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Of songbirds and feathered friends

Of songbirds and feathered friends

Whether you are sitting in the grass dreaming, simply looking out of the window or having a walk in the park looking out for local birds – there is nothing more relaxing than bird watching. It is particularly interesting if you are in the company…

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.

The “Seventh Resource”: Global Recycling Day

The “Seventh Resource”: Global Recycling Day

Water, air, coal, gas, oil, and minerals – we often talk about these six natural resources when it comes to the topic of environmental protection because they are limited. That is why another, a seventh resource is growing more and more important: recyclables.