A Natural Pool in the Tropics?

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 […]

Accessible signage in hospitality refers to room identification signs that incorporate tactile raised lettering, Braille, and high-contrast design to support guests with visual impairments or other navigation needs. In eco-friendly accommodations, these signs can also be specified with durable, low-impact materials that align with the property’s environmental approach. When we talk about sustainable hospitality, the […]

Between the blue of the Adriatic and the green of the hills, the Conero offers a landscape made to be explored without rushing. Roads wind inland, climbing gently towards small villages, quiet squares, local shops, ancient fortifications and viewpoints that suddenly appear around a bend. Here, the sea is always close, but it also gives […]

Every autumn in the Apennine woods above Pistoia I meet people carrying baskets, and most of them are worried about the wrong thing. The question always arrives in the same form. Should I cut the mushroom at the base, or twist it out of the ground? People ask it anxiously, as though one answer spares […]

There are places you discover during a trip. And then there are those you return to, year after year, until they begin to feel a little like your own. Levanto is one of them. I have been coming back here every year for more than twenty years. In all this time, I have seen the […]

A slow journey by bike discovering Ondres, the beaches and pine forests of the Landes, following the Vélodyssée to the Adour and the French Basque Country. The beauty of Seignanx lies first and foremost in its location. To the west is the Atlantic Ocean, with the vast sandy beaches of the Landes. To the south, […]