Switzerland

Switzerland in transition: The best times to visit and climate facts

Switzerland in transition: The best times to visit and climate facts

Skiing from December to March and hiking from April to October? It’s not that simple anymore! We asked hoteliers and tourism experts about the best time to visit Switzerland. Their answers varied, but they all agreed on one thing: the classic seasons and peak travel…

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…

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…

One vacation, two countries – less emissions, more experiences

One vacation, two countries – less emissions, more experiences

What is sustainable about traveling to two countries in one vacation? It’s simple: if you’re in a border region, you can take two vacations in one and produce fewer emissions than if you traveled twice. Regions close to borders often have strong cultural and economic…

Travel in times of climate change: What’s at stake now

Travel in times of climate change: What’s at stake now

Are you aware that we have reached a global temperature never before experienced by modern humans? According to the EU’s climate service Copernicus. The 1.5 degree Celsius mark (average global warming) will be exceeded for the first time in 2024. Many people are already experiencing…