Green Holidays

Hello, and welcome to another great blog carnival this month!

I have just moved into a new house at the moment, so any free time is limited for the next few weeks, so listening to stories about other peoples green holidays is really making me want all these boxes to just disappear!

Anyway, lets get started with a short story about one mans adventure in the rainforest with Henry’s tale of Finding Freedom: Night Hike Through Jungle which sounds amazing – but also Tyler’s closer to home tale about his Frugally Green Weekend.

Although not strictly about green holidays, the following 2 articles touch on areas that can be applied readily to a green traveler, and so have been included today. So, first up is a few tips on green shopping with Matthew Paulson’s story on How to Become a Green Shopper.

Then there is the eco argument of whether e-books are better for the environment than paper books. It’s an interesting one and Marco Gustafsson puts his thoughts forward with: New Generation of e-Book Readers Contributes to Environmental Protection.

Kate presents Green Lodging Part I. Green hotels & Soap-on-a-Rope for the next article about some new legislation in Florida regarding green hotels and energy consumption.

And finally, there is a great story about a green adventurer who has unbelievable plans for a trip around Australia – totally different from what I would class as a trip around Down Under. Join Marjorie Morgan with a story about Freya Hoffmeister | A resource for women in Outdoor Education and Recreation.

See you next time….

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What great weather we have been having – and the kids are raring to get outside for some adventures….

…..and so are the grown-ups!

Here we have some more offerings for your green adventures this month:

Amy @ The Q Family start us of again with a story of some great locations they have found closer to home with: 5 Family Favorite Outdoor Adventures Around Atlanta.

Ed Biado comes up next with some great tips for anyone planning their next trip with his notes on The green traveler

Saving money on your next road trip – or just around town is covered by Tyler, who explains his new concept of using the car! Take a peak at Save $550 a Year by Hypermiling and see what you think yourself!

Next we have the thoughtful Marjorie Morgan who takes time to explain about wildlife skills and how to manage without all the mod cons we get so used to at home. Even in your local woods – you should really know the basics, so read Wilderness and Urban Survival Skills for a taster.

Gregory E. Rouse has written a short article on a particular location, but his blog is certainly one to read more about as it covers all sorts of outdoor adventures including this one about Beehive Lake.

Along a similar note, Henry Carlson takes us into one part of his personal journey in Finding Freedom: Monteverde Waterfall along his way.

Almost last, we have Pete giving us some tips for a great local day out in the warmer weather with Cool Things To Do On Hot Days, and then we have Matt Shaulis giving us some further ‘tent’ tips for all those who love the outdoors! Take a peak at his rather thorough Lightweight Northwest Territory Tents or 4 Season Kelty Tents? article if that is what you fancy!

Take care out there!

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Hello, and thanks for joining us again here at Green Holidays And Adventures Blog Carnival.

We have some very different articles for your this month, including on the road tips for cutting down your impact, to a school competition and on to a delightful eco resort in the south-west of England!

Handy tips:
So, beginning with Myscha Theriault covers some of the ways your choice of toiletries and accessories on the road can really lessen your impact and save you time and money to – so enjoy Going Green on the Road for these tips.

Then a rather analytical Brian Maxwell covers some great points for all you people out there who don’t know where to get started with the whole ‘eco friendly’ lifestyle.  Take a moment to read his pensive article on The Green Movement’s impact on Environmental Problems and go from there.

Local Trips:
Joshua offers up a selection of ideas on how to keep to kids entertained and close to nature at the same time – and all close to home!  Read his Tips for Learning during Summertime to get started.

And if you already have some great ideas for getting those kids out and about and enjoying themselves, then take a look at 00FF00′s article – which is a competition. Basically, you enter your ideas on how to Get Kids Outdoors and you could win a part of the £500 of prizes and an eco friendly computer for your chosen UK school.

Other Hols:
Cherie Ve Ard offers up a perfect example of how people can live on less and offer reason why a lot of people don’t!  Check out Excuses #5: Environmental Impact for a peek at how they do it.

Erika however, just offers a great idea on really getting into the heart of the earth on a low impact green holiday beneath the ground!  Here’s Going Caving in Mexico.

And finally Tamara gives us a short interview with the owners of an eco resort in the UK’s West Country – a very picturesque region where I often take vacations myself.  So read Eco-speak with Trevenna’s Jonathan Rowe to learn more about it.

Thanks again for your time and thanks to all those who offered their articles.

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Hello, and welcome to the first edition of the Green Holidays and Adventures Blog Carnival – where writers from all over the world can offer you their tips, their experience and tell you all about their great adventures!

To start with are 2 personal stories about different modes of transport when abroad – the first is an elephant(!) and the 2nd is the famous ‘chicken buses’ of Central America. So, Shannon starts with her story of Traveling Through Rural Laos, then Ben Connor Barrie gives you some info on Chicken Buses!

Elizabeth Hargrave is next with some tips on being car-free as well – but in Washington DC. This article: Car-free DC: Rock Creek Park is one in a series of local walks that use public transport only! Leave that smelly car at home!

And, as with many people at the moment, the following articles relate to camping tips! Why not take a vacation in the woods or the mountains this year?

Smart Camper offers a trio of great articles revolving around he great outdoors – firstly tips on Working at a Campground, then to fill your tummy, you can read about some Easy to Prepare Campsite Meals- then tips on taking the young uns with you in Camping with Young Children

If anything goes wrong while you are out there, Dorrie offers some tips on Basic Camping First Aid as well!

Hope you enjoyed the articles on this Carnival, and please offer your stories up for the next one in June. Thanks again to all the writers here, and see you again soon!

Catherine.