When on the road, remember those essential tips from the World Tourism Organisation: – respect local culture – buy local – save energy – use public transport – protect heritage We can all contribute to a more sustainable tourism by making the right choices. Have a safe trip!
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This is happening! The 1st solar-powered road is open to the public. Since November 12th 2014, 70m of bike lane in North Amsterdam are equipped with solar panels covered with tempered glass. For the 1st time, roads are used to “harvest” solar energy. The electricity produced is fed into the national grid but in the […]
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As the holiday season is getting closer, cities light up their streets and open their Christmas markets. This custom finds its roots in Middle Age Germany and is becoming ever more popular in many cities worldwide. During the 4 weeks of the advent, the period preceding Christmas day, Christmas markets are sprouting around the globe. […]
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This autumn, escape to North Italy and enjoy the beautiful ballet of autumnal colours around the South Tyrolean mountains and valleys. The South Tyrol province has something to offer during each season, but surely autumn is the cosiest time of the year. As days are becoming shorter, an old local custom is to meet for […]
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When planning a green holiday, we are thinking about checking the eco-credentials of the lodge, booking a local guide or off-setting our air miles. Additionally a very simple little step towards a more sustainable holiday is to avoid using plastic bottles: Get a stainless steel or thermos bottle and when travelling in areas where water […]
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If you are looking for a way to contribute the local community while enjoying a unique holiday, then look no further. Elevate Destinations is a US-based tour operator specialising in sustainable and philanthropic luxury travel. All their tours are custom-made, designed with the greatest attention to detail and sustainability in mind and some have been […]
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The Cologne Carnival, the biggest street festival of Germany’s fourth largest city, opens on 11 November at 11.11. Up to 70000 carnival enthusiasts meet today on the Heumarkt square in the city centre of Cologne and will celebrate the beginning of the so-called “fifth season of the year”, the carnival. Get fancy dressed to welcome […]
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At a time when rainforests are facing massive deforestation, responsible for up to 20% of global green gas emissions, Julian Melchiorri, a student from The Royal College of Arts (RCA, London) has created an artificial leaf capable of producing oxygen from a little water and light. Now this will not solve the problems engendered by […]
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Little know about this incredible travel story, it is telling us about how a little adventure can turn into a lifestyle. In 1989 a couple from Germany, Christine and Gunther Holtlorf, decided to go on a road trip to Africa. They set off with their new Mercedes G Wagen, a sturdy 4-wheel drive, for what […]
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Want to discover Europe sustainably, on a shoestring and make new friends along the way? This is possible when using the ride-sharing services of blablacar, an online marketplace where car drivers with empty seats find passengers going the same way. This is hitchhiking 2.0 with a lot more security than standing on the side of […]
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