Slow travel in Switzerland
Reading Time: 4 minutes🌿 The art of journeying at the pace of the peaks In our hyper-connected era, slow travel encourages us to rediscover the journey as a sensory, contemplative, and responsible experience. With its majestic mountains, exemplary public transport, and preserved villages, Switzerland is an ideal playground for this way of traveling. 🚞 Traveling by train: […]
Slow Travel: the art of travelling slowly and intensely
Reading Time: 6 minutes“Why slow travels enhance your experience” In an age when everything is speeding up – work, consumption, travel – travel is no exception to this frenzy. A succession of flights, cities and activities to ‘make the most’ of a few days off seems to have become the norm. However, another way of travelling is gradually […]
Natural holiday souvenirs: Why you shouldn’t take them home
Reading Time: 6 minutesBringing home a seashell, a polished pebble, or a handful of sand may seem harmless—a small token of a memorable getaway. Yet, when multiplied by the millions of tourists who do the same each year, this seemingly innocent gesture becomes a serious environmental threat. These natural elements aren’t just pretty—they’re part of intricate ecosystems and […]
The impact of cinema on tourist destinations worldwide
Reading Time: 6 minutesCine-Tourism and Mass Tourism Cinema: A subtle yet effective manipulator of tourist choices Cinema, much more than just entertainment, is a powerful tool of emotional and cultural influence. By showcasing stunning landscapes, idealised cities, or thrilling adventures in real locations, it unconsciously conditions viewers to want to see these destinations with their own eyes. […]
Ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand
Reading Time: 4 minutesChoosing responsible tourism Thailand attracts thousands of travellers every year, many of them eager to encounter one of the country’s national symbols: the Asian elephant. But behind the postcard-perfect image lies a complex reality—one that straddles the line between ethical sanctuaries and controversial tourist camps. Long exploited for labor and entertainment, elephants have played a […]
How to choose an eco-friendly hotel?
Reading Time: 4 minutes🌿 Eco-friendly hotels: When travel meets planet-friendly choices Traveling is a true joy, but more and more travellers are seeking to combine exploration with environmental awareness. You may have already heard of eco-friendly hotels—those establishments that put the planet at the heart of their mission. But what exactly is an eco-friendly hotel, and more importantly, […]
The environmental impact of hotels worldwide
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe hotel industry is one of the pillars of global tourism. With more than 16 million hotels around the world, this rapidly growing sector represents a major source of income and employment. However, behind this growth lies a significant environmental impact. Between excessive energy and water consumption, massive waste production, and ecosystem destruction, hotels play […]
Mass Tourism: Which destinations are the most affected?
Reading Time: 5 minutesMass Tourism: Which destinations are the most affected? Mass tourism is a phenomenon that turns certain destinations into overcrowded places, often altering their environment and culture. While some cities and tourist sites benefit economically from the influx of visitors, others suffer due to nuisances, degradation of sites, and rising living costs for locals. Here’s an […]
Your eco suitcase
Reading Time: 4 minutesYour eco suitcase Travelling in an eco-responsible way starts with packing your suitcase or rucksack. It’s never easy to pack because we tend to want to take everything with us, but in most cases, we use very little once we’re there. When you pack your eco-responsible suitcase, the idea is to pack light, taking only […]
Sustainable travel
Reading Time: 4 minutesSustainable travel In recent years, mass tourism has dominated the tourism sector and is still very much present. We see this mainly in the construction of ever more luxurious, energy-hungry hotels, which do not always respect the environment in which they were built. Mass tourism can also be seen in places that have received […]