The so-called Tiny House Movement advertises life in small houses and sees itself as a protest movement on increasing material prosperity. Because, like cars, homes are increasingly being viewed as a status symbol, with the following rule: the bigger, the better. The size of newly built single-family homes increased in some industrialized nations, although the number ...
A guest post by Wohnwagon Sustainability doesn't just start on vacation, it starts at home. With simple solutions such as buying organic, regional products, concepts such as minimalism, zero waste and fair trade or a self-sufficient home. Admittedly, that's a bit of a big change, but doable and even chic with a caravan. Caravan? Self-sufficient? ...
They stand there in the middle of mango and fig trees: Darja's yurts. There are also macadamia and orange trees here, because the Andalusian climate is ideal for the year-round cultivation of fruit and vegetables. At Darjas Yurtas one pays attention to an ecological cultivation of the plants. As a guest, you benefit from it by enjoying the mangoes ...
A guest post by the bloggers of IN SEARCH OF: Kai Kreuzmüller and Maria Giesecke As a genuine village bum in the early twenties, the acute rural exodus was strongly manifested in the brain. The city was considered a shiny playground made of concrete and dreams and has been the place of desire since the first hormone injection. Something was going on there, they wanted ...
Hiking is particularly fun in these five places. In some places, parts of a long-distance hiking trail and breathtaking natural landscapes are tempting, where you can learn more about local herbs and mushrooms. Elsewhere, it's not just children's hearts that beat faster on an exciting night hike. A long walk on the beach can be more relaxing in Spain. On these five ...
A guest contribution by Carolin Frühauf Completely out of breath, I arrive at the entrance gate of the Portugal Nature Lodge in Portugal's Alentejo region. Riding up the muddy road on a bike was more difficult than expected. But it's worth it, because the lush green of the garden shines through the gate. I'm visiting Peter and ...
A guest contribution by Carolin Frühauf The small streets of São Luís in southwest Portugal are still full of life when we visit the small town hall on Friday evening. The doors are wide open and around 70 people sit at long rows of tables in the festival hall and listen to Ana’s closing speech, which is the fourth meeting of eco-projects ...
A guest post by Uli Morant: Going on vacation with your family is often a challenge. Getting all wishes under one roof can turn into stress. Here are ten tips on how to stay relaxed on a vacation trip with children - from start to finish. 1. Where do we want to go? With this question you usually already answer ...
The comfort when traveling has two extremes - either you choose the luxury hotel or you go camping. While you don't have to miss out on comfort in luxury hotels, you will often look for it in vain when camping. Most of the campsites can be found in the midst of the most beautiful natural scenery, while at the hotel there may be additional journeys. With the Glamping trend you have to ...
