Author: Ecobnb

The greener version of a trip is usually the fiddlier one to book. The small, sustainable guesthouses often aren’t on the big platforms and travelling by public transport usually involve multiple tickets. These all arrive as emails, scattered across months of inbox by the time you leave. Many careful travellers print the lot only to […]

Most people who land in Costa Rica drive straight past Cartago. The highway from San José points toward the beaches and the volcano resorts of La Fortuna, and the old colonial capital sits just 25 kilometres east of the airport, quietly doing its own thing at 1,400 metres above sea level. That is precisely why […]

From the Tuscan lagoons to the Sicilian salt pans, through the forests of Cilento and the mountains of the Biella area, Italy is home to extraordinary places where nature takes centre stage. WWF oases protect precious environments that support biodiversity and offer the opportunity to observe landscapes, plants and animals up close, many of which […]

Planning a sustainable trip a few months in advance gives you time to choose your destinations carefully, find a small accommodation surrounded by nature, and organise your journeys by train or with a rental bicycle. But when you book ahead, it’s also worth considering what might change before departure: an unexpected personal situation, unfavourable weather […]

From 2028, ETS2, the new European emissions trading system, will be fully operational, mainly covering fuels used in buildings and road transport This is an important step in the European Union’s strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The introduction of the new system may also affect the cost of fuels used every day by […]

Picture a small-town café where the price of a morning coffee creeps up season after season because so many of the customers at the next table are on holiday. Nobody is doing anything wrong, yet over time the regulars find it harder to keep their usual seat. Learning how to support the local economy without […]

Northern Palawan offers two distinct travel experiences. El Nido Town pulses with energy, lined with restaurants, shops, and tour operators. It’s ideal if you want spontaneity, variety, and independence. Daracotan Island sits quietly offshore, offering a slower, more nature-focused experience where simplicity shapes every day. Both are worth experiencing. The choice depends on what kind […]

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 […]

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? […]