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I stumbled upon Simple’s Satire ecoSNEAKS two years ago during my search for an environmentally-friendly alternative to my beloved Vans Prison Issue tennis shoes. I wanted shoes that were more durable than the Vans, but as attractive. I was even willing to sacrifice the awesome velcro of my Prison Issues, but only for the right eco-friendly shoe. Then I saw it: the Simple Satire shoe, a member of Zappo’s ecoSNEAKs line.

But the best part of traveling on bicycle is the opportunity to get to know the earth and her people in a much more intimate manner than any vehicle can allow.... There is something about the bikes that draws people toward us; that encourages people to reach out to us in ways they never would if we were in our own car. It might be something simple like handing us a bag of apples or tomatoes, or it could be as complex as hiding caches of Gatorade along the highway, but people of all walks of life have reached out and added magic to our lives.

We spent a lovely weekend in Tallinn, although we don't have pictures to prove it because, along with our backpacks and travel guide, our cameras were on the desk in our dorm room -- packed for our planned Saturday departure.... After all, when you look back on your life, are you more likely to remember what you did during those 7 days in the office, or what you saw during that week as you delved deeper into the culture of a new country?

Throwing a Halloween party, but at a loss for spooky drinks and tasty treats? Want to find a haunted house in your neighborhood? Looking to get out of town with Halloween travel deals? Or are you just looking for a few good Halloween iPhone apps? No matter what Halloween advice or entertainment you seek, we've got you covered -- from scary books and Halloween drinks to costumed animals and face paint facts.

Between the candy wrappers, the thrown away decorations, and plastic treat bags, Halloween has the potential to be one of the most wasteful holidays of the year. But it doesn't have to be that way. Take these seven easy steps to green your Halloween.

The theme of this year's Blog Action Day is climate change -- a subject near and dear to our hearts here at Go Green Travel Green. Our philosophy is to focus on easy step you can take to live a greener, healthier lifestyle. So here are 6 things you can do today (or any day) to reduce your environmental impact, just about anywhere in the world.

Eco gadgets are most definitely a growth market now. Sure there are lots of gadgets that are a waste of time and money, but there are also some gadgets that are genuinely useful. In this article, Dan talks about 10 of his favourite eco-friendly gadgets that are designed with the green traveler in mind.

A review of Project Mojave - a project by Clay Collins that allows you to make money while traveling.

Where many eco clothing companies fail, PLAYBACK hits a homerun. PLAYBACK balances style, practicality, and green to create attractive, sustainable clothing. It would be good for travel, depending on the length of your trip and where you’re going. Because it’s so thick, it would take up a decent amount of luggage space. But if you’re going somewhere where you’d wear it everyday, that wouldn’t be a problem. Read the full review.