Travel Monastery hotels – Preservation of cultural heritage or pure business? Marilou Cabatingan, 04/15/202508/15/2025 The European monastic movement has come to an end. This may be regretted, but it cannot be denied. The question is – what will happen to the properties? Leaving them empty and dilapidated should not be an option. Interestingly, monastic hotels are considered one of the best ideas. My connection… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Sustainable Bread – Tips from bread sommelier Benjamin Profanter Marilou Cabatingan, 04/01/202501/29/2026 According to South Tyrolean bread sommelier Benjamin Profanter, bread should not be a mere accompaniment to food, but rather a “taste accent”. He supplies the My Arbor hotel and the OLM Nature Escape aparthotel in South Tyrol with his natural bakery and has a lot to say about sustainability, ancient… Continue Reading
Lifestyle New experiences in your sustainable action vacation Marilou Cabatingan, 03/20/202508/28/2025 Has an action vacation ever been your dream? There are a few reasons you may want to try this at some point in your life. These are our top five: 1.Spending time in the open air relieves stress.There is a simple fact, everyone is smiling after returning home from an… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Golf on vacation: Sustainable or an environmental problem? Marilou Cabatingan, 03/18/202508/16/2025 Golf is considered an environmental disaster. There are courses that use millions of gallons of water a year. Instead of nature, you find heavily fertilized lawns with no biological value. The criticism of golf is not unjustified. However, attitudes are slowly changing and people are starting to think about how… Continue Reading
Lifestyle TCM for renewed energy – 8 sustainable hotels for holistic relaxation Marilou Cabatingan, 03/11/202508/16/2025 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 Sustainable cleaning and washing Marilou Cabatingan, 03/07/202508/28/2025 Have you ever asked yourselves how sustainable cleaning and laundry is? In Germany alone, more than 600,000 tons of detergents end up in wastewater annually. Added to this are more than 250,000 tons of fabric softeners and washing aids such as hygiene rinse aids. Year by year, this amount continues… Continue Reading
Lifestyle In the Gardens of our Partners Marilou Cabatingan, 03/05/202508/28/2025 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, 02/18/202508/16/2025 “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
Lifestyle Travel that changes you – Transformative Travel Marilou Cabatingan, 02/11/202508/16/2025 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
Travel Eco-travelers: How to spot them – and whether you are one Marilou Cabatingan, 02/10/202508/16/2025 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