Goodlifer’s Guide to Spontaneous Discoveries in NYC
For me, Earth Month in New York City was filled with all new places to eat, sleep and talk wildly into the night in, (which is what a city like New York should…
Good Wheels: Kia Optima Hybrid Test Drive
In this series on sustainable mobility, we will be looking at the full spectrum of cleaner, greener modes of personal transportation, from the latest electric vehicles to the best ideas for getting in…
Good Wheels: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Test Drive
This is the first article in a new Goodlifer series on sustainable mobility. We will be looking at the full spectrum of clean, green modes of personal transportation, from the latest electric vehicles…
Goodlifer’s Guide to Costa Rica
Costa Rica has emerged as the prime eco-tourism destination in Central America, much due to the country’s extensive system of national parks and nature reserves. In Costa Rica you can find both the…
Streets of Afghanistan: Conscious Travel in the Midst of Conflict
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert “Would you be interested in coming to Afghanistan?” That’s a loaded question. I was going…
Travel Kits for the Conscious Jetsetter
We all want to pack as light as possible when we travel and, when doing so, downsizing your toiletry case is essential. While many hotels today offer eco-friendly products, it’s nothing we can…
Kick Back and Give Back in a Socially Conscious Hammock
When traveling to Costa Rica a few months ago, I became smitten with hammocks. They’re comfortable, relaxing, simple and affordable. They also lend a big dose of charm to any outdoor space. Upon…
A Case for Camping
There are those that do, and there are those that don’t. Either way, most people feel strongly about camping. I used to be very much in the don’t camp, but have found myself…
What’s Your Favorite Place on Earth?
Sitting on a rocky slope, warmed up from a long day of sunshine, the sun low over the horizon. It’s a mid-summer evening in Stockholm’s archipelago, no sound but chirping birds and clucking…
CSA Harvest Party in Upstate New York
The first great thing about being part of a CSA is knowing exactly where your food is coming from, and actually being able to visit your future salad while it is still growing…
CSA: Foraging at Paisley Farm
One of the added benefits of joining a CSA is the ability to pay a visit to the farm where your food will be grown. Mine, Paisley Farm in Tivoli, NY, just decided…
Habana Outpost – A Weekend Destination in Brooklyn
This past weekend, Habana Outpost celebrated its season opening with an Earth Day Expo, featuring kids’ activities, outdoor film screenings, an eco fashion show, workshops, local vendor booths and live music.
Serenity Reigns Supreme at Ojai Retreat Casa Barranca
There are some places where you just feel like the world stops turning for a minute and all the worries in the world seems to just disappear into the sunset. Casa Barranca in…
On Top of The World at Cain Vineyard in Napa Valley
Driving up the winding road to our destination, I am slightly appalled by the speed at which the locals here take the hillside curves. I guess (and hope) that practice makes perfect. On…
May 21, 2013
Kestrel Jenkins — I already burned through two pairs of Vibram 5 Fingers as once I went barefoot, I was definitely not going...
May 16, 2013
cashmere scarves — Scarves made out of cashmere are authentic. Cashmere is a material very ideal for making a scarf. This imposes elegance...
May 16, 2013
cashmere scarves — Scarves made out of cashmere are authentic. Cashmere is a material very ideal for making a scarf. This imposes elegance...
