by Lauren on May 12, 2008
Just when you thought gas prices wouldn’t go any higher, they have. I filled up our 1987 Volvo wagon yesterday for the first time in weeks, and the gas was $3.84 a gallon. Ouch. As a city dweller, I’m fortunate to have access to great bus service, and use it every day for my commute. [...]
by Lauren on April 18, 2008
April is Earth Month, so we thought we’d highlight some earth-friendly affordable lodging in the Northwest. Email your suggestions to admin@nwcheapsleeps.org. Our eco-friendly roadtrip begins on the central Oregon coast near the picturesque town of Yachats (pronounced YAH-hots), where dramatic seaside bluffs of basalt loom over beaches and tidepools waiting to be explored. There’s perhaps [...]
by Lauren on April 16, 2008
Traveling often requires a car. And when you drive to the Oregon Coast or to go camping at Mount Rainier, you’re hoping your car doesn’t break down on the way, right? Maybe you’re already a member of an auto club, such as AAA, who will come and change your flat tire, give you discounts on [...]
by Lauren on April 14, 2008
This past weekend I attended Green Festival in Seattle, a huge environmental expo featuring authors and educators, how-to workshops, and eco-friendly businesses and resources. The organic food was fabulous, I learned all about compact fluorescent bulbs, and was inspired to try a hemp chocolate shake. Yum! It also got me to thinking about travel and [...]