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Lively garden: preserving biologic diversity

Lively garden: preserving biologic diversity

“If the bee disappeared, man would only have four years left to live.” Albert Einstein’s quote repeatedly arises in the media. It seems as if the warnings of researchers, scientists and beekeepers have finally reached the mainstream of society. 

5 accommodations for sustainable sleep in ancient masonry

5 accommodations for sustainable sleep in ancient masonry

Recently you have learned more about sustainable architecture on our blog. Today, we introduce you to five historic accommodations spread all over the world that are monuments of extraordinary and long-lasting construction methods. If these walls could talk, they would tell you stories about the…

Ethical animal encounters on travels

Ethical animal encounters on travels

As you know, sustainability comprises environmental protection, responsible resource management, safety at work as well as animal protection and the preservation of biodiversity alike. Animal welfare is an important and recurring issue in tourism. To date, animals are still exploited for profit being kept in…

Off-season travel: evade mass tourism

Off-season travel: evade mass tourism

Do you also prefer traveling in summer, like most people? The summer is considered as the touristic high season – resulting in overflowing beaches, crowed hiking trails, and packed marketplaces. Did you ever think about anti-cyclical travel, in other words, off-season travel?

Cusco: City Trip Amidst the Andes

Cusco: City Trip Amidst the Andes

The historic city Cusco lies in the heart of Peru on a level of 3,400 meters surrounded by the impressive Andes. The best places to visit in Cusco such as the cathedral and the historic city center attract travelers again and again to explore the…