Articles tagged “green city guides”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Green City Guide: Stockholm By April Streeter IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 1 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Austin By Trevor Reichman IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 24 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Berlin By Mairi Beautyman IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 17 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Beijing By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 10 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Fort Myers, Florida By Kristin Underwood IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 3 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Montreal By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 24 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Istanbul By Jennifer Hattam IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 17 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Denver By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 10 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Warsaw By Brian Merchant IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 3 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Rotterdam By Leonora Oppenheim IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 27 2009 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. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: São Paulo By Brian Merchant IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 20 2009 It's the biggest city in the southern hemisphere, the cultural and financial capital of Brazil, and one of the most vibrantly diverse places in the world—yet São Paulo ranks as one of the most underrated urban tourist destination around the globe. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Detroit By Kristin Underwood IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 13 2009 Green is not a word usually associated with Detroit, the (former?) car capital of the world, and destination of billions of U.S. tax dollars, thanks to the infamous bailout of the Big Three. Nevertheless, Motor City boasts an array of environmentally friendly offerings for visitors. One of the first things you'll notice is the lack of chain stores. Small businesses rule here, and the majority of shops and restaurants are individually owned, helping to build a strong sense of community in the downtown area. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Milan By Brian Merchant IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 6 2009 In the country best known for its rich history and centuries-old culture, Milan is a modern wellspring in a deeply rooted nation, reputed for its cutting edge fashion, industry, and nightlife. Being a modern city—the second largest in Italy after Rome—Milan can't help but be influenced by the progressive, pro-eco trend gathering force around the world. Now you'll find organic restaurants, hotels powered by alternative energy, not to mention the established mega international design fair Salone Internazionale del Mobile, where some of the greenest innovations from around the globe make their debut. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Oslo By Brian Merchant IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 17 2008 Oslo declared itself a sustainable city a few years back—and wasted no time taking action to back up the claim. In 2007, Reader's Digest bestowed Oslo the #2 spot on a list of the world's greenest, most liveable cities (following Stockholm, Sweden). But you don't have to be a die-hard environmentalist to appreciate the green goodness of Oslo—the plethora of eco-friendly activities available to visitors in this beautiful cosmopolitan city will more than satisfy any brand of environmentally intrigued traveler. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Munich By Mairi Beautyman IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 9 2008 From the legendary beer drinking extravaganza Oktoberfest, to historical landmarks like the Nymphenburg Palace, the Baroque summer retreat for Bavaria's royalty, to the miles of Christmas markets offering local crafts and handmade goods, Munich has attractions for all types of travelers. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Moscow By Brian Merchant IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 2 2008 Moscow, the largest city in Europe, also boasts one of the largest and most polluted metropolitan areas in the world, with three million cars circulating it at any given moment. Still, Moscow is majestic and historic, sprinkled with picturesque onion domes and cultural offerings. Change here is fast, the influx of money in recent years has brought high-profile projects including the EcoEstate Pavlovskaya Sloboda, the first green luxury community in Russia. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Charlotte By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 18 2008 A bustling center for all things banking, Charlotte, North Carolina is growing into a cosmopolitan Mecca faster than Atlanta did ten years ago. Eco-chic restaurants are popping up all over the place and, with the debut of the city's first subway system in 2007, public transportation is finally available to ease congested traffic woes. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Paris By Erin Hollingsworth IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 12 2008 Paris is the city of lights and romance. It is also the city of croissant, steak frites, and boudin noir (blood sausage), and the controversial foie gras. It's a city that smokes and drinks. But, while these things are an inarguable and important part of the Parisian cultural patchwork, they are but a part. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Madrid By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 4 2008 Madrid, the capital and largest city in Spain, has more trees and green surface per inhabitant than any other European city. There's even a jungle growing in Atocha, the main train station. But Madrid is also the third-most populous municipality in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and car congestion has led to large amounts of smog. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Copenhagen By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 29 2008 Copenhagen's green endeavors are immediately apparent to the casual visitor. Wind turbines dot the coastal landscape, more organic products are consumed here than in any other city, and an endless supply of bikers cruise down leafy tree-lined streets. Cycling is so omnipresent in Denmark's capital city -- fondly nicknamed CPH -- it is hard to imagine a time when it was not so immensely popular. + READ MORE