Tag: outdoors
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Top Ways to Explore Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv may have the reputation as a party city, but its 25 miles of beaches offer an alternative experience. Head to Tel Aviv’s deep blue Mediterranean edge and you’ll see boats bobbing and hear the fluid motion of daily runners thrumming along the sand. Outdoor adventure sports are a popular way to tap into…
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A Local’s Guide to Green Adventures: Things to Do in Panama
For the last two years, I’ve lived in a place where the sun rises over the Caribbean and sets over the Pacific Ocean, always in a blaze of orange and pink. The flowers pop with incredible yellows and fuchsias. Pristine beaches, tropical jungles, and more than 1,500 species of birds and butterflies are at your fingertips.…
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Things to Do on Maui, Where It’s Easy to Be Green
Whether we’re working in San Francisco or New York, at offMetro.com, we often find ourselves dreaming of sun, sand, and bath-temperature seas. We recently flew (yes flew, but we offset our carbon footprint; $23 to ameliorate the 4,000 lbs of CO2 emitted) to the Hawaiian island of Maui, where we discovered a dynamic range of comforts,…
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Car-Free Thailand: Things to Do in Bangkok
Thailand’s “City of Angels” packs over nine million residents into 600 square miles. Side saddling high schoolers and entire families moped through the streets, weaving past taxis, trucks and tuk-tuks. It’s a chaotic town, yet somewhere between the traffic, mega-malls and sleepless street vendors, Bangkok can offer serenity, a vibrant arts scene, and flashes of…
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Attractions in Bermuda: Beautiful Beaches, Bargains and Bikes Abound
Bermuda’s year-round mild climate, miles of secluded coves, pink sandy beaches, and close proximity to New York, make it a perfect long-weekend retreat. So it was a pleasure to discover Bermuda’s naturally green-leaning laws and lifestyle. We learned every roof is required to have a rainwater catchment system for the building’s portable water and all…
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No Passport, No Car, No Problem: Things to Do in Puerto Rico
If you think you have to cross the Atlantic to stroll narrow cobblestone streets and visit ornate cathedrals, think again. A three-hour, non-stop flight from JFK will bring you to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The mood is decidedly Latin here, but Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so you can leave your passport at home.…
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The Best Things to Do in Banff Without a Car
One of the ironies of experiencing the wide-open spaces that North American National Parks offer is the lack of public transportation available to reach or explore these pristine places. Personal vehicles are a major cause of pollutants that are contributing to devastating environmental effects in our National Park system. What if an alpine wilderness of…
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Things to Do in Nova Scotia: 18-Hole Journeys and Beyond
The charms of Nova Scotia are endless and hold an understated elegance and simplicity that is the perfect remedy for a New Yorker’s urban hangover. With a flight from JFK clocking in just over two hours and the convenience of being only one time zone away to keep your jet lag in check, rest assured…
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Eco Travel Adventures on the Island of Oahu
From Honolulu’s budget-friendly island-wide bus system to the Oahu natives’ efforts to keep Hawaii’s landscape lush and protected, visitors to the islands will discover the beauty and benefits of an environmentally-aware vacation. Here are three eco outdoor activities in Oahu to help you explore the many elements of Hawaiian culture that are deeply-rooted in nature.