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A sustainable horseback vacation: how it works and things you should keep in mind

A sustainable horseback vacation: how it works and things you should keep in mind

Whether it’s a trail ride in Iceland or galloping on a tropical beach, riders can hardly think of a vacation without horses. It is something special to explore a landscape by horseback. You’re on different trails, and you literally see the world from a new…

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…

Sustainably furnished: Hotels with handmade wooden furniture

Sustainably furnished: Hotels with handmade wooden furniture

Do you enjoy sustainable travel and have a passion for design and wooden furniture? Then you’re just like me! Before I moved to the Middle East, two of my favorite pieces of furniture were a beautiful 19th-century wooden cabinet and a desk that was once…

From spiritual depth to fitness: Master Istvan on Yoga Trends for 2025

From spiritual depth to fitness: Master Istvan on Yoga Trends for 2025

Yogilates, Fascia Yoga, Aerial Yoga – 2025 will see many athletic yoga trends. But the meditative style will also be in high demand. “Right now, a lot of people are running away from themselves,” says yoga teacher Istvan. They are only “scratching the surface of…

Sustainable Microcation: 6 ideas for your next getaway

Sustainable Microcation: 6 ideas for your next getaway

Short trips are easier to fit into your schedule than long vacations – and they tend to be cheaper, too. According to surveys and studies, Gen Z and Millennials in particular appreciate both. A microcation often focuses on exceptional experiences, such as a spa weekend…