The island – a dropout’s place of longing. At least that’s how the often-quoted phrase “I’m ready for the island”, sung by Peter Cornelius in his 1981 hit, came about. Islands fascinate us. Far away from everything. Needing to cross the sea for anyone to reach you. Ideal for getting…

Defining “Beautiful”: Subjectivity and Universal Appeal True beauty in a view transcends personal taste, often evoking a universal sense of awe. While individual preferences exist, certain vistas consistently register as breathtaking across cultures and demographics. This phenomenon points to underlying biological and psychological triggers. We are drawn to scenes that…

Two weeks ago, we reported on trail running as an athletic discipline and introduced you to various running routes of our partners in Germany. Now we’ve added more routes and events in Italy, Austria, Croatia and Switzerland. So let us inspire you to explore your destination in a sporty and…

The wake-up service at the hotel was something I used to enjoy. It was part of the luxury of being taken care of. Eventually, though, I let my smartphone do the waking. But still, I ask myself, why? And what do hotels have to offer today to make waking up…

If you think summer is the best time to travel, it’s probably because of your childhood. After all, it’s summer break, and so you’ve been taught from an early age that it’s the (best) time to go on a vacation. But that’s not necessarily true. In many sustainable destinations, such…