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Essential Oils: How hotels focused on sustainability use them—and what you can learn for winter

Essential Oils: How hotels focused on sustainability use them—and what you can learn for winter

Do you love the scents of lavender, sandalwood, and citrus? It’s understandable. Essential oils are making a huge comeback right now, and they’re perfect for winter. My own interest began quite unspectacularly: A friend was selling the oils, and I wanted to support her….suddenly, there…

Cultivated Meat – Is lab-grown meat a more sustainable solution for meat consumption?

Cultivated Meat – Is lab-grown meat a more sustainable solution for meat consumption?

Would you eat meat grown in a laboratory? I almost did for this article, but then I decided against it. Chefs from sustainable hotels and restaurants see better alternatives to meat consumption. Read on to learn more about the supposed “meat of the future” and…

“Unspoiled nature is our biggest selling point” – Interview with host Marco Spiss regarding tourism in the Tyrolean Oberland region

“Unspoiled nature is our biggest selling point” – Interview with host Marco Spiss regarding tourism in the Tyrolean Oberland region

Alpine tourism is booming. In 2025, Austria once again set a new record for the number of visitors. However, when many people go on vacation, the environment and local communities quickly reach their limits. Marco Spiss, the owner and host of the sustainable Summit Lodges…

Travel More Sustainably with Apps: Digital Companions for Conscious Explorers

Travel More Sustainably with Apps: Digital Companions for Conscious Explorers

Travel apps today are so much more than just navigation tools or booking assistants. They can help you travel more consciously, support local communities, and offer  unique experiences off the beaten path. Here are five great apps helping you reduce waste, discover local experiences and…

Volunteering with Wild Animals in South Africa – Just Symbolic Engagement or Real Conservation?

Volunteering with Wild Animals in South Africa – Just Symbolic Engagement or Real Conservation?

The golden light, the endless bush landscapes, magical encounters with wildlife. The idea of waking up to the roar of lions and ending the day watching the unmistakable African sunset is an image often conveyed. But how real is this vision, really? What lies behind…