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Mavea Water Pitcher Review: Stylish and Effective

Kimberly Sanberg — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:49 +0000

Carbon filter pitchers are one of the cheapest and most convenient ways to eliminate harmful contaminants from your tap water. For years, I relied on my trusty Brita pitcher, but when it cracked, I decided to branch out. The folks at Mavea were kind enough to send me an Elemaris XL to try out. It’s attractive, [...]

Women’s Hydration Pack Pick: Osprey Verve

Amy Whitley — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:49 +0000

The true test of a great backpack is not in its performance upon first use, but in how often you reach for it afterward. As a travel gear reviewer who specializes in outdoor gear, I have a lot of backpacks sitting in wait of the next day hike or bike ride. The folks at Osprey [...]

Icebreaker Via Shorts Review: Best Shorts for Travel

Elizabeth — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:09 +0000

I recently heard about a shirt – made of wool – that you could wear for 100 days without washing because wool is such an amazing fabric. While I wouldn’t wear them for 100 days straight without washing, the Via shorts that Icebreaker sent me to review are also made of wool and are pretty [...]

The 17 Best Foods to Buy Organic

Amy Whitley — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:30:07 +0000

At Go Green Travel Green, we frequently recommend shopping local at farmer’s markets and fruit and vegetable stands for your produce, meat, and dairy. In fact, we’ve listed what we deem the best farmer’s markets in the US! However, we live in the real world, and in the real world are busy schedules and food [...]

KEEN Aliso Daypack Review

Elizabeth — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:25:28 +0000

I’m a big fan of small backpacks. Small backpacks allow you to pack light, which saves you money on luggage fees, but more importantly they give you increased flexibility and freedom because you can easily change plans at the last minute when you’re not weighed down by stuff. I’m also a huge fan of daypacks. What’s the difference between a daypack [...]

Complete Guide to Family Volunteer Vacations

Amy Whitley — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:30:55 +0000

Many travelers, myself included, attest to the fact that any sort of travel is eye-opening, fostering global understanding and reducing prejudices. Taking your kids out of their home environment, no matter how far, will undoubtedly broaden their minds. This said, should you consider booking a family vacation with a volunteer organization? What is a family [...]

How I’m Teaching Kids to Appreciate Nature While Traveling

Amy Whitley — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000

When kids have seen, felt, and interacted with nature firsthand, they’re much more likely to relate to the natural world and strive to protect it as they get older. As the NWKids columnist for OutdoorsNW, I have ample opportunity to expose my kids to wilderness in our region, but the great thing about the outdoors is [...]

Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids (Using Whole Foods)

Amy Whitley — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:28 +0000

Coming up with healthy lunch ideas for my kids has gotten harder and harder. At first glance, it would seem that every healthy option in my grocery store has morphed into sugary imitations of its former self. For instance, I recently spotted vanilla yogurt ‘infused’ with flavor from a well-known chocolate chip cookie brand, and most [...]

Best Lightweight Slip On Shoes: Patagonia Women’s Advocate MJ Review

Elizabeth — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:33:15 +0000

Patagonia has a new line of shoes out – and one of them is by and far the best lightweight travel shoe I’ve ever come across. The Patagonia Women’s Advocate MJ is a slip on shoe (that has a elastic strap so it doesn’t slip off), and thanks to Patagonia I’ve been testing a pair [...]

The Best Water Bottles for Kids (Ultimate) Guide

Elizabeth — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:29 +0000

Even before I became a parent I was concerned about BPA in water bottles. So after my baby was born I insisted that every bottle he used was BPA Free. When my son William was a baby, he drank milk from glass baby bottles. But as he became a toddler, I needed to look for an alternative to glass [...]