Author: Nikola Mečiarová
Zero-waste home: Tips and tricks
Zero-waste is a philosophy together with practical tools to eliminate waste. It is crucial for the planet and us, people, to take care of enormous amounts of waste we produce daily. Here are some tips for reducing the waste in your home. There is never only one alternative for conventional product. Zero-waste lifestyle is a journey […]
Continue reading10 Most Beautiful Castles in Slovakia
Walk into the past and learn about interesting history. Did you know that Slovakia is one of the countries with the most castles per person? In fact, 180 kingdoms were in Slovakia in the past. Nowadays, you can still visit 120 of them, either ruins or good conditioned ones. Exploring their majesty is a great […]
Continue reading10 Most Beautiful Caves in Slovakia
Only few countries are so blessed with the number of caves. You can find more than 6 200 caves in Slovakia. Till now, 400 caves are explored. The world under the ground is exciting. It’s like entering totally new planet…it’s like entering the paradise…underground paradise. Only few countries are so blessed with the number of […]
Continue readingSlovakia: Top 10 not to miss places in your green travel
Small but big in heart. Slovakia is simply beautiful: from natural treasures and historical monuments to interesting culture and modern cities. And people? One of the most generous ones in Europe. Excited for your next travel? Check out 10 places you should visit on your trip to Slovakia. High Tatras The smallest alpine mountains in […]
Continue readingThe 6 Best Natural Pools in Slovakia
Need a cool down in hot days? Here are some tips for natural pools in Slovakia, which are worth visiting. And what´s more- they are all for free. Are you tired of pools full of chemicals? Are you looking for natural options how to cool down in hot days? Here are some tips for natural […]
Continue readingCzechia: 10 Itineraries for your Green Travel
Czechia is a country, which has so much to offer. Wandering the streets of historical and small towns is magical. Magic touched also the nature and thus, Czechia offers a great combo of natural and historical treasures. There are many places to visit in Czech Republic. Itineraries, we suggest are just few of them. We […]
Continue readingEarth Overshoot Day: We Need More Than The Earth Can Give Us
On August 22nd we are going to cross the point, where one planet was enough for us. Our annual demand on nature’s renewable resources and services exceeded what Earth can regenerate over the year. This day was named as Earth Overshoot Day 2020. Global Footprint network developed the Ecological Footprint metric to measure this problem. Ecological […]
Continue readingFlowers: What is the environmental cost of them?
Flowers are common gift in almost every culture. Either it is for your love, mother, sibling or colleague. There are always occasions, where a bunch of flowers sounds like a good gift. But is it ecological? Lately, I had my b-day party and I received a lot of flowers. Only one bunch made me truly […]
Continue readingPlastic all around… and inside us as well: Recent study by Orb Media
Plastic is really all around you. It is in your phone, clothes, or fridge. Oceans, rivers and lakes are full of plastic waste. Not to mention hundreds of tons of waste ending up on a rubbish dump. We live in a plastic age. And plastic is slowly getting into our bodies. How? By water, we […]
Continue readingThe Most Beautiful Gardens and Parks in Czechia
Czech Republic has many beautiful gardens and parks. We chose 5 most beautiful of them, created by great architects from all over the world. Enjoy the day under the trees of these amazing gardens. Kromeriz – two gardens around one chateau Gardens were created after the city was destroyed in Thirty Years´ War. Talented Italian architects F. […]
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