August 3rd, 2007
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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July 20th, 2007
Consider this: in the U.S. alone, about 1.5 million barrels of oil are used each year to produce bottled water.
Now imagine that on a world scale, as travelers the world over reach for the “safety” of a bottle of water, often in countries with little or no recycling whatsoever.
And …
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July 16th, 2007
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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