My path took me through forests, past farms and into sheep pastures. Memorable encounters included French Resistance fighters, roughened farm women who saluted my independence, woodcutters and hunters with bagged game. I met pilgrims on their way to Santiago, English Vicars on vacation, singing Norwegian hikers and reckless weekend warrior mountain bikers. Everyone was intrigued by my journey... Read The Rest
January 9th, 2011
This week we highlight Five to Watch Save the Planet in 2011 – celebrities that caught our eye this year as they got more and more notice for their Green activism around the world. We thank you – and we are hopeful that you’ll do even more in the coming year and beyond. Keep up the good work!
Leonardo DiCaprio. Leo, you’re back! With your focus on saving the Brazilian rainforest and... Read The Rest
December 27th, 2010
Our ‘Five Celebrities to Watch Save the Planet in 2010’ – How Did They Do?
At the end of last year we highlighted Five Celebrities to Watch Save the Planet in 2010 – celebrities who were just starting to be recognized for their eco activism. Before we present our list of Celebrities to Watch for 2011, let’s check on the past activities of those we recognized last year. We’re proud to... Read The Rest
December 22nd, 2010
Jennifer went on another adventure – this time to St. Louis – and writes about her visit to the St. Louis City Museum. This is a ‘don’t miss’ if you enjoy crazy, creative and ambitious efforts, and Jennifer’s description of her visit will definitely make you check it out!
St. Louis may not rank high on your list of places to go for a quick vacation. But, if you... Read The Rest
November 20th, 2010
KissMyCountry’s Philippines t-shirt benefits the Haribon Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving the Phillippines eco-systems, with 10% of sales from our Phillippines t-shirts donated to their ROAD to 2020 program. This program is restoring forests with native tree species.
KissMyCountry wrote about Haribon Foundation earlier this year, and we want to remind everyone that Haribon... Read The Rest
October 31st, 2010
Want to win one of our new Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts? KissMyCountry has a special giveaway from October 13-30 on HerCampus – the Collegiette’s Guide to Life. One dozen Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts with the HerCampus logo will be given away until October 30. Please check out this great site about life on college campuses – written by the nation’s top college journalists –... Read The Rest
October 13th, 2010
An October Ride for Lymphoma Research
Is there anything greater than a sunny morning in early October? Yes. A sunny morning in early October when Aneta bicycles 25 miles in the 2010 Lymphoma Research Ride, held Sunday, October 3 in upper Montgomery County. I know Aneta through her husband Gregg; I’ve known Gregg and his family for years. A lymphoma survivor, Sunday’s ride is one of many... Read The Rest
October 4th, 2010
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