We arrived to Saas-Fee after dark so we were unable to see very much beyond the twinkling lights of the village... but the next morning the Swiss Alps panorama was breathtaking.
Colors of Kindness at Kaleidoscope Coffee
Coffee with a Story...
Kaleidoscope Coffee is a neighborhood jewel in the charming small town of Point Richmond in Northern California. With kindness, warmth and whimsy, Cassie and her team hope you'll make yourself feel right at home.
6 Eco-Friendly Luggage Options For Ecotourists
By Oana Muresan
If you're reading this blog, you're probably at least somewhat concerned with living a sustainable lifestyle and you probably already know that traveling is one of the most unsustainable things you can do. Words such as greenhouse gases, pollution, increasing carbon footprints and disposable containers come to mind—all words that are associated with "no-no's" in the environmentally friendly world.
A Guide to Carbon Offsetting
Written by the lovely and wise Misty Foster of Green Suitcase Travel.
The business of flying is inherently not “eco-friendly.”
Besides emitting particulates and gasses, air carriers are notorious for producing high amounts of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and are considered one of the greatest culprits of climate change and global dimming. Top it off water vapors, contrails, hydrocarbons and a long list of oxides and black carbon, and you have a toxic cocktail of chemicals zooming through the sky.
In summary, flying receives a low score as a way to travel sustainably.
Why Is 'Fair Trade' So Important?
You’ve likely come across the term “fair trade.” You will usually see it connected to chocolate and coffee, but you can also find it with fresh fruit, seafood, sugar, and many other ingredients and products. While there may be extra cost involved (but fair trade products are often priced competitively), that extra cost is so worth the investment. Here’s a look at why you need to opt for fair trade more often.
Eco Treats You'll Love (Right Now)
Don't read this when you're hungry.
These tasty treats are kind to the environment and your taste buds... you'll find organic, fair trade, locally-sourced ingredients and kind hospitality at each and every spot. This will be the first of many 10 Eco Treats You'll Love lists—and we're proud to kick off the series in the foodie-friendly San Francisco Bay Area.
Suitcase Swaps: 7 Ways to Pack for a Greener Holiday
By Georgina Wilson-Powell of Pebble Magazine
There's no debating it's holiday time.
At pebble, we're packing experts and we've come up with 13 easy swaps to replace your holiday essentials with ethical or eco versions. We think they all work harder than their high street cousins. You look good, they do good. Holiday chic has gone green. Bon voyage.
Serendipity & Starlight in the Sonoma Woods
As I searched for hospitality gems to become part of the Kynder platform, I came across the beautiful Ratna Ling Retreat in Cazadero, CA. As I studied further, I realized the retreat center had been founded by the Tibetan lama, Tarthang Tulku. That name instantly rang a bell. How did I know that name?