Tag: Portugal

Mediterranean Mega Fires Burn Record Land as Climate Change Fuels Extreme Heat and Drought

At the start of August, wildfires exploded across the Mediterranean basin, fueled by a wicked trio of extreme heat,...

Exploring Portugal’s Algarve coast sustainably on a walking holiday

A huge part of sustainable holidays is where you choose to spend your money. The local communities benefit from tourism, as long as it helps to grow their economy. On a walking holiday, you will typically be staying in small, independent hotels or B&Bs along your route, rather than those owned by global chains.

Apple “Jak” shoes are Portugal’s simple, slow fashion shoes selling at Selfridges in London

JAK is a Lisbon-based footwear brand redefining premium sneakers through high-quality craftsmanship, sustainable sourcing, and timeless design. Designed in Portugal and crafted in family-owned factories, JAK shoes embody a commitment to style, comfort, and ethical production.

Want to Start Your Own Commune?

A pioneering newsletter is still helping the next generation plan their intentional community

Ancient blue recreated by botanists in Portugal

Used in medieval art and illustrations, and in Dutch cheese. Botanists in Portugal have some fun by recreating ancient blue from foraged plants in a nearby village.

Morocco heats up with 16 new solar energy plants worth 25 gigawatts

You might meet snake charmers in the square of Marrakech and also storytellers who tell a good tale. But...

Tourists Not Terrorists: The Middle East Can Capitalize on World Eco-Travel Trends

The three winners from the Middle East/MENA region are Tunisia, Bahrain and Qatar in new survey on tourism trends....