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Budget Travel: Free Water in Paris & Things to do in Daytona Beach

Mireia — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:00:45 +0000

Do you remember the last time you went for a city trip on summer? Heat, tiredness, thirst,... You stop at the first bar you find and are forced to buy those tiny and really overpriced bottles of water. Well, it seems that travelers heading to both Paris and Milan will be able to avoid this.

London Love Parks Week 2010

Anita Choudhary — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:55:18 +0000

This year (2010) marks the 5th anniversary of Love Parks Week held in London. This is a national UK campaign which was organized by GreenSpace, a parks charity, and focuses on the importance of Britain’s parks and other “green spaces” in the UK.

It will run from July 24th through August 1st this year and is the perfect reason for locals and vacationers to visit the event, get outdoors, and enjoy the UK summer.

15th Annual Flower Market at Villa da Schio

Luke & Barbara — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:40:25 +0000

One of our favorite places to visit is the small village of Costozza (near Vicenza), Italy. The quaint village sits at the foot of the Colli Berici hills and is surrounded by stone cliffs and rolling fields of vineyards.

How to get some fresh air in Milan

Anita Choudhary — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:36:39 +0000

In Milan, Parco Sempione, as it is known by the Milanese, is a 116 acre urban park which is situated between the Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle) and the Piazza Sempione. It is beautifully landscaped with a number of formal gardens, fountains, and monuments as well as providing visitors with a spectacular view of the Arco della Pace.

Getting around London’s Hampstead Heath

Satu Rommi — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:17:48 +0000

Hampstead Heath is a huge area of parkland near North London’s affluent Hampstead and one of London’s biggest, best and most loved parks.

A fantastic place to spend an afternoon in London, Hampstead Heath is most famous for its open-air swimming ponds. It is also an excellent park for running

In Bloom at San Francisco’s de Young Museum

Tiffany — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:09:57 +0000

During the gray days of March there is nothing that brings more joy than the thought of Spring.

This year, from April 20 - 24, San Francisco’s De Young Museum will be welcoming

How to visit London’s Kew Gardens

Satu Rommi — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:27:02 +0000

The Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, southwest London, is one of the world’s most famous gardens and home to plants from around the globe.

There are glasshouses with tropical flowers, herb gardens and spring flowers, treetop walks and regular events from study days to concerts.

3 Splendid Hiking Trails in Italy

Marion — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:28:43 +0000

Trekking in Italy allows you to enjoy both splendid natural sceneries and cultural sights. From the wild rocky Sicilian shoreline to the breathtaking Turin Alps to the romantic Tuscan hills,

the "Italian boot" offers a large variety of trekking trails, hiking paths and itineraries

How to visit London in a sporty way

Satu Rommi — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:34:52 +0000

A SightJogging tour of London, a London bicycle sightseeing tour and a free Friday Night Skate are three unique,

healthy and environmentally-friendly ways to see London and keep fit at the same time.

Flower Show in London’s Chelsea, UK

Satu Rommi — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:09:58 +0000

The Chelsea Flower Show is one the most famous garden shows in the world and a major social occasion in London.

Known for their love of gardening, Brits flock to this annual garden show in London’s Chelsea and famous visitors and supporters include the British Royal Family.

Travel with kids, Wine in Paris & Eco-friendly Madrid

Mireia — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:30:46 +0000

Discover the Monterrey Bay Aquarium with your kids. Travel to California to get fun and discover the sea universe with your children.

Or you'd rather enjoy a Segway tour in Madrid and travel green?

Rendez-vous in the gardens of Brittany

Sarah Edge — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:30:21 +0000

Meet the green-fingered gardeners behind the scenes of some of Brittany’s most beautiful gardens that are highlighted for one week in June. Some of the spaces can only be seen during this three-day window. In total Brittany has 113 gardens, some of which have been awarded special status by the French authorities.

5 underground activities in The Peak District

Steve Slack — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:05:04 +0000

The Peak District in northern England is famous for its stunning scenery, its unspoiled villages and its staggering views.

It’s the perfect place for a short break with the family.

Great Day Trip from Marseille: the Calanques of Cassis

Morgan Hille — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:00:42 +0000

One of the most popular day trips from Marseille, Provence, is an excursion to the splendid calanques of Cassis.

Rent a car at Marseille’s St. Charles train station and get to one of the calanques or, all five if you can. The other option is to take a train to Cassis then a taxi to any of the calanques. It really depends on the time of day and your schedule. There is a Tourist Information booth at the train station. Grab a map and ask about the best way to get to the calanques at the time of your departure.

Top 5 Green Travel Tweets

Marion — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:23:54 +0000

As the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit concludes, we want to share some of this week’s best eco-friendly travel tweets: EcoEinstein shares a video showing how to travel the eco-friendly way and help hotels cut down on the waste. WomenGreenForum mentions an article from VisitBritain.com entitled “10 Green Travel Tips“. James Blessing mentions an article from [...]

Discovering Rural Bulgaria

Grace A. — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:27 +0000

Bulgaria proves that a country need not be large to be diverse and interesting. Its interesting geographic location has made it home to various ancient civilizations and varying natural and climatic conditions. Tracing its history back almost thirteen centuries Bulgaria is one of the few countries in Europe, and probably the world, whose tourism is [...]

3 Sustainable Buildings in Warsaw, Poland

Lucas Gray — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:02 +0000

Warsaw is more emblematic of a post-war reconstruction metropolis than a city boasting a plethora of sustainable design, yet hidden in the urban fabric are a few inspiring examples of environmentally responsible architecture. The Warsaw University Library, The Agora Building, and Metropolitan all demonstrate a bold commitment to sustainable design rarely seen even in the [...]

Long-Term Travel, Lisbon Holiday, Day Trip from Nice

Marion — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:00:31 +0000

Isabelle’s Travel Guide shares some holiday tips for the travelers planning to visit Lisbon, Portugal. She also recommends to stay at the Hotel Borges, a 2-star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of the historic center. Enchanted Traveler likes Fondation Maeght, a beautiful Museum of Modern Art is Saint-Paul de Vence, South of France, featuring [...]

Beautiful Places Threatened by Climate Change: The Maldives

Will Joce — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:56 +0000

One of the most beautiful parts of the world, and one of the most threatened by climate change and rising sea levels, is the archipelago of the Maldives. This string of islands, atolls and coral reefs in the middle of the Indian Ocean can seem like a tourist paradise and the islands have capitalised on [...]

Top 3 Environmentally-Friendly Countries to Visit

Paul Crompton — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:33 +0000

So what exactly do I mean by Environmentally-Friendly? Well, this list relates to nations that take the problem of a warming planet very seriously, rather than just their Politicians moaning about it at Global Summits and never taking any practical action. For “Greenies” out there who really do want to save the planet and yet [...]