Category Archives: curiosity

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discover how to explore remote wilderness destinations with safety, awareness, and respect for the environment through careful planning and responsible travel choices Walking through a forest often feels like listening to the heartbeat of the planet. The sound of leaves beneath your feet can calm the mind, while fresh air restores a sense of balance […]

The hospitality industry plays an important role in protecting some of the planet’s most beautiful and fragile coastal ecosystems. Coastal tourism depends on beaches, dunes, coral reefs, seagrass meadows, wetlands and coastal forests, but these environments are increasingly threatened by pollution, habitat loss, overdevelopment and climate change. For accommodation providers, this creates an important responsibility […]

Most tourists come to Bilbao for the Guggenheim. We came for the coast. More precisely, we came to Sopelana, a small seaside town north of Bilbao, drawn by its beaches, spectacular cliffs and Atlantic waves, perfect for surfing. As passionate surfers, it felt natural to choose a place where the sea could take center stage. […]

Escaping to the countryside is one of the most rewarding ways to travel sustainably. Whether it’s a family-run agriturismo surrounded by vineyards, a tiny house hidden in the forest, a mountain refuge, or an eco-lodge overlooking a protected natural area, rural accommodations offer something increasingly rare: space, silence, and a genuine connection with nature and […]