“Autumn is always our best time,” said Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The German poet was a great nature lover and hiker, and he found autumn to be excitingly beautiful and inspiring. Our sustainable partner hotels in the Alps also recommend autumn as a fantastic time…

You know what argument against sustainable travel is absolute nonsense? That traveling sustainably is always going to cost more. Yes, sustainable travel is sometimes more expensive, it requires us to do more research and work on ourselves. But spend more money? You don’t have to.…

Your homegrown zucchini from the balcony is less sustainable than the conventional zucchini from the supermarket. Surprised? We were too! But that is the conclusion of an international study, the first to compare the carbon footprints of home-grown and farmed produce. Still, researchers say urban…

Would you like to treat yourself to a true gourmet weekend with wellness, world-class cuisine, elegance and exquisite service? But your “green conscience” is getting in the way? How about combining luxury with sustainability? You can at the Birkenhof***** Spa & Genussresort.

Mushrooms have long been at the forefront of the search for sustainable alternatives to meat. Not only are they rich in protein, but their texture and savory flavor make them a great meat substitute. Or do they? We take a look at the whole thing…