Tag Archives: environment

Blue Lagoon: Tourist trap for those who hate tourist traps

Posted on January 28, 2013 by planetlippstone

Where I’m from, there’s a Starbucks on every corner.  In Iceland, there’s a geothermal pool around every corner. Geothermal pools are water heated by energy from the earth. Like being around a pot of simmering water all the time. That … Continue reading →

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Travel trends: Is flying on cooking oil such a hot idea?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by planetlippstone

Some airlines are trying out the idea of biofuels made in part from algae and cooking oil. What might this trend mean for our wallets and the environment? Take a listen.

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Maldives: Could this special place disappear?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by planetlippstone

As I found out the hard way, a trip to the Maldives can almost buy you a car. Well, a cheap one, anyway. (My bill was fairly reasonable compared to Katy and Russell’s, but the resorts get you on things … Continue reading →

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