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Looking for a holiday gift for that eco-conscious globetrotter — or a traveler you’d like to help “green up”?  Check out these creative yet practical gifts that won’t add too much excess weight to your credit card. And when you shop online, you lighten the burden on the earth by avoiding extra car trips.

This weekend, I’m flying to Mexico City, the starting point of a trip to the monarch butterfly reserves in the fir forests of the central highlands, where millions of these delicate orange-and-black creatures spend the winter.  I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences with you on my return.