Liguria

An unplugged vacation – traveling without Wi-Fi and electromagnetic pollution – are you up for it?

An unplugged vacation – traveling without Wi-Fi and electromagnetic pollution – are you up for it?

Quick question: How many email accounts do you have? How many social media profiles? And do you ever feel uncomfortable having an electronic device around you or a screen in front of you all the time? Would you like to be able to unplug at…

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…

Culinary journey through Liguria: A wealth of vegetables and herbs

Culinary journey through Liguria: A wealth of vegetables and herbs

“Italian cuisine is not limited to regional differences. It even varies from village to village,” says Martina Dellerba of the Relais del Maro in Borgomaro. She told us the main things not to miss on a culinary journey through Liguria.

Sustainable vacations: These eco-hotels support your arrival by train

Sustainable vacations: These eco-hotels support your arrival by train

Want to go on vacation and leave a smaller carbon footprint? Great! Many sustainable hotels and vacation rentals will help you get to your destination by eco-friendly train – for example, with a first-class upgrade or a free electric shuttle to the nearest train station.…

Conflict issue: Vacationing as a couple with different interests

Conflict issue: Vacationing as a couple with different interests

Some people want peace and quiet, while others crave action while on vacation – How do you balance that in a relationship? Not at all? Relationship therapist Dr. Ursina Brun del Re suggests in the NZZ that some couples are better off traveling separately. But…