7 Natural Wonders to Discover in the Heart of Portugal, Far from Mass Tourism

Portugal is not just Lisbon, the Algarve, the waves of Nazaré or Sintra. There are lesser-known places that can still surprise you and leave you speechless. This is the Portugal of back roads, green mountains, clear rivers, forests, waterfalls and small villages where time seems to move at a different pace. In the heart of […]

Sustainable travel in Rio de Janeiro goes far beyond its famous beaches.The city reveals a rich mix of nature, culture and everyday life shaped by community and landscape. Forests rise behind neighborhoods, music fills the streets, and everyday life unfolds outdoors. For travelers interested in visiting Rio de Janeiro in a sustainable travel, the city […]

The Canonica of Santa Maria di Vezzolano is located in the Basso Monferrato, within the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero, where Romanesque heritage is scattered across small villages and rolling hills. First documented in 1095, it is one of the best-preserved medieval sites in Piedmont and one of the most important landmarks […]

There is the Greece everyone knows, the Greece of white-and-blue islands, crowded beaches in August and sunsets over the sea. And then there is another Greece, greener and more discreet, where mountains stretch almost down to the coast, roads wind through forests and olive groves, and small villages still move at a slower pace, far […]

What begins as a brief, relaxing escape to the lavender fields of Provence, the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux, or the lush natural parks of the Dordogne often leaves a profound, lasting impression on conscious travelers. Many eco-minded tourists visit France seeking slow living, farm-to-table cuisine, and an authentic, daily connection with nature. Yet, as the […]

Could a conventional swimming pool become a more natural part of the tropical landscape? In Sri Lanka, Annabel Allen embarked on a patient experiment to create a chemical-free swimming experience inspired by nature. Many people thought I was crazy. My family still do. Create a natural swimming pool in a tropical climate? In Sri Lanka? […]

A green trip starts the moment you begin planning. Baggage weight reduction is a welcome perk, but not the only one. Here are eight practical tips that will help reduce how much you waste while keeping your belongings and digital life safe. Pack Versatile Clothes  Why bog yourself down with several suitcases containing different outfits […]

Among medieval alleyways, stone bridges, sandy beaches and the authentic flavors of Liguria, Taggia is the perfect destination for a slow travel weekend. Located in the province of Imperia, along the beautiful Riviera di Ponente, this destination offers two different yet complementary sides: on the one hand, Taggia, with its charming historic center, history and […]

The train from Bangkok takes about seven hours to reach Ban Krut, and that is the first thing worth saying about the place. You can get here without flying. The village sits 380 kilometres south of the capital on the southern railway line, and it has its own station, which means the entire journey from […]

From a wake-up call about waste to a complete rethink of everyday hospitality, Annabel Allen shares her journey towards making her villa in Sri Lanka a more sustainable place for people and nature. My eco-awakening in Sri Lanka started with a jolt. In early 2020, I discovered a circle of discarded items strewn on the […]