In 1911 the archeologist Hiram Bingham discovered the Inca ruins Machu Picchu and in 1983 they became recognized as UNESCO-world cultural heritage. The ancient city is without doubt impressive and for most Peru travelers an absolute must. Meanwhile nearly 6,000 people visit the site daily…

The Eiffel Tower, Big Ben or the Empire State Building – planning a city trip we usually end up with touristic hot spots, at least they are the landmarks of these towns. As you know, we support touristic offers off the beaten tracks, so that…

Sometimes it’s frustrating to see how much waste is produced while cooking or gardening. Even though I rarely cause plastic waste in the kitchen, other waste has to be disposed of. Private households usually generate small amounts of organic waste. In hotels, on the contrary,…

“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. 

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…