Especially on vacation, many wish to stop not only the time, but also the racing pulse of e-mails, messengers and social media. Our author Ina tells how she managed to do this on the Portuguese Way of St. James - without completely forsaking the practical aspects of the World Wide Web. I lie sleepless in...
Tiny House concept: five places to get to know each other
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 ...
Portugal Nature Lodge cooks an African peanut stew for us
A favorite recipe of Joke and Peter, hosts of Portugal Nature Lodge Admittedly, this is not a typical Portuguese dish, but this African peanut stew goes well with our safari and lodge tents (... and also tastes good in the yurt!). This delicious dish is also very popular with our guests. So we hope ...
Naturhäuschen: Accommodation in the middle of untouched nature
Environmental awareness is moving more and more into the focus of people, no matter what area of life. In the media we repeatedly hear criticism about environmentally harmful cruise ships that are sailing the world's oceans and the carbon footprints on long cheap flights to all corners of the world. Naturhäuschen for sustainability The provider "Naturhäuschen" now ensures sustainability even on vacation.
Five places with a natural pool
A completely natural bathing pleasure awaits you at these five locations. Thanks to innovative filter technology, water-purifying plants and fresh spring water, these natural pools do not require any chemicals. Whether bio pool or swimming pond: instead of skin irritation, you can expect soft, crystal clear water in which you can splash around without hesitation. Between water lilies and shimmering dragonflies you feel ...
A woman on the way
A guest post by Mona Moldovan I meet Stefanie virtually on a sunny Saturday. We have known each other for a few months now, but have never met in person before. From the beginning I think that she radiates something that pulls people under her spell, including me. I myself currently work almost around the clock to ...
Behind the scenes: Nature Lodge - a little bit of Mongolia in Portugal
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 ...
Behind the scenes: Aterra, a Garden of Eden in Portugal
A guest contribution by Carolin Frühauf As we drive up the hill by car, a little paradise opens up in front of us. There are artistically painted campervans everywhere, with license plates from Belgium, Germany, France, Italy or Spain. A young man in a safety vest, but with glitter on his cheeks, shows us our parking lot. We slowly drive the ...
Immerse yourself in the dropout life in the south of Portugal - the Alentejo
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 ...
Five places for glamping
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 ...