Travel ALPINE ROMANCE AND HUT HAPPINESS: The most lovely, sustainable accommodations for a romantic weekend in the Alpes Marilou Cabatingan, 06/04/202504/03/2026 Could there be anything more romantic than a secluded mountain hut, the red-golden slopes in front of the door and a crackling fire in the living room? We do not know the answer, and therefore we took a look around to find a place to relax and unwind together for… Continue Reading
Travel Monastery hotels – Preservation of cultural heritage or pure business? Marilou Cabatingan, 04/15/202504/03/2026 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 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
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 – Special offers from our partners Marilou Cabatingan, 02/10/202507/14/2026 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 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
Food Slow Food: good-fair-conscious Marilou Cabatingan, 01/01/202504/03/2026 Eat slowly, appreciate food again, and pay attention to an environmentally and socially responsible way of dealing with it. Last week we already introduced you to the Slow Food philosophy: good-fair-conscious. Our partners around the world strive for a good, fair and conscious approach to food and products. The objectives… Continue Reading
Food Slow Food- Eat Smarter Marilou Cabatingan, 12/20/202404/03/2026 What is behind the term Slow Food? The organization with the same name was founded by Carlo Petrini and some of his friends in BRA, Piedmont, as an enantiomer to “FAST Food”. Carlo Petrini defined three basic concepts for a “New Gastronomy”: good, clean and fair. The concept focuses on… Continue Reading