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Religious rituals and the world’s biggest water party: Songkran in Thailand

Religious rituals and the world’s biggest water party: Songkran in Thailand

You certainly know the pictures of Thais and tourists having high-spirited water fights in the streets, getting thoroughly wet and having a lot of fun. Every year in April these photos make headlines all over the world, having made Thai New Year Festival, which takes…

Do e-cars dream of electric sheep?

Do e-cars dream of electric sheep?

For many of us, a pleasant vacation means enjoying nature and exploring the region. Usually, you are most mobile by car – although this is not the most eco-friendly alternative. In this context the benefits of electric cars are obvious. They run without mineral oil…

Saving water while traveling: what hotels can do

Saving water while traveling: what hotels can do

Last week, we provided some tips on saving water while traveling. Among other things we recommended to choose an accommodation with a responsible water management. As promised, here are some examples of what hotels can do to manage this resource carefully.

A clear case: saving water while traveling

Do you try to save water on vacation? What can and should be done depends on the water resources in the region. In regions abundant in water, such as Germany, Sweden, or Great Britain, excessive water saving is not necessary and can even cause problems…

Recycling instead of discarding – how hotels use food waste

Recycling instead of discarding – how hotels use food waste

“Food Waste” is all food that is discarded on the way from production to consumption. Last week we gave you some insights into what restaurants and hotels do to reduce it (here, you find this post). But what happens to the food that is still…