Kitzbühel: a sustainable ski destination
At the end of our trip to one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever visited, all it took was a glance to reinforce the feeling of absolute coziness and contentment. At once, these words sprung to mind: Das Glück
EXPLORING THE HIDDEN PARADISE OF SÃO TOMÉ
I entered 2019 with a vow to myself, I would explore and travel to more countries. And during the first month, I was able to do my first out of the country trip for the year. And guess where I
WHERE TO EAT IN SÃO TOMÉ
São Tomé – a place where each sense is evoked in the best way possible, a place where you remember to breathe, a place where you can feel life emanating from within. The motto of Santomeans is leve leve, which
What are the travel trends of 2019? Here are some tips from travel blogger Charlotte Noël – A.S. Adventure interviews TravelRebel
The new year calls for new journeys. But which destinations are a must during the next 12 months? Travel blogger Charlotte Noël shares with you six fun travel trends! Originally published on A.S. Adventure 1. Sustainability as a standard According to Charlotte, sustainability
WHERE TO STAY IN SAO TOME
São Tomé – what an incredible experience, and made even better by the excellent places I stayed at. As any seasoned traveller will tell you, lodgings make a big difference. It’s not about luxury or comfort… it’s about finding a place
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING TO SÃO TOMÉ
Dreaming of a trip to the absolutely magnificent São Tomé? Here are some important bits of information that will make planning a cinch. How to get there Try to combine this journey with a city trip to Lisbon because Tap Air Portugal
BELGIAN GIRLS IN MOROCCO
Friday. Started counting down the hours long before work ended, our excitement tangible. This was the night! The night we would fly to Fes, a city in northern Morocco. Who’s this ‘we’ I speak of? Seven girls looking for sunshine,
THE KENYA CHRONICLES: PART II
An adventure that merged travel, sustainability and social entrepreneurship As the first part of this blog made clear, my trip to Africa was chock full of adventure, excitement, brilliant human interactions, animal encounters, and a ton of growth opportunities. This blog
ADVENTURE IN KENYA WITH A.S. ADVENTURE & SOLID: Part I
An adventure that merged travel, sustainability and social entrepreneurship My recent trip to Kenya was truly one of the most educational experiences of my life. Thanks to A.S.Adventure and Solid, this trip of a lifetime taught me so much and I
A YEAR IN REVERSE
Thank you, 2018; Watch out, 2019! Once again, the new year is knocking at our door, which means it’s time again -- time for reflection. The last year ended with a tan, a backpack full of souvenirs from Indonesia and a
Discovering Nicaraguas Flor de Caῆa Rum
Nicaragua is not only home to a lot of adventure activities and beautiful sightings. This is also where the famous 100% eco-friendly rum is being produced. Yes, I’m talking about Flor de Caῆa – the premium rum brand manufactured by Compania
SOCIAL MEDIA AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Women empowerment – we may hear these terms often, but do we have the exact knowledge of what it really meant? Women empowerment is the process in which women are given the freedom to be what they can be and to
One Planet Rating interviewing Travel Rebel: Be a bit adventurous and you will be surprised
This interview was published on One Planet Rating “Don’t limit yourself by sticking to mainstream destinations that you’ve already heard a ton about. Be a bit adventurous and venture into the relatively unknown lands. You will be surprised, in the best way. Trust me!”,
SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
The temperature has dropped drastically, which means only one thing: it’s time to give free reign to that colourful Christmas spirit! Warm chocolate, mulled wine, &nd lots of lots of twinkling lights are just some of the things I adore
Nicaragua’s Sustainable Tourism: How is it doing?
Where to go next? Where to go next? I get this question a lot from other travelers. You might as well be asking the same question. I know how difficult it is to find the perfect place for our next
ARE YOU A SUSTAINABLE TRAVELER?
Are You a Respectful Traveler? While travel isn’t always selfless, it’s a beautiful way to grow, learn about the world first-hand and create connections with people from all walks of life. If your greatest joy in life is packing a bag
MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT WITH TOURISM
Making a positive impact with tourism & supporting locally-owned businesses The United Nations Environment Program reports that in a typical mass tourism package, of each USD 100 spent by a tourist from a developed country, as little as USD 5 actually
WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR TRIP TO THE ALTAI REGION IN SIBERIA
“Isn’t it freezing cold there?” As soon as I told my friends and family I was planning a trip to Siberia, their reactions were immediate and identical: “Isn’t it freezing cold there?” Well, here’s a fun fact: although it does drop to
FALLING IN LOVE WITH TICINO, SWITZERLAND
When I fall in love with a destination, I fall hard. Before I know it, I’m totally head over heels, with my eyes glistening and heart racing at a million miles per hour. Switzerland is definitely one such coup de
Florence, an overburdened gem
How to make your trip to Firenze a more mindful and sustainable one Each place has its very own character, its very own personality. No matter what happens externally, that remains in place… right? Well, the answer isn’t quite that simple.