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*Update 2025* Plan your Sustainable Winter Vacation in the Snow – Tips and Addresses for the current season

*Update 2025* Plan your Sustainable Winter Vacation in the Snow – Tips and Addresses for the current season

Fancy a sustainable winter vacation in 2024/25? In early December, most ski resorts in the DACH region opened their doors – or lifts. We asked our local partners when you can expect snow, where to find the nearest ski and snowshoe rental, what activities are…

Interview with the marine biologists of Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

Interview with the marine biologists of Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

The Maldives is a vacation paradise for many travelers. But also, for marine biologists, it is a dream to work on the Maldives. There is hardly any other country on earth that boasts such a great diversity of coral reefs. The reef colonies and the…

Hiking in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Hiking in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

As Theodor Heuss said once,” The point of traveling is to arrive at a destination, but the point of hiking is to be on the road.”

With this wisdom in mind, we kick off today’s blog post. On Tuesday, we already presented you some hiking trails around South Tyrol, in the Allgäu and on Tenerife. As hiking is a fantastic activity, today we are going to take a look at a few recommended hiking routes in the DACH region around our Green Pearls® partners.

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A heart for animals: Thailand’s first elephant hospital

A heart for animals: Thailand’s first elephant hospital

Today we introduce you to Soraida Salwala, a pioneer of animal welfare, who founded the world’s first elephant hospital in Thailand.

Sustainability and flying – does that work?

Sustainability and flying – does that work?

As an information platform and communication agency for sustainable tourism we are often asked how we can justify to work with hotels and destinations which are only accessible by airplane. This is a legitimate question and criticism for a company promoting a sustainable development within…

 

So, what exactly is cream soda?

Cream soda mixed with vanilla ice cream by a soda jerk—historical photo
A soda jerk in Texas in 1920. IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons

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.)

 

A glass of pink lemonade, garnished with a slice of lemon; in the background, other glasses containing similar drinks

Summer Smash Lemonade with Cream Soda and Berries

The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in Bad Herrenalb shared its recipe for this refreshing summer drink. A sophisticated flavor with berries, cream soda, and a pinch of salt and chili to finish it off!!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g mixed berries e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
  • 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2–3 limes)
  • 100 ml elderflower syrup  or agave syrup for natural sweetness
  • 150 ml mineral water fresh and bubbly
  • ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • lime slices for garnish
  • splash chili or ginger syrup for a little kick (optional)
  • sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the berries in a small bowl and mash them into a purée. Set a few whole berries aside for garnish.
  • Pour freshly squeezed lime juice into a glass or shaker and mix it well with either elderflower or agave syrup.
  • Hand-pluck the mint leaves and add them to the lime juice along with ice cubes. Then, shake or stir the mixture vigorously.
  • Fill the three serving glasses with the berry purée first, and then top them off with the lime-mint mixture.
  • Now, carefully stir in the sparkling mineral water and cream soda.
  • Here's an optional tip from the hotel bartender: "If you like it spicy, add a splash of chili or ginger syrup. It gives the lemonade a cool kick that perfectly balances the fruity sweetness."
  • Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, lime slices, and mint leaves. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an added kick that perfectly rounds out the flavor and enhances the fruitiness.
Keyword Mocktail