For jet setters and and grungy backpackers alike, Skype has become an essential travel tool right up there with maps, la…
Foodie Underground: Urban Winos
You’re planning a dinner party for all your food-savvy urbanite friends. These days, living in the city isn’…
Green Travel Tip: Pack Your Water Bottle
You would think that something as simple as ditching bottled water would be easy to make a regular habit. But as soon as…
Foodie Underground: Kombucha Gone Wild
Recently, a friend was over for coffee and we were discussing the finer points of my “dirty hippy” qualities…
‘Pedaling’ Bike Culture in Portland and Beyond
When a bike wheel builder friend of mine asked if I would like to attend an anniversary party for a local bike-related b…
Green Travel Tip: Ditch the Ziploc and Get Organized
You’ve been planning your eco-friendly vacation for ages, and now you’ve picked an eco-resort that only feed…
Bringing Back Burlap: Chic Coffee Shoulder Bags
You certainly can’t leave for work without downing a few cups of java, but why stop there? Wear your caffeine addi…
Bill Clinton Talks Earth Day, Environment and Climate Change
Happy Earth Day! Around EcoSalon HQ, opinions are divided. While some of us have our reservations about Earth Day –…