GREEN PEARLS® – curated for sustainable impact
Sustainable hotels with their own farms do more than use their consumer influence by buying regionally and choosing organic products. They also set the tone for production by having gardens, fields, and farms right on site. In this post, we present accommodations that allow you…
Winter hiking is one of the most authentic ways to experience nature. It slows you down, encourages mindfulness, and is environmentally friendly. However, winter hiking is not quite as easy as a summer hike. Snow, ice, cold temperatures, and short days require some preparation. That’s…
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 spoke with 17 sustainable hotels about massage and spa trends for 2026. Almost all of them described the same change: a conscious return to the essence of touch.
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Do you love the scents of lavender, sandalwood, and citrus? It’s understandable. Essential oils are making a huge comeback right now, and they’re perfect for winter. My own interest began quite unspectacularly: A friend was selling the oils, and I wanted to support her….suddenly, there…
Would you eat meat grown in a laboratory? I almost did for this article, but then I decided against it. Chefs from sustainable hotels and restaurants see better alternatives to meat consumption. Read on to learn more about the supposed “meat of the future” and…
Th drink originated in the United States. In the 1920s, soda bars were all the rage, and soda jerks would mix drinks fresh with soda water, milk, ice cream, or egg, depending on the customer’s preference.
Today, cream soda is usually a sweet, carbonated lemonade with vanilla flavoring (though it doesn’t contain milk or cream). In the U.S., it’s often golden brown, but in Japan, there are also pink and green varieties flavored with cotton candy or melon.
In German-speaking countries, cream soda is not a standard supermarket beverage. Instead, it is often only available as an imported product in U.S./U.K. or Asian sections. (Note: Mass-produced brands like A&W (U.S.) and Barr (U.K.) typically contain artificial flavors, colors, and corn syrup.
You’ll have the smallest ecological footprint if you use cream soda syrups that you carbonate or mix with sparkling water yourself.)
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