When we think of a massage, most of us immediately picture warm hands, oil, and calming music. Pure relaxation. However, the world of massage has actually changed significantly in recent years—it’s often quieter in the spa, but louder in everyday life. For this article, I…

The year has just started, and we are happy to present our travel calendar for 2026: suggesting twelve inspiring destinations that make for a perfect holiday experience – no matter when you travel. 

Galápagos is often pictured as a pristine paradise — turquoise waters, iconic wildlife, untouched nature. But what is life really like inside one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems? Fernanda Sánchez, a volunteer with the Galápagos National Park, takes you behind the scenes.

Quinoa is considered the ‘superfood of the Andes’. The sustainable Inkaterra hotels in Peru have shared their recipe for pancakes with quinoa, a classic breakfast dish made with this gluten-free pseudo-grain and an all-time favourite among their guests. The Inkaterra Hotels pioneered ecotourism in Peru…

When it comes to climate protection, planting trees is one of the most popular measures in the travel market. We often encounter claims such as “CO₂-compensated flights”, “net zero travel” or “climate-positive holidays”. But how effective and credible are tree-planting projects as part of climate…