http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-stockholm.html Hop on an Ecocab and head to a Michelin-Starred organic restaurant or take a boat to the Japanese-themed Hasseludden Green Spa in the capital and largest city of Sweden. Hop on an Ecocab and head to a Michelin-Starred organic restaurant or take a boat to the Japanese-themed Hasseludden Green Spa in the capital and largest city of Sweden. Biking Eco-Friendly Foods Eco-Friendly Travel Green Air Travel Green City Guides Vegetarian Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT April Streeter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-stockholm.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-austin.html The Gateway to the Hill Country of central Texas, Austin is one of the most beautiful and under-hyped natural landscapes in the United States. The Colorado River runs right through the center of this city, and the streams, creeks, and natural springs which flow into the river form an extensive network of natural swimming holes and hiking paths, otherwise knows as the Greenbelt. Speaking of green, Austin consistently makes lists designating the top 10 greenest and most desirable cities in the world. The Gateway to the Hill Country of central Texas, Austin is one of the most beautiful and under-hyped natural landscapes in the United States. The Colorado River runs right through the center of this city, and the streams, creeks, and natural springs which flow into the river form an extensive network of natural swimming holes and hiking paths, otherwise knows as the Greenbelt. Speaking of green, Austin consistently makes lists designating the top 10 greenest and most desirable cities in the world. Eco-Friendly Travel Green Air Travel Green City Guides Restaurants Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT Trevor Reichman http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-austin.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-berlin.html The green traveler will find organic and vegan restaurants, gorgeous parks, one of the world's largest botanical gardens in Germany's scarred capital: Berlin. The green traveler will find organic and vegan restaurants, gorgeous parks, one of the world's largest botanical gardens in Germany's scarred capital: Berlin. Eco-Friendly Travel Green Air Travel Green City Guides Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT Mairi Beautyman http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-berlin.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-beijing.html The sprawling capital of coal-fired China—a city known for air as thick as its traffic—might give green vacationers pause. But post-Olympic Beijing is cleaning up its act: With a healthy dose of curiosity and a spirit of adventure, the bedeviling capital of the People's Republic of China yields a wondrous view of a city rich in history, future-obsessed and surprisingly green. The sprawling capital of coal-fired China—a city known for air as thick as its traffic—might give green vacationers pause. But post-Olympic Beijing is cleaning up its act: With a healthy dose of curiosity and a spirit of adventure, the bedeviling capital of the People's Republic of China yields a wondrous view of a city rich in history, future-obsessed and surprisingly green. Biking Eco-Friendly Travel Green City Guides Outdoors Restaurants Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-beijing.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-fort-myers.html With a population of roughly 67,000, the small city of Fort Myers, Florida, is popular with both the young and old for year-round warm temperatures, access to beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, and baseball: both the Boston Red Sox (which embarked on a five-year plan to make Fenway Park green in 2007) and the Minnesota Twins call the City of Palms their home away from home. With a population of roughly 67,000, the small city of Fort Myers, Florida, is popular with both the young and old for year-round warm temperatures, access to beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, and baseball: both the Boston Red Sox (which embarked on a five-year plan to make Fenway Park green in 2007) and the Minnesota Twins call the City of Palms their home away from home. Eco-Friendly Travel Green City Guides Responsible Shopping Restaurants Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Kristin Underwood http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-fort-myers.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-montreal.html If you're looking for a bit of French flair, but are a little intimidated by the language, then Montreal is your best bet for a more European experience on this side of the Atlantic. Second only to Paris in the number of native French speakers, this culturally diverse city is blessed with a rich history and charming architecture. In summer months, crowds flock to the abundance of renowned festivals (such as the Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs, and the Fringe Festival), numerous street fairs, and cheerful outdoor cafés. If you're looking for a bit of French flair, but are a little intimidated by the language, then Montreal is your best bet for a more European experience on this side of the Atlantic. Second only to Paris in the number of native French speakers, this culturally diverse city is blessed with a rich history and charming architecture. In summer months, crowds flock to the abundance of renowned festivals (such as the Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs, and the Fringe Festival), numerous street fairs, and cheerful outdoor cafés. Bicycles Car Sharing Eco-Friendly Travel Green City Guides Public Transportation Restaurants Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-montreal.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-istanbul.html The largest city in Turkey, and the only one in the world to straddle two continents, Istanbul has been described to the point of cliche as a place of contrasts—between old and new, religious and secular, East and West. Yet when you're zipping underneath the old Byzantine walls on the modern tramway system or listening to the call to prayer while sipping an organic cocktail in a trendy cafe, you'll marvel anew at the multitudes contained in this city of perhaps 15 million people. These days, you can add exhaust-ridden and eco-friendly to the list of contradictions. The largest city in Turkey, and the only one in the world to straddle two continents, Istanbul has been described to the point of cliche as a place of contrasts—between old and new, religious and secular, East and West. Yet when you're zipping underneath the old Byzantine walls on the modern tramway system or listening to the call to prayer while sipping an organic cocktail in a trendy cafe, you'll marvel anew at the multitudes contained in this city of perhaps 15 million people. These days, you can add exhaust-ridden and eco-friendly to the list of contradictions. Eco-Friendly Travel Green City Guides Outdoors Restaurants Vegetarian Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:30:00 GMT Jennifer Hattam http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-istanbul.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-denver.html The air might be thin and the town tucked a mile high into the sky, yet Denver fosters a love for nature like no other city. Perhaps brought on by the breathtaking mountain vistas, this love comes with a deep-seeded attention to environmental responsibility. Denver was a pioneer in the environmental movement, and eco-minded communities are easy to come by. The air might be thin and the town tucked a mile high into the sky, yet Denver fosters a love for nature like no other city. Perhaps brought on by the breathtaking mountain vistas, this love comes with a deep-seeded attention to environmental responsibility. Denver was a pioneer in the environmental movement, and eco-minded communities are easy to come by. Eco-Friendly Travel Farmers Market Green City Guides Public Transportation Restaurants Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:30:00 GMT Elizabeth Seward http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-denver.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-warsaw.html Like in many major Eastern European cities, the fall of communism brought new life to Warsaw. Oppression in the 20th century—first with the Nazis and the brutal, failed uprisings during World War II, then as part of the Eastern Bloc under Soviet rule—gave Poland's capital a bleak reputation. Yet the last decade or so has brought about a veritable urban revolution, turning Warsaw into one of Europe's fastest growing historical cities—and also one of its most underappreciated. Like in many major Eastern European cities, the fall of communism brought new life to Warsaw. Oppression in the 20th century—first with the Nazis and the brutal, failed uprisings during World War II, then as part of the Eastern Bloc under Soviet rule—gave Poland's capital a bleak reputation. Yet the last decade or so has brought about a veritable urban revolution, turning Warsaw into one of Europe's fastest growing historical cities—and also one of its most underappreciated. Eco-Friendly Travel Green City Guides Public Transportation Restaurants Transportation Vegetarian Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-warsaw.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-rotterdam.html Find eco-nightlife at a sustainable dance club or hit the harbor for a boat tour in the second largest city in the Netherlands. Rotterdam, with the largest port in Europe and industrious inhabitants can be described as Amsterdam's more competitive and slightly tougher sibling, The second largest city in the Netherlands, it took a beating during World War II, and there is only a small section of the picturesque old town left. Find eco-nightlife at a sustainable dance club or hit the harbor for a boat tour in the second largest city in the Netherlands. Rotterdam, with the largest port in Europe and industrious inhabitants can be described as Amsterdam's more competitive and slightly tougher sibling, The second largest city in the Netherlands, it took a beating during World War II, and there is only a small section of the picturesque old town left. Bicycles Eco-Friendly Travel Green City Guides Green Consumerism Public Transportation Responsible Shopping Restaurants Walking Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT Leonora Oppenheim http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/green-city-guide-rotterdam.html