlife and to get away from it all. All of these wonderful feelings are sharply juxtaposed with a massive global problem – water pollution. If you disembark on any island today and walk along its shores and beaches, you’ll find the sight of trash washed ashore from the ocean a saddening one. The clear waters have been ruined, boats have been having a negative impact on the waters, and plastic pollution has become the largest threat to face our oceans. That all doesn’t mean that you can’t go on a sailing trip without being eaten by feelings of guilt. In fact, it’s quite easy to turn your trip into an environmentally friendly one. Environmental Rules for … [Read more...]
Best Lunch Containers Review: Here’s What to Get and Why
Those of us who pack our kids' lunches know it's a pain. Yes, yes, we know: We should have our kids pack them. Well, in our house, I'm still packing them and plan to for some time. I just don't need another battle right now. Packing school lunches My kids are very picky eaters. One also has several allergies, which is an additional challenge. For lunch, they eat practically the same foods every single day, so packing their lunches shouldn't be a pain. But it still is. This school year, I thought if I had better reusable lunch containers, maybe I could get my kids to eat better at school. I didn't want more plastic containers. Best lunch containers review One of the ways we try to live green at home is to not use wasteful plastic bags. I try to use reusable lunch containers whenever possible. We've tried so many, some with more success than others. What makes for the best lunch containers? There are always considerations: What materials is the container made from and are … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Travel Accessories for Women
Traveling as a woman can have its ups and downs. Depending on what part of the world you will be visiting, it's important to be prepared for everything you will experience on your travels. These travel accessories for women will make your journey a little easier and a lot more fun. Best Travel Skirts for Women Best Travel Pants for Women Here are the Most Useful Travel Accessories for Women A Comfortable Sweater Every woman should pack a sweater for their travels. The climate varies depending on where you will be going, but it is always better to pack layers. Even warm regions can get cool at night, and you want to be prepared. Plus, a sweater can serve as something to rest your head on during a long flight, bus trip, or train ride. A sweater can also be useful if you need to cover up in more conservative regions of the world. First Aid Kit Pack a first aid kit with the necessary medicines and bandages in case of emergency. It is not easy to get medical aid in some … [Read more...]
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