You are climbing to your room in snow shoes and seeing the stars through a hole in your igloo! No, you are not in Alaska or on expedition in Antarctica, you are at the Iglu Hotel and ice bar in Andorra. Located in the Pyrenees, between France and Spain, Andorra is just two hours by …
Hotel Gavarni joins a handful of hotels that have embraced the Green movement in Paris. They are doing their part to clean up the urban jungle by providing more environmentally friendly places for visitors to rest their heads. Paris is paradise for walking aficionados. The streets are full of cafes from which to people watch and, of course, …
On our first trip to Paris, we climbed the steps to the landmark Sacre Coeur Basilica. And finally, I saw what I had only seen in my French class textbooks–that pure white dome, the clusters of cool, chilled out students sprawled up and down the steps, laughing and chatting animatedly while rolling cigarettes with one hand. They were undisturbed …
The Rioja Wine Region in Northern Spain is a must for Architecture and Wine Lovers. The unique Rioja Winery Architecture will make your wine tasting even more exquisite. Distinctive design, world-class wine, and delectable food prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, rolled tidily into four days, what more could one ask for on a tour? Last September …
Budapest, Hungary, located on the Danube, is one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe and it is also included on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. If you are a green traveler, you may not think of Hungary as an eco friendly travel destination, although it is. Within the past 10 years, the green scene has …
When we think of escaping to a villa in Italy, we imagine a peaceful retreat in a private and ancient setting. Some may think that this type of accommodation usually comes with old stone walls, leaky faucets and non eco efficient surroundings like a scene from Under the Tuscan Sun Recently, Italy has boldly stepped …
Most everyone knows that Prague has the Charles Bridge, excellent opera and those adorable horse-and-carriage rides that follow the cobblestone roads into the sunset. But come on, don’t you want to live it up and live like a local, not just a skimming-the-surface tourist? Uncover the beating heart of Prague when you try out …
Of course you may not really care what others think about how you look and/or act when you are traveling abroad, but to a certain extent, blending in and not acting like a typical tourist can make your trip a much safer, more pleasant experience. Whether you travel independently, or with a group tour, these …
The term Eco-friendly and being green may be new to the travel world, but Ireland has a long history of sustainable, nature based and culturally sensitive travel choices. If you are looking for Eco-friendly activities, transport, accommodation and organic food, Dublin, Ireland is a good choice for your next holiday. Upon arriving in Dublin, the …
We’ve sung the praises of Bruges, Belgium’s Fairytale City. But Bruges charming sister village, Ghent, should not be missed; it is just a couple of train stops away and is one of the best things to do in Belgium. Ghent has the same medieval architecture as Bruges, and it too remains untouched by decades of wars. It also offers …