Sustainable Travels

The artist-inspired community initiative #ThisPizzaIsAPark hopes to take on a life of its own fueling the excitement of a multi-acre park and bike trail in Bridesburg When the Riverfront North Partnership announced the plan and previewed the renderings of a...

Ever since I studied abroad in London, I fell in love with traveling. I’ve been fortunate to see international destinations, national parks, and cities. As one who thrives on adventure, I can share that travel enhances your knowledge and relieves...

In May, Monmouth Beach made headlines for passing the biggest plastic ban in the country. The Jersey shore town cracked down on single-use plastic bags, straws, and food containers, as well as Styrofoam take-out boxes. (Yes, you read that correctly!)...

After a Green City showdown between Philly and Copenhagen last week, we’re breaking it down further about cycling culture. Philly fell short of Copenhagen’s cycling prowess, but why? Let’s compare Copenhagen’s famous cycling culture and progress with Philly’s blossoming bike culture.

This past semester, I escaped the Polar Vortex and studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Over four months, I discovered and explored the new city, including its sustainability scene. Copenhagen, the winner of the EU’s Green Capital 2014, is well known for its advanced efforts to as a model sustainable city. Philly has begun its journey to be the most sustainable city in the US, according to Mayor Nutter’s Greenworks plan. How does Philly compare to Copenhagen? Who’s winning the green battle on their respective continent?

Over Memorial Day weekend, I escaped to Boston for live music, time outdoors and catching up with my former roomie. Whenever I travel, I try experiencing the local scenery; the seasonal foods, local craft beers and neighborhoods. Since I've only visited Boston once, I spent more time to notice a few sustainability parallels between Philly and Boston. Here are 9 ways Boston is the bizarro sustainable Philly:

The best part about the locavore movement sweeping up the nation, is that a farmers' market is often nearby. And it's great to try the local fare regardless of where you are. A recent trip to Missouri and Kansas (OK, over the summer...) lead me to the City Market in Kansas City.

I'm just a little bit addicted to music festivals. My idea of a perfect day is one filled with live music, yummy (preferably local) food, perhaps some cocktails, a few friends and sunshine. From Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo to Firefly, GPB sure knows how to catch the best music festivals out there. Know what will make an eco conscious gal in a blissed-out festival mood feel even better? When she notices all of the green measures being taken to help make the event sustainable.  Last weekend at weekend two of Austin City Limits music festival, I took note. Austin City Limits 2013 Greening Efforts:

Being environmentally conscious isn’t just about waste reduction and carbon offsets. Admiring our planet’s aesthetic beauty and complexity plays an important role as well – it gives us a reason to keep it intact. Today, ecotourism in Costa Rica is thriving. Ecotourism continues to be Costa Rica’s largest foreign exchange earner, surpassing other exports such as pineapples, bananas, and coffee. Tourists from around the world travel to Costa Rica to visit the country's many national parks and beaches. It's no wonder – Costa Rica has the largest percentage of protected land in the world. Find out more about Alex's trip (And see the GORGEOUS pics) - after the jump!