Author: Ecobnb

Walk the Lake Maggiore Trail — 230 km of beauty, history, and nature across Italy and Switzerland. Experience slow, ethical, and sustainable travel. The Lake Maggiore Trail is a unique route of 230 kilometers divided into 11 stages, connecting the two shores of the lake across Lombardy, Piedmont, and Switzerland. It’s not just a walking […]

Today, everything is increasingly interconnected: our daily choices have effects that ripple across the world. Even booking a vacation can have significant consequences. By using platforms that offer accommodations in illegally occupied territories, such as the West Bank or East Jerusalem, we may end up indirectly supporting war and the occupation of Palestine. Would you […]

In a high-tech region, zero-waste living brings together two worlds that often seem at odds—fast innovation and careful conservation. Technology moves quickly, and new devices appear every year, creating more waste than most cities can handle. Yet, the same innovation that fuels progress can also drive smarter solutions for sustainable living. People and companies in […]

Ecobnb is among the 10 platforms highlighted by the Italian newspaper L’Indipendente as alternatives to Booking and Airbnb. An important recognition that values our commitment to fairer, more sustainable tourism that respects human rights. Mainstream tourism and its contradictions “Would you ever go on holiday booking your stay in places that, while you choose your […]

Eco-tourism is more than just sustainable travel—it’s about creating connections with the environment through immersive, sensory experiences. One of the most powerful yet often overlooked aspects is scent. Local botanicals, when infused into a room diffuser, can capture the essence of a destination and transform a trip into a lasting memory. Why Scents Matter in […]

Getting back to nature is a major aim of many people looking for a break or holiday. Be it in the woods, set across a remote beach, on a rural river, canal or waterway, or elsewhere. Those moments of peace, feeling at one with nature, and enjoying a sense of wellbeing are immense attractions in […]

There are life choices born from a deep love for the mountains. This is the case of Eduardo Santoro and Simonetta De Rosa, who 14 years ago decided to move permanently to an altitude of 1,400 meters, transforming an abandoned old road keeper’s house into a welcoming mountain hut in the heart of the Sila […]

New York, September 23, 2025 – At the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump called climate change “the greatest hoax in history” and harshly criticized renewable energy. According to the President of the United States, solar and wind plants “rot and rust” and “make us lose money.” But how true are these claims? Renewables: reality vs […]

When we hear the term sustainable development, we often think of global leaders, big corporations, or scientists in lab coats solving climate change. But here’s the truth: college and university students are not just the future – they’re also a powerful force in shaping the present. So, how can students contribute to sustainable development right […]

Among lush mountains and the silvery reflection of the Cabril reservoir, in Portugal, lies a place that seems suspended between dream and reality. Rio Zêzere @exit_republic_portugal2025 is a haven for those seeking silence and community, authentic nature, and new perspectives on life. In this hidden corner of central Portugal, we interviewed Costanze, a Berliner who […]