South America

Planting trees for the climate: pure greenwashing or a real opportunity for sustainable travel?

Planting trees for the climate: pure greenwashing or a real opportunity for sustainable travel?

When it comes to climate protection, planting trees is one of the most popular measures in the travel market. We often encounter promises such as “CO₂-neutral flights”, “a planted tree instead of room cleaning”, “net zero travel” and even “climate-positive holidays”. But just how sustainable…

Calmcation—is it worth paying for the opportunity to do nothing?

Calmcation—is it worth paying for the opportunity to do nothing?

Simply doing nothing. Consciously enjoying sweet idleness. This may not sound groundbreaking, but it has recently developed into a travel trend called “calmcation.” You might be asking yourself: “Do I really need to take a vacation solely for that?” Our answer: You should at least…

Traveling in the Rainy Season: Insider Eco-Tips from Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, and the Maldives

Traveling in the Rainy Season: Insider Eco-Tips from Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, and the Maldives

The summer heat shimmers outside, our lawn is scorched, and the earth is dry as dust. Then, I receive an email from Nepal: “The monsoon has just started here, and everything is green.” For a moment, my mind was somewhere else. Surrounded by glowing rice…

Discover historical treasures on vacation | Part 3: Castles, Monasteries, and World Travel in the Middle Ages

Discover historical treasures on vacation | Part 3: Castles, Monasteries, and World Travel in the Middle Ages

A castle sits high on a cliff, enthroned above a medieval old town nestled in the valley below. Those who travel sustainably often find themselves in places steeped in history—and sometimes even stay in one of them. Join us for the next leg of our…

A sustainable coolcation in the mountains: travel tips and eco-friendly hotels

A sustainable coolcation in the mountains: travel tips and eco-friendly hotels

With heatwaves in Germany and temperatures reaching 50 degrees in Sicily, not to mention the first heat-related deaths in Turkey, it’s no surprise that ‘coolcation’ is the summer buzzword of 2025 once again. But what does it mean? And does it really have to be…