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A Gourmet’s Journey to the Olive Harvest in Italy and Spain

A Gourmet’s Journey to the Olive Harvest in Italy and Spain

The hot summer is over, the days are getting shorter, and the autumn sun is shining on ripe olives. It’s olive harvest season in Italy, Greece and Spain, and one of the best times to travel for a sustainable vacation. The olive harvest is a…

Combine Running & Vacation – Marathons 2025 in Southern Europe

Combine Running & Vacation – Marathons 2025 in Southern Europe

Are you the kind of person who always takes your running shoes with you on vacation? Out of the hotel or apartment and into the surrounding area. But have you ever thought about combining your vacation with a marathon or other running event? In 2025,…

Sustainably focused hotels and vacation rentals consciously avoid televisions

Sustainably focused hotels and vacation rentals consciously avoid televisions

In the age of streaming services, on-demand content and personal smart devices, what will happen to the good old hotel televisions in the rooms? In the past, it was a MUST and one of the minimum requirements for a 1-star hotel. But it is clear…

How to travel the top destinations in Europe 2023 sustainably

How to travel the top destinations in Europe 2023 sustainably

Summer vacation already booked? If you’ve chosen the Mediterranean, you’re right on trend for the top destinations in Europe 2023. If you’re also looking for “relaxation and leisure activities,” congratulations: your trend awareness apparently knows no bounds 😀 The summer trends for traveling in Europe…

Smoking in hotels – What is allowed where?

Smoking in hotels – What is allowed where?

It has been about 15 years since smoking was banned in restaurants, hotels and public buildings in the USA and Europe. Initially, hoteliers felt that they would be seen as poor hosts if they restricted the “personal freedom” of their guests. However, this is no…