A couple of days ago I was reading about Forest Bathing in Kyoto, Japan, and I found myself wondering how it would actually enrich one’s life, or if it made…
The increasing numbers and overflowing holiday regions leave lasting damage. Nature and animals suffer from the crowds, and their traces, which often consist of plastic bottles and cigarette butts. Destinations are exploited to entertain tourists, while locals lose affordable housing and the destination its authentic charm. Off-season travel has many benefits for the environment, locals and travelers.
Traversing a distance of more than 3,000 kilometres north to south, Japan is surrounded by vast tracts of sea, ranging from icy cold currents in the far north to subtropical…
Have you ever sipped a glass of wine on a Parisian street, or enjoyed a meal with your significant other in San Juan, or better yet, fell in love in…
Flying halfway across the globe then having cocktails while you lounge by the pool is either a thing of yesterday or is no longer “fashionable”. In times of flight shaming,…
We don’t know what plans or resolutions you made at the beginning of this year, but we are sure they are impressive. I, on the other hand, decided this year…
Another year another festive season. Question is, how are you planning on celebrating this holly jolly season? Whether you plan on going to the mountains, spending time in the city,…
Uganda, also known as the Pearl of Africa, might be a landlocked country but it is quite rich in water resources. The rivers, lakes, and wetlands cover about 18% of…
Oetker Collection’s newest addition to the portfolio of Masterpiece Hotels is now open: The Woodward Hotel in Geneva. With only 26 accommodations, the suite-only hotel on Quai Wilson is located right on Lake Geneva, with awe-inspiring views of the water and…
Peru is a country full of opposites. On almost every corner there’s another Inca ruin, and in the towns, the colonial influence on architecture is clearly visible. Here, nature has many…
Self-care is a popular term in today’s culture; however, it’s not always completely clear what it actually is. It generally represents a different thing to different people, but most can…
As travel restrictions start to slowly and surely ease up in some parts of the world (kind of), this could be the perfect time to look at your wanderlust list…
What are your festive holiday plans? Will you be spending those cosy days in the city, maybe take a road trip to the mountains, the wilderness, or down at the…
It’s not a secret that Switzerland is a land of beauty, from its mediaeval landmarks and high peaks to its chocolate, it seems to have almost everything. If you have…