The annual meeting of the Alpine Pearls took place in Weissensee, a true paradise immersed in nature, in the heart of Carinthia (Austria). The virtuous alpine tourist destinations, which have espoused the philosophy of sustainability and soft mobility, have met to take stock of the many sustainable mobility projects and look to the future. If not […]

A proud and still little known mountain, Carnia is a perfect destination for all those eco-travelers who like us love the majestic peaks, the villages with stone and wooden houses, the most genuine traditions, the impervious passes. This region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, in fact, holds suggestive hidden treasures, breathtaking landscapes and authentic traditions. But […]

The season when the snow whitens the mountain peaks has already arrived. And precisely in this period, tourists and ski enthusiasts come from all over the world to ski and go sledding on the fresh and soft snow. Very often the only way to reach ski resorts is by car. But what if we told you […]

A land bridge between two continents and two oceans, an isthmus with an incredible and unparalleled biodiversity: Panama is an extraordinary place, an exuberant country rich in colors and nature. But what are the ecotourism experiences to live in this enchanted land, made up of rainforests, crystal clear waters, rushing rivers, high mountains and historical […]

With the end of year 2 of COVID-19 looming on the horizon, everyone is itching to finally get out of the house, hop on a train and do something fun and different. Unfortunately, polls, travel experts, and common sense aren’t giving us the nod yet. Until that happens and “normal” travel resumes, people continue to […]

Green guide to Barcelona: is it possible to experience a weekend or a green holiday in the Catalan capital? Absolutely. Indeed, the city boasts a sustainable tourism model in support of the environment, art and tradition. Follow us if you want to be entranced by a place that offers extraordinary alternatives. We suggest how to […]

Buy, buy, buy. That’s what comes to mind when we think of Black Friday. Well, you have to admit that discounts can be tempting, but many times we end up buying things that we don’t really need. For this reason, in recent years movements have emerged that boycott this day completely or encourage sustainability. Here […]

The Island of Texel is one of the Wadden Islands located on the north side of the Netherlands coast. Between white beaches and nature reserves you will be able to observe seals and a myriad of birds. It is only 9 kilometres wide and 25 kilometres long, yet the largest of the Wadden islands. The island […]

With environmental sustainability currently at the forefront of many minds, it’s important to consider the impact of both our day-to-day activities and our little luxuries. So – what about travel? With local tourism on the rise – partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also thanks to the thousands of people planning to reduce their carbon […]

Since 2006, the Alpine Pearls association has been promoting sustainable mobility and a more eco-friendly tourism, making it possible to travel without a car in beautiful mountain locations. Now there are 19 Alpine resorts that promote sustainable mobility. They are scattered between Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland and every day they improve their services […]