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The Green Travel Calendar 2026: 12 months to travel countercyclically and even more sustainable

The Green Travel Calendar 2026: 12 months to travel countercyclically and even more sustainable

The year has just started, and we are happy to present our travel calendar for 2026: suggesting twelve inspiring destinations that make for a perfect holiday experience – no matter when you travel. 

Galápagos Beyond the Postcard: Conservation, Encounters and Responsible Travel from Within

Galápagos Beyond the Postcard: Conservation, Encounters and Responsible Travel from Within

Galápagos is often pictured as a pristine paradise — turquoise waters, iconic wildlife, untouched nature. But what is life really like inside one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems? Fernanda Sánchez, a volunteer with the Galápagos National Park, takes you behind the scenes.

Pancakes with quinoa – original recipe from Peru

Pancakes with quinoa – original recipe from Peru

Quinoa is considered the ‘superfood of the Andes’. The sustainable Inkaterra hotels in Peru have shared their recipe for pancakes with quinoa, a classic breakfast dish made with this gluten-free pseudo-grain and an all-time favourite among their guests. The Inkaterra Hotels pioneered ecotourism in Peru…

Tree planting and climate protection: greenwashing or a meaningful contribution to more conscious travel?

Tree planting and climate protection: greenwashing or a meaningful contribution to more conscious travel?

When it comes to climate protection, planting trees is one of the most popular measures in the travel market. We often encounter claims such as “CO₂-compensated flights”, “net zero travel” or “climate-positive holidays”. But how effective and credible are tree-planting projects as part of climate…

Calmcation—is it worth paying for the opportunity to do nothing?

Calmcation—is it worth paying for the opportunity to do nothing?

Simply doing nothing. Consciously enjoying sweet idleness. This may not sound groundbreaking, but it has recently developed into a travel trend called “calmcation.” You might be asking yourself: “Do I really need to take a vacation solely for that?” Our answer: You should at least…