Travel Discover historical treasures on vacation | Part 3: Castles, Monasteries, and World Travel in the Middle Ages Marilou Cabatingan, 08/09/202508/14/2025 A castle sits high on a cliff, enthroned above a medieval old town nestled in the valley below. Those who travel sustainably often find themselves in places steeped in history—and sometimes even stay in one of them. Join us for the next leg of our sustainable journey through time as… Continue Reading
Travel Discover Historical Treasures on Vacation | Part 2: Traveling like the Romans Marilou Cabatingan, 08/05/202508/14/2025 The Romans traveled far and wide — as soldiers, traders, craftsmen, and politicians. They traveled across half of Europe on roads that were sometimes well fortified and sometimes less so. There, they founded cities, bathed in hot springs, and enjoyed life surrounded by impressive architecture. It’s no wonder, then, that… Continue Reading
Travel “Say Selfie!” — Instagram while traveling, the perfect vacation selfie and the best photo spots from Green Pearls partners Marilou Cabatingan, 07/29/202501/29/2026 Hands up, whoever took a selfie on vacation? And have you given much thought beforehand to where to take it and how to present yourself? A selfie is one of the most shared vacation photos on Instagram. At least it proves that you’ve actually been to those beautiful places you’re… Continue Reading
Travel Green & Gorgeous: The most beautiful rooms in sustainable hotels worldwide Marilou Cabatingan, 07/25/202508/15/2025 “All of our rooms are beautiful.” That’s what many of our hotel partners said when I asked them about their “best room.” But it turns out that there really is such a thing: that special room where you can arrive, marvel, and immediately feel at home. With private spas, breathtaking… Continue Reading
Lifestyle On the way barefoot – Barefoot paths, Kneipp basins for your health Marilou Cabatingan, 07/15/202508/28/2025 Take off your shoes and socks and experience the “barefoot experience.” Sharp, coarse, gritty, or smooth. Our feet have extremely diverse perceptions when we walk without shoes, which is not something they are used to. Everyone has heard about barefoot paths and Kneipp basins before. What is a barefoot path?… Continue Reading
Travel Sustainably furnished: Hotels with handmade wooden furniture Marilou Cabatingan, 07/10/202508/15/2025 The BarBarossa at Hotel Klosterhof was designed by master craftsmen Philipp Haas + Söhne. The wooden elements on the ceiling reflect the layout of the room. ©Günther StandlDo you enjoy sustainable travel and have a passion for design and wooden furniture? Then you’re just like me! Before I moved to… Continue Reading
Travel Watching wild animals on vacation requires respect and patience Marilou Cabatingan, 07/02/202508/15/2025 It’s a wonderful experience to observe animals in their natural environment. Imagine seeing a deer at dawn or a buzzard gliding over the fields. Now, imagine seeing wild animals on vacation that you’ve only ever seen at the zoo. A rhinoceros is right in front of you. You know it’s… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Flying high while paragliding in Germany, Europe, and the world Marilou Cabatingan, 06/27/202508/28/2025 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
Travel Holidays are family time – sustainable holidays in special family hotels Marilou Cabatingan, 06/24/202508/15/2025 family hotels offer more than green oases: they create experiences that make your vacation truly special, without losing sight of the planet. Here you can combine responsibility with adventure and relax in an atmosphere that makes families’ hearts beat faster. 12 sustainable family hotels in Germany and Austria (and a… Continue Reading
Travel Sustainable outdoor activities for those who don’t feel like hiking Marilou Cabatingan, 06/20/202501/29/2026 Vergiss die Wanderrucksäcke und umarme die Natur – 25 Outdoor-Ideen für deinen nächsten Urlaub.Not too long ago, I asked a hotel if there were any outdoor activities besides hiking. The answer: “Sure, of course.” I was told I could go for a walk! But I wasn’t satisfied. There had to… Continue Reading