Packing light does wonders for travel. How many times have you loaded your suitcase or backpack with everything you think you might need, in every possible scenario, only to arrive at your destination and start cursing your extravagant, over-packing self as you grunt and sweat your way …

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While my colorful stash of scarves and bags from around the world are among my prized possessions, there is something far more valued in my travel-accumulated collection. My travel journals! Anytime I need to revisit that feeling of freedom and joy that comes exclusively through travel, I pull one off …

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Digital cameras, GPS, mp3 players—there are so many great little gadgets available to the traveler today that even the simplest bare-bones packers among us have batteries in their luggage. What is the most responsible way to deal with batteries when you are on the road?

First of all, if …

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The next time your travels necessitate a rental car, consider a hybrid!

With the mega-popularity of hybrid cars right now, many car rental companies are jumping on the green bandwagon. Several “green” rental companies have sprung up in recent years, such as EV Rentals, which offer …

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Travel clothing that is environmentally sustainable and super chic?
It’s about time!

Nau, which means “welcome” in the Maori language, fits the bill entirely.
This young Portland, OR based clothing company has recently joined the competitive outdoor and lifestyle market with a revolutionary approach that is socially responsible …

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