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Glacier retreat – A look at the Gorner Glacier, Fee Glacier and the Ötztal valley

Glacier retreat – A look at the Gorner Glacier, Fee Glacier and the Ötztal valley

Glaciers are considered “ambassadors of the climate crisis” and, as recent studies show, they are disappearing (even) faster than expected. In the Swiss resort town of Zermatt on the Matterhorn, you can witness this firsthand. Today, we’ll take a look at the basic facts to…

Trail Running in Europe – Events and Trails around the Sustainable Green PearlsⓇ Hotels | Part 2 of 2

Trail Running in Europe – Events and Trails around the Sustainable Green PearlsⓇ Hotels | Part 2 of 2

Two weeks ago, we reported on trail running as an athletic discipline and introduced you to various running routes of our Green PearlsⓇ partners in Germany. Now we’ve added more routes and events in Italy, Austria, Croatia and Switzerland. So let us inspire you to…

Sustainable Vacation in Switzerland – Tips for Eco-Friendly Travel, Accommodation and Activities (Green Travel Guide)

Sustainable Vacation in Switzerland – Tips for Eco-Friendly Travel, Accommodation and Activities (Green Travel Guide)

When thinking of Switzerland, the first thing that probably comes to mind are the mountains. No wonder, since about 70 percent of the country is mountainous. Here you can still enjoy unspoiled nature. But the Swiss Alps have two enemies: climate change and mass tourism.…

Signature spa treatments – the exceptional wellness offers of our Green PearlsⓇ partners

Signature spa treatments – the exceptional wellness offers of our Green PearlsⓇ partners

If you’re looking to unwind on vacation, a wellness treatment is the way to go! Some of our sustainable partners have developed their own signature spa treatments that you won’t find anywhere else. In this blog post, we want to introduce you to these unique…

Biodegradable – What does it mean and how does it get implemented in sustainable accommodations?

Biodegradable – What does it mean and how does it get implemented in sustainable accommodations?

“Life in plastic, it’s fantastic,” sings Barbie Girl in the Aqua song. But we have to tell you, Barbie, it’s not fantastic. Plastic is a major environmental concern. It is made from a finite resource and does not decompose. The alternatives are products and materials…