If you think summer is the best time to travel, it’s probably because of your childhood. After all, it’s summer break, and so you’ve been taught from an early age that it’s the (best) time to go on a vacation. But that’s not necessarily true.…

Fancy a sustainable winter vacation in 2024/25? In early December, most ski resorts in the DACH region opened their doors – or lifts. We asked our local partners when you can expect snow, where to find the nearest ski and snowshoe rental, what activities are…

This is an update to our March 29, 2018 article on Overtourism When you are lying on the beach like sardines in a can or standing in a queue in front of the ice cream parlor for half an hour, when crowds are blocking the…

Fancy Italy? There are already beautiful railroads through the Alps and nostalgic, historic trains. But it’s about to get even better! Italy’s national railway company, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), has announced the introduction of new trains to promote sustainable tourism. The trains will run…

Here on our blog, we often talk about the disappearance of plants, animals, and nature – but did you know that the number of villages is dwindling as well? Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, an increasing number of people moved to the cities.…