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Can tourism help protect wildlife? An interview with Dr. Yvonne Würz of PETA

Can tourism help protect wildlife? An interview with Dr. Yvonne Würz of PETA

The issue of animal welfare while travelling is a sensitive one. Many tourists trust names like ‘Wildlife Sanctuary’, but in doing so, they sometimes support activities that cause animal suffering. However, according to PETA wildlife expert Dr Yvonne Würz, wildlife tourism can help protect animals…

From Aerial to Yin: Yoga styles you should know about—and where you can learn them on vacation

From Aerial to Yin: Yoga styles you should know about—and where you can learn them on vacation

There is actually no such thing as “yoga” in the abstract. The term encompasses a wide variety of styles. Some will make you sweat, while others will help you find inner peace. So, which style of yoga is right for you? To find out, we…

Same Food + Different Setting = New Taste? The amazing effect of unique dinner venues

Same Food + Different Setting = New Taste? The amazing effect of unique dinner venues

You might have experienced this while on vacation. Those olives on the little terrace in Italy taste fantastic. You buy two jars to take home, but a few weeks later, they only taste “pretty good.” Is that a coincidence? Not at all. The effect that…

The Eco-Traveler’s Guide to Stress-Free Travel in the Caribbean

The Eco-Traveler’s Guide to Stress-Free Travel in the Caribbean

The Caribbean has a way of making you slow down before you even arrive. You picture warm water, palm shade, fresh fruit, and that first moment when you step outside the airport and feel the island air. But a relaxed trip does not happen by…

Longevity vacations: A look behind the trend, and which hotels offer this experience?

Longevity vacations: A look behind the trend, and which hotels offer this experience?

When you think of “longevity,” do you think of cryochambers, blood tests, and high-tech devices? Social media often suggests as much, and it’s definitely not an unproblematic trend. However, the term itself refers to something much more fundamental: how we can live as long as…