Green Earth Guide to Spain


The Green Earth Guide: Traveling Naturally in Spain is the second of the Green Earth Guide series- the first location-specific eco-travel guides on the market. See the wonders of Spain through the eyes of author and photographer Dorian Yates in this short video on the glorious green options in Spain. Enjoy the views, BUY the book, travel green and pass it on…..leaving small footprints wherever you go…. www.travelingnaturally.com travelingnaturally.blogspot.com – a Lonely Planet Favorite! Music by www.brothermule.com

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I TASTE FIRE, EARTH, RAIN: Elements of a Life with a Sherpa


I TASTE FIRE, EARTH, RAIN: Elements of a Life with a Sherpa by Caryl Sherpa (Studio S Press; June 28, 2011, 364 pages; 6″ x 9″; $15.95; ebook $9.99) GO TO: www.CarylSherpa.com Sometimes one is ready to take risks, accept the unexpected, and commit to a dramatically altered life. With this spirit, Caryl Thornton leaves Los Angeles and begins her journey around the world, open to the new and ready for adventure. As she treks around the Annapurna Mountains of Nepal, she finds herself attracted to her Sherpa trekking guide, Nima. She denies her feelings for Nima, but as she comes to know the land and the Sherpas, she falls in love with Nima, his country, his people, and their joy. Together, Caryl and Nima struggle to find balance in Los Angeles and Ann Arbor, but it is on their return to Nima’s homeland near Mount Everest that they both come to terms with who they have now become. This is an inspiring story of love, cultural exploration the importance of place, finding one’s faith, and the revelation that in the Himalaya, anything is possible. Fire, earth, and rain represent a triumvirate of three of the five elements of Tibetan Buddhist astrology that sustains life. Fire is heat, light, and passion: earth is our foundation: rain purifies and sustains. Together, Caryl and Nima welcomed the elements of fire, earth, rain, which allowed them to grow, flourish, and transform. ABOUT THE AUTHOR After Caryl traveled around the world in 1991, she returned with a story to tell and a

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Committing to Love and the Earth: a Guide to Green Weddings

Over the next twelve months, roughly 2.4 million Americans will spend 70 billion dollars (US) getting married. Green and socially responsible weddings can have a huge impact for the better on local economies and ecologies. Here are ten ways to express your commitment to the interconnectedness of life on earth during your wedding day.


1. Eco Engagement Rings and Eco Wedding Rings


It can take up to twenty tons of rock to produce a single wedding ring, yet there is more than enough gold available now for the entire jewelry industry. Some jewelers offer rings that are made from recycled gold. The ethical jeweler who has committed to using recycled gold will more than likely have a selection of conflict free diamonds or other gemstones that are responsibly sourced. Start your search locally, but realize that ethical wedding rings have not reached the mainstream yet and may be difficult to find.


Here are several online ethical jewelers, arranged by price range, for your consideration:


low-mid price range

high price range


Here is a guide to buying green wedding rings.

http://www.articles-collections.com/culture-and-society/consumer/ten-tips-to-purchasing-green-ethically-sourced-wedding-rings-online.html


2. Greening Your Guests

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Mother Earth Hosts Our Travels

As conscious traveling Paupers we must always be concerned about our dear Mother Earth. If you think about it, you travel across her face, and She is the host to your journey; without Her we could not find the unfolding adventures that attract and feed our souls.

I have found some valuable resources for us to use and publisize, all of which are dedicated to responsible travel and care of our environment.

International Ecotourism Society

202-347-9203 www.ecotourism.org

A well-established nonprofit group which conducts research, publishes articles, provides consumer information, and has a directory of members around the world. With Rainforest Alliance, it recently started an ecotourism certification standards program.

Sustainable Travel International

720-273-2975 www.sustainabletravelinternational.org

Formed three years ago to bridge the gapbetween research and ocnsumer information and to promote sustainable development and eco-friendly travel. Offers a carbon offset program and last month started an eco-certification program that will follow standards laid out by the International Ecotourism Society.

Responsible Travel Handbook

www.travelearning.com

Created this year for the Educational Travel Conference meeting, this lengthy guide has a wealth of contributors and information. (Click on responsible tourism to download).

Lonely Planet Code Green: Trips of a Lifetime That Won’t Cost The Earth

by Kelly Lorimer- Lonely pLanet Publications

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