Get the scoop: your US ice...
Get the scoop: your US ice cream picks
Brace yourself for brain freeze, grab your spoon and get ready to celebrate America’s tastiest holiday, National Ice Cream Month , with our community picks. With the US Independence Day celebrations on the 4th and hot summer weather across the country, July was a natural choice when Ronald Reagan christened the occasion in 1984. There’s no denying Americans love ice cream: the US is the...
Green Vancouver Island Hot...
Green Vancouver Island Hotel
Fancy staying at a green hotel in British Columbia?  “Green initiatives are a cornerstone” at Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa on Vancouver Island . Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa reduces its environmental impact in 5 areas: Water Conservation ; Energy Conservation ; Solid Waste Management and Greenhouse Gas Emissions .  The lodge features double-paned windows, reused wood furniture, low-flow...
Budapest...
Maureen and I visited Budapest last week. It rained the whole time we were there, but we still had an interesting visit to a city which – for me – manages to combine some of the flavour of Prague and Vienna. Check our Budapest city guide and then some views from our trip: Stop here and have a look at this wonderful sight? Well perhaps, in fact it means don’t go any further …...
Carbon Negative Eco-Bottle...
Carbon Negative Eco-Bottles
What is your favorite stainless steel water bottle?  My latest eco-fave bottle is The Standard from Guyot Designs . This well-designed, stylish bottle is durable and convenient with its attached lid.  All the company’s single wall bottles are compatible with The Gription , The Splashguard and standard wide mouth water purifiers and accessories.   The company says the bottles are carbon negative...
Musical memories...
Musical memories
Moonwalker Michael Jackson, died today.  Our Thorn Tree members are already reflecting on their favourite King of Pop tunes.  By way of tribute we thought we’d tip our hat to musical memorials around the world, which continue to inspire pilgrimages by adoring fans and curious wanderers. In the office we had a chat about which sites meant something to us, and people we know, and we came up...
New Eco-Adventure Collecti...
New Eco-Adventure Collection
Would you love access to 1,000 planet-friendly trips worldwide? Eco-travelers can now research their adventure travel options around the planet on the new Adventure Collection website .   The site is a consortium of 10 independent active travel companies. “The group’s mission is to provide inspirational experiences that enrich the lives of travelers while dedicating ourselves to sustainable...

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