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Discover historical treasures on vacation | Part 3: Castles, Monasteries, and World Travel in the Middle Ages

Discover historical treasures on vacation | Part 3: Castles, Monasteries, and World Travel in the Middle Ages

A castle sits high on a cliff, enthroned above a medieval old town nestled in the valley below. Those who travel sustainably often find themselves in places steeped in history—and sometimes even stay in one of them. Join us for the next leg of our…

A sustainable coolcation in the mountains: travel tips and eco-friendly hotels

A sustainable coolcation in the mountains: travel tips and eco-friendly hotels

With heatwaves in Germany and temperatures reaching 50 degrees in Sicily, not to mention the first heat-related deaths in Turkey, it’s no surprise that ‘coolcation’ is the summer buzzword of 2025 once again. But what does it mean? And does it really have to be…

Discover Historical Treasures on Vacation | Part 2: Traveling like the Romans

Discover Historical Treasures on Vacation | Part 2: Traveling like the Romans

The Romans traveled far and wide — as soldiers, traders, craftsmen, and politicians. They traveled across half of Europe on roads that were sometimes well fortified and sometimes less so. There, they founded cities, bathed in hot springs, and enjoyed life surrounded by impressive architecture.…

Discover historical treasures on vacation | Part 1: Ötzi, the Illyrians, and primeval bears

Discover historical treasures on vacation | Part 1: Ötzi, the Illyrians, and primeval bears

„The greatest sight to see is the world—take a look.“ The words of Kurt Tucholsky inspire us to travel to distant lands. However, we are far from being the first people to set foot in these places. While traveling, we encounter historical treasures—impressive testaments to…

Sustainable travel at a glance: Background, facts and tips

Sustainable travel at a glance: Background, facts and tips

If you’re like us, then you know that we can’t travel the way we did a few years ago. Maybe you’ve even changed the way you travel and are now looking for more sustainable options. Or maybe you want to learn more about the relationship…