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Dirty Adventure Travel
Antibacterial soaps, alcohol wipes and bleach in our everyday cleaning products have made us focused on eliminating all the germs that we possibly can from our lives. And when it comes to our children,
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10 Travel Tips to Protect the Planet
Earth Day is past, but cultivating eco-awareness should be a part of our daily routine. When it’s time to leave home, consider the planet as you make your plans. These simple practices take little
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Enjoy a Slothful Sojourn in Costa Rica!
Ever heard of a sloth wrangler? That’s what caretakers of these cuddly, laid-back rainforest dwellers are called at the Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica. They look after the more than 75 sloths that live
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Lend a Hand for Public Lands this Saturday!
National Public Lands Day is Sat., Sept. 25! Volunteer to help spruce up a small piece of the shared spaces we all love so much. Read on, and find a city or county park,
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Voluntourism: Mixing Vacations with Work
On my last travel vacation, I didn’t plant a tree, dig a well or paint a fence. I simply walked, observed and “absorbed.” I’m wondering now if my lack of industriousness should make me
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10 Tips for Travelers to Make Every Day Earth Day
Happy 40th Birthday, Earth Day! As adventurers united in a passion for exploring the far recesses of our globe, we know how crucial it is to protect the natural environments we treasure. Most of
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