In the USA, the Union of Concerned Scientists has found that 40% of the country’s fossil fuel related carbon dioxide emissions come from the transportation sector. Since travel — especially on an international level — involves taking at least a […]
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Green Design: Sustainable Seclusion In Victoria, Australia [Photos]
For those craving a private getaway, one of Modscape’s latest projects — Omaroo, meaning “beautiful view” in the aboriginal language — offers sustainable seclusion in Victoria, Australia. The vacation rental is located in the peaceful hamlet of Glenlyon, featuring 270-degree […]
Responsible Travel: A Unique Approach To Sustainable Marine Tourism
This is a guest post by Sarah Martin and Mark J. Spaulding of The Ocean Foundation Sustainable tourism goes beyond reusing towels and sheets, hotels with LED lighting and some locally sourced food. In our work looking at coastal sustainable […]
Green Design: An Alpine Wonderland Victoria Vacation Rental In Australia [Photos]
Modscape is known for its innovative architectural projects that defy widely-known concepts of building and green design with sustainable modular architecture. Located in Bright, Victoria in Australia you’ll find one of their newest projects: Buckland’s Studio 5. A one-bedroom bed […]
Eco-Conscious On The Road: Amazing Travel Companies That Can Help You To Save The Planet
As enjoyable as jet-setting off to foreign destinations in search of new experiences (and food and drinks) can be, international travel has developed a bit of a track record for being less-than-enjoyable for the environment. According to the United Nations […]
WWOOF And Wine: A Glimpse Into The Agriculture Of Northern New Mexico
Cross the river. Go up the hill, but don’t go down the hill! Cross the river. Go up the hill, but don’t go down the hill! Ahh Emma, don’t miss your turn for the vineyard! I repeated these directions in […]