48 hours in Madrid: what to do, to see and where to eat Madrid has an incredible amount of things to do, to see and places to drink and eat. Therefore, we always recommend to spend more than 48 hours in Madrid. Yet, if you only have limited time available, there are some essentials not…

10 of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Barcelona Barcelona is a very veggie-friendly city, with quite a history in being so. In recent times, more and more cafés, eateries and restaurants have opened and are entirely focused on the veggie cuisine. The big advantage is that one can now eat fast food, desserts,…

Cycling in Brussels: the story of Pro Velo Sustainable transport is such an important matter for the livability of our cities. Yet, there are a number of challenges one can face in order to use a bike in urban areas. And that’s where Pro Velo comes in. They actively support and promote the bike as…

Zooming in on 14 eco-friendly shops in Europe This time, we’re not going in on sustainable fashion. Even though that’s gaining ground all around Europe, and a wide range of slow and sustainable fashion stores can be found in our guide. What we will cover are some very inspiring stories of other shops in Europe.…

11 slow food and vegan restaurants in Madrid that you have to try The slow food and vegan scene in Madrid has been booming in past years. Several new eateries, cafés and restaurants have opened, adding to the already existing, traditional pioneers in the city. It makes that eating good organic, regional and vegan food…

Slow Food in Brussels: the story of Le P’Tea Lunch Did you think that it’s impossible to find cafés or restaurants in cosmopolitan Brussels where each dish is properly homemade? Then think again. Because Le P’tea Lunch is one of those exceptional places going for an artisan and ethical kitchen, using fresh products that are…

The story of Quartiermeister: one of the most sustainable craft beer brands in Europe Craft beer is booming all around the continent. People see the artisan work that goes behind every bottle or crate, and notice that a whole new world opens in tasting quality beer. Moreover, some of those craft beer brands go the…

Sustainable fashion in Madrid: a leading innovative scene in the city Together with cities as Berlin, Vienna or Barcelona, Madrid is one of the leaders when it comes to innovation in the fashion scene. It houses some world-class projects that transform the fashion scene in an ethical, green and sustainable one. The importance of this…

Zero Waste Shops in Brussels: saving the oceans each time no package is sold The zero waste movement in Europe is booming. Much needed, because the plastic pollution problem, on land, and even more so in the oceans, is taking proportions that are extraordinary. A plastic soup is floating around our oceans, whereas marine life…

The story of Bons Plaisirs, an artisan food factory in Brussels that works fully sustainable One can easily forget how many sustainable pioneers are housed in the city of Brussels. People that do things differently, that innovate in a responsible and sustainable way. And that’s why it’s our aim to bring their stories out. One…