With Neuschwanstein Castle in the backdrop, the German Boutiquehotel Das Rübezahl is a popular starting point for hikes of all levels. As a new special service, the hotel offers a hiking concierge with hiking guide Bergbaschdi. We asked him to explain what that service looks…

A relaxing vacation means “lying on a deck chair and doing nothing,” right? Wrong. Studies show actively pursuing a hobby can help you feel more relaxed, positive, and actually less prone to illness as you age. Statista’s latest data, published in February 2024, shows the…

This is the fifth installment in our series “Tips for a sustainable weekend getaway”. Every three weeks a new green idea will be featured on our blog! “I really need some time off,” says one. “Oh yeah, let’s get away for a weekend,” says the…

The island – a dropout’s place of longing. At least that’s how the often-quoted phrase “I’m ready for the island”, sung by Peter Cornelius in his 1981 hit, came about. Islands fascinate us. Far away from everything. Needing to cross the sea for anyone to…

Fancy some homemade pasta? And of course, it has to be “truly Italian”! According to chef Giuseppe Schimmenti, the secret lies in the flour. He uses ancient Sicilian grains for his Maltagliati at the ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA. And he revealed his Maltagliati recipe to…