Lifestyle In the Gardens of our Partners Marilou Cabatingan, 03/05/202504/03/2026 It is very important that you are helping the environment and yourself. If you plant something yourself it means you know where your food comes from, it is unprocessed and it saves on plastic waste and transport costs. The last point in particular is often underestimated: the transport of food… Continue Reading
Travel 10 myths about sustainable travel – and whether there’s any truth to them Marilou Cabatingan, 02/18/202504/03/2026 “Flying and then refusing to use a plastic straw,” “It’s all greenwashing,” or ” You can’t do anything anymore” – have you ever heard phrases like these? We have taken a closer look at the myths surrounding sustainable travel. Read this blog to find out which are partly true and… Continue Reading
Travel Eco-travelers: How to spot them – and whether you are one Marilou Cabatingan, 02/10/202504/03/2026 Traveling light, thinking sustainable, and loving authentic adventure, eco-travelers leave behind more inspiration than footprints. But what makes them tick? From stylish Tencel? outfits to a penchant for forest bathing and vegan dining, we’ll show you how to spot eco-travelers-and maybe even see if you’re one. Curious? Then let’s go!… Continue Reading
Travel Sustainable Valentine’s Weekend 2025 – Special offers from our partners Marilou Cabatingan, 02/10/202504/03/2026 Tired of buying the same old bunch of Fairtrade roses for Valentine’s Day? In 2025, the 14th of February will conveniently fall on a Friday – perfect for a romantic Valentine’s weekend! In a sustainable hideaway, of course, but that goes without saying, doesn’t it? 7 Sustainable Accommodations for a… Continue Reading
Travel Traveling the Alps in low season Marilou Cabatingan, 01/27/202504/03/2026 Lush green meadows, and hardly a human being far and wide. Nature glows with new splendor and with some luck, you can spot marmots and deer. Doesn’t that sound like a dream holiday in the Alps? If you book your vacation in a less frequented time namely in low season… Continue Reading
Travel Conflict issue: Vacationing as a couple with different interests Marilou Cabatingan, 01/20/202504/03/2026 Some people want peace and quiet, while others crave action while on vacation – How do you balance that in a relationship? Not at all? Relationship therapist Dr. Ursina Brun del Re suggests in the NZZ that some couples are better off traveling separately. But there are also (sustainable) lodges… Continue Reading
Travel Sustainable ski-in, ski-out hotels for eco-conscious winter sports enthusiasts Marilou Cabatingan, 01/14/202504/03/2026 Skis on, out of the hotel and onto the slopes – a ski-in, ski-out hotel lets you start your day’s skiing right outside the hotel door, saving you the daily shuttle ride. But that’s not all that makes your ski vacation sustainable. We’ll show you what else to look for… Continue Reading
Travel Sustainable chalet vacation in the Alps Marilou Cabatingan, 12/25/202404/03/2026 A hike in the mountains (with snowshoes or hiking boots) and then back to your own chalet – wood in the fireplace, maybe a dog snuggling at your feet. For many, a chalet vacation is the epitome of a luxurious outdoor vacation with space and privacy in the mountains. Couples,… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Sustainable fasting vacation 2025 – Plan your healthy start into the new year now Marilou Cabatingan, 12/15/202404/03/2026 The year is drawing to a close. Perhaps you are already in the midst of Christmas preparations and baking your first cookies for the Advent plate? As much as we look forward to this season of cookies, gingerbread, and feasting, some of us are already feeling the urge to do… Continue Reading
Travel 8 things you should NOT do on vacation Marilou Cabatingan, 12/03/202404/03/2026 Want to be sustainable on vacation and be a model (sustainable) hotel guest? Then read on to find out what hoteliers are saying about what their valued guests should NOT do while on vacation ?? Support, not undermine, the efforts of sustainable hotels and accommodation When it comes to the… Continue Reading