Lifestyle Packing Light for a Month: Carry-On Strategy That Works Marilou Cabatingan, 04/19/202606/26/2026 Can you really survive 30 days abroad with a single bag that fits in the overhead bin? Yes — but not by following advice about rolling your clothes or buying 12 packing cubes. The strategy that actually works is simpler and more counterintuitive than most travel guides admit. It starts… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Flying high while paragliding in Germany, Europe, and the world Marilou Cabatingan, 06/27/202504/03/2026 We have made the dream of flying come true with airplanes and the like. But it does not really feel like it. The sun is missing in our faces, the wind on our skin, and the unrestricted view of the small world beneath our feet.The true feeling of being airborne… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Farm-to-Table: When the food on your plate comes straight from the farm Marilou Cabatingan, 05/28/202504/03/2026 Local foods can be sustainable for so many reasons: you’re supporting the local economy, getting fresh food, and having a better carbon footprint because of the shorter distances. However, do you know how much healthier it really is to shop locally? In fact, researchers have found that under adverse conditions,… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Saltwater, Brine & Sea: Swim in hotel pools without chemicals Marilou Cabatingan, 05/01/202504/03/2026 It sounds good: bathing in salt instead of chlorine. Environmentally friendly and good for your skin. But it’s not quite true. What many people may not know is that salt itself contains chlorine! But because it is not in its pure form, it is actually better. Using natural hotel pools… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Magical Hotels – 6 tips to create a magical atmosphere at home Marilou Cabatingan, 04/25/202504/03/2026 Do you know those moments when you walk into a room and think: “Wow, just magical!” Or enchanting, romantic… How do you create that special atmosphere? We asked professionals from international hotels for their tips on how to create a magical atmosphere during the winter months. 1 Tip: candles, candles,… Continue Reading
Lifestyle TCM for renewed energy – 8 sustainable hotels for holistic relaxation Marilou Cabatingan, 03/11/202504/03/2026 Do you want to do more than just relax on vacation? Are you looking to harmonize your body and mind? Then staying at a sustainable hotel that offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) could be just the thing for you. This ancient art of healing combines natural medicine, nutrition, and exercise… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Travel that changes you – Transformative Travel Marilou Cabatingan, 02/11/202504/03/2026 What is the purpose of your trip? Relax and have fun? Not bad. But there is also a travel trend for those looking for (even) more meaning in their travels. Transformational travel describes the search for experiences that foster personal growth, self-discovery, and a deeper connection to the world and… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Say goodbye to single-use plastics: Green solutions from sustainable hotels Marilou Cabatingan, 02/01/202504/03/2026 Clean beaches and seas, unspoiled nature in the mountains – that’s what tourists want. And hotels want to deliver. The problem is that the hotel industry itself is a major source of plastic waste. Single-use plastics in the form of typical hotel slippers, small packages in the bathroom and at… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Hotels with a heart: Free nights for families in need Marilou Cabatingan, 11/10/202404/03/2026 Host family Seyrling from Hotel Klosterbr?u is committed to helping families who are less fortunate. ?David JohanssonA vacation is a luxury not everyone can afford. But a vacation can give these individuals and families hope and allow them to forget about their everyday worries for a few days. Sustainable hotels… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Typical Plants on Vacation – Explained by Locals Marilou Cabatingan, 10/21/202404/03/2026 There are many ways to explore the region while traveling. In addition to local cheeses and animals, you can also discover typical plants. Our partners introduce you to plants that are special to their region and explain why. They will also show you how they use the local plants in… Continue Reading