How to Mindfully Explore Beautiful Cinque Terre
The five colorful seaside villages that make up Cinque Terre – literally the Five Lands – and the surrounding hills on the Italian Riviera are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. This Italian region may not be as famous as Tuscany
An Unforgettable Ski Experience in Verbier, Switzerland
Traditionally, the Christmas holidays are the start of the winter sports season. Although a lot of people head for Austria or explore the French Alps, Switzerland also has a lot to offer for skiers and snowboarders. Read on to find
Will Airbus Reach New Heights With Green Airplanes?
Air travel, which was rapidly on the rise prior to the pandemic, is notorious for its high carbon dioxide emissions. As a former airline pilot, I know it is not unusual to use up 200-400 kg of fuel in the few minutes
THE MOST SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAY PACKING LIST
Maybe you start packing everything weeks before your holiday. Or maybe you prefer to throw everything together in your suitcase hours before departure. But it is definitely a good idea to really think about what you’re packing and how sustainable
WHY YOUR NEW CAR SHOULD BE ELECTRIC
Much has been written and said about driving an electric vehicle, so naturally, there’s a lot of conflicting information out there as well. For those of us trying to be model citizens but barraged with so much superfluous information from
STAYCATION IN LIMBURG WITH AN ELECTRIC CAR
4 ways to recreate the holiday feeling without stepping on a plane ‘Staycation’ has fast become the holiday-related buzzword of 2020. As we are way less inclined to take the plane, why not explore our own country? I’ll tell you why
THE NEW NORMAL: TRAVEL IN A POST-COVID-19 WORLD
It’s hard to believe that just a few short months ago, most of our conversations were about overtourism. Disgustingly crowded beaches. Depleting resources. Litter scattered everywhere. Exasperated locals. Today, those very beaches are empty and pristine and the air is
GOING ZERO PLASTIC TIPS
Tips and tricks to help you reduce your plastic waste drastically More than 5,000,000,000,000,000,000 pieces (or, in short, 5 trillion pieces) of plastic float in our oceans. Around 80% of these pieces come from the 1,000 most polluted rivers. Hallucinatory numbers,
7 BEST REEF-SAFE SUNSCREENS
Did you know that ordinary sunscreen, the kind we liberally apply without a second thought, is actually an enemy of the beautiful oceans we claim to love? I’m not exaggerating, hear me out! So here’s the issue: if you apply sunscreen
5 TIPS TO GET THROUGH QUARANTINE IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY
We’re on a break from traveling for a while. But because of the that, all of the sudden there is plenty more time to evaluate what I buy, how I eat and do sports. It's the perfect opportunity to pay
SUSTAINABLE SNOW SPORTS IN THE FRENCH SAVOIE MONT BLANC REGION
Les Saisies is cradled at the foot of the Mont Blanc and counts 192 kilometers of ski slopes, 120 kilometers of cross-country ski runs and rises up to 2070 meters high. They have a load of sustainable initiatives like snow
ROME: CAUGHT IN THE CROWD AT THE COLOSSEUM
I still hadn't checked off Rome, one of the biggest attractions in Europe, from my list. This destination, a historic city full of proud monuments that all exude history, is touted to be a must-see. Moreover, with the Colosseum, you
WHAT ARE THE TOP TRAVEL TRENDS OF 2020?
We list down six important travel trends you must take note of this year New beginnings bring new journeys. But which destinations are a must in 2020? What should you keep in mind before planning these upcoming trips? Read on to
WHY LES ARCS IS THE IDEAL ECO-FRIENDLY SKI RESORT
Looks like heaven right? Well the snowy mountain views of Les Arcs can make you believe you’re up in the clouds. When you get to the viewing point at l’Aiguille Rouge the views of the Mont Blanc are mesmerizing! But before
HOCHKÖNIG, SKI AMADÉ: A SUSTAINABLE AND DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRIA
The Ski Amadé, Austria’s biggest network of ski resorts, boasts over 760 km of slopes, 270 lifts and 260 ski huts. It is divided into five regions: Hochkönig, Gastein, Grossarltal, Salzburger Sportwelt and Schladming-Dachtstein. I explored three cozy villages in
Interview with Plan International – TravelRebel’s Charlotte talks about the importance of education, gender equality, and her recent trip to Senegal
Travel Rebel’s Charlotte talks about the importance of education, gender equality, and her recent trip to Senegal Charlotte, 28, is the founder of TravelRebel, a multimedia blog that highlights sustainable travel and female entrepreneurship. In November 2019, she traveled from Belgium
5 UNFORGETTABLE LOCAL FOOD EXPERIENCES IN IRELAND
If you think about Ireland, you probably won’t think about delicious food straight away. The Irish kitchen is known for it’s pies, stews, fish and sausage. And they don’t serve those equally well in every pub. But if you look
SKIËN IN VERBIER, ZWITSERLAND
De Kerstvakantie is in vele skigebieden het traditionele startschot van het wintersportseizoen. Hoewel velen richting Oostenrijk vertrekken of de Franse Alpen gaan verkennen, heeft ook Zwitserland veel te bieden voor skiërs en snowboarders. Verbier, een dorp gelegen in Les 4
6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GO SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING IN VAL DI FASSA, ITALY
Val Di Fassa lies in the middle of the Dolomites in Italy. The Dolomites are known on their own for amazing views and rank on the list of UNESCO world heritage. You can find 115 kilometer of slopes here and
ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL: 4 DAY ROADTRIP
Are you planning to do 1 to 2 weeks roadtrip in Alentejo or do you want to cross the Algarve to the inner part of Portugal? Both are easily done. In this post you’ll find a 4-day trip with the