The Ore Mountains are one of best places to visit in Germany in winter. When there’s snow you can ski. In December you will want to visit the Christmas markets. In the summer there is […]
Author: christinbraatz
traveler, globetrotter, expat with an insatiable appetite for travel, currently based in Spain
Germany is famous for its fairytale castles. My favorite one is the castle in Schwerin, situated on an island in a calm lake, surrounded by a landscaped park. The entire city is built around water, […]
Following up on my call for a more sustainable tourism industry, today I want to share some exciting news that will get us on our way towards no plastic travel. Let’s remember that we don’t […]
One of the main reasons we had booked the Alegria Water Front Beach House on Cebu island was the infinity pool with ocean view. The other was its proximity to Kawasan Falls, a popular tourist […]
These past few months have been a journey of extremes for me. Contrasts as sharp as one can imagine. I’ve been to North America, Europe, Africa and Asia between October and now. I’ve talked to […]
The natural beauty of the Philippines attracts many tourists. Especially for backpackers, the country has a lot to offer. But the downsides of mass tourism are obvious. So now it’s my time to write the […]
Darlings, we need to talk about the oceans. Coral reefs in particular. As you may have picked up on from my recent posts about elephant activities and tropical hikes, I am currently in Southeast Asia. […]
Are you wondering how to get away from the crowds on Kho Phi Phi island? Somewhere I read it cannot be done. Challenge accepted. Firstly, let’s be clear, it’s not technically getting away from tourist […]
Elephant bathing, feeding elephants, elephant riding are all very popular tourist activities in Thailand. As conscientious travelers we have to deal with the issue of what we support and don’t support in every destination. Elephant […]
We all agree, I guess, that travel is an education. Generally, education is something the individual benefits from. In addition to that I believe that travel can be a force for good in the world. […]