Category Archives: go green

A train ticket, a suitcase and your wanderlust. Joy wrote us from the UK, as she’s looking for some tips on a no-car holiday in Italy, to discover the beauties of this country not only in cities, but also in the countryside. Here are our suggestions. Dear Ecobnb, I’ve seen your website, and it’s such […]

Architecture, Alps and Attention to sustainability: these are the 3 “A”s of the Constructive Alps project. A contest that awards eco-friendly buildings not only from the environment’s perspective, but also from the social one… is this the new frontier of sustainability? What is “Constructive Alps”? Here’s our firts “A”: Architecture. Constructive Alps is literally the International Prize for sustainable […]

And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer. (Francis Scott Fitzgerald) 21 June marks the official arrival of summer, a season full of hope, made of sun, […]

What are the best ways to help the environment when you travel? In this guide you will discover how to enjoy travelling while being eco-friendly and saving money at the same time. A carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to, directly and indirectly, support human activities. This is usually […]

When it comes to travelling responsibly, there are many different factors to consider. Firstly, think about your mode of transport. Is this the most earth-friendly way to travel? Are there alternatives which could reduce your carbon or print?. Secondly, consider the sort of holiday or travel experience you want. Are you looking for green hotel […]

Oceans cover almost three quarters of the our Earth’s surface and are home to a huge number of animals: from tiny plankton to the world’s biggest animal, the blue whale. The entire habitat is threatened by a common enemy. We are talking about plastic. The Ocean is of major importance for our ecosystem, but is also […]

Bees are one of the most important species in our ecosystem, but also one of the most endangered. A bee’s life is threatened by various chemicals that men use in agriculture. This is why Slovenia is the ambassador of a valuable project: the World Bee Day, scheduled for May 20th 2018. The World Bee Day […]

Looking forward to leaving dry land behind and going for an adventure with your boat? Here are 10 rules to follow in order to make your boat trip eco-friendly and environmentally sound. When it’s time to take a break and spend some day relaxing, there are people who’d rather leave dry land and be cradled […]

Summer is now drawing near and it’s time to dust off that old pallets pile! Here you’ll find 10 creative tips to indulge in the art of recycling. A simple way to create the most different objects and make your garden, balcony, and vegetable garden even more unique (and eco-friendly). Pallets are a basic element […]

Our blog is all about sustainable tourism. We share new ways of travelling and green travel experiences. We give tips on how to look after our environment and our nature. And we often (well, almost every day) talk about sustainable tourism through direct experiences and interviews. But what does sustainable tourism really mean? How is […]