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Mass tourism: when tourists become a burden

The recent protests in Barcelona against mass tourism have attracted worldwide attention. Today we want to take a look at the extent to which tourism can achieve a balance between economic added value and improving the living conditions of local people.

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Rincón del Mar, a hidden treasure in the Caribbean Coast of Colombia

Imagine a place where the pristine beauty of nature meets the vibrant culture of a close-knit community. Nestled along Colombia's Caribbean coast lies Rincón del Mar, a tranquil fishing town in the Sucre department that offers travellers an authentic escape.

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Travel diary: A week of sailing around Ischia to protect the dolphins

Hey, I'm Sophie and this year I took part in the dolphin and research expedition in Ischia in Italy with socialbnb. In my guest post, I take you back to my unforgettable week on board the research vessel, Jean Gab.

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Farmstay in Calenzano - Italy during olive harvest

I follow the road that leads from a small suburb of Florence into a hilly landscape. It's late and I can only guess the silhouettes of the high mountains on the horizon. After another curve of the road, an avenue with meter-high cypresses opens up.

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Impact Travel - what does that mean?

A socialbnb is an accommodation with impact. But what does travelling with impact mean? We explain you our approach and different terms in the world of sustainable tourism.

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EcoExplora Ecuador: Our first roundtrip

We partnerted with travel-to-nature, which enables you to take part in an unforgettable impact round trip in Ecuador and support responsible tourism in the process.

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Can tourism be sustainable?

Sustainable tourism? Is that even possible? To what extent are both components compatible in practice? In this blog post, we want to share our thoughts on the topic with you.

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Top 5 adventure places in Latinamerica

Latin America, a continent full of adventure, from the Caribbean to the Andes. We present the top 5 adventure accommodations.

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5 Tiny Houses with impact in Europe

Tiny houses - small, compact and ecological - are a trend that has spilled over from the USA to Europe. We introduce you to the most sustainable ones in Europe

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Authentic travel with socialbnb: 5 tips for an unforgettable experience onsite

You love traveling and want to experience more than just the tourist hotspots? Then socialbnb is the perfect platform for you! Learn more about our approach.

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Cultural tourism - What is it about?

Do you dream of unforgettable travel experiences that immerse you deeply in the cultural diversity of our world? Learn more about cultural tourism.

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Searching for adventures? Top 5 unique places to camp with Impact

Camping - Simple, uncomplicated and authentic. Establish contact with interesting people in intact nature as well as alternative accommodation and learn how to create an Impact

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Sustainable family accommodation: Top 3 in Italy

Traveling with the family can be a challenging, but also an enriching experience. at the same time. If you can also protect the planet in the process, the vacation becomes all the more fulfilling.

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The worlds largest recycling village

In 2019, around 368 million tons of plastic were produced worldwide - around 18 million tons of plastic in Germany alone. Project Wings has an inspiring approach to solve plastic pollution in Indonesia

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Vacation with the whole family

With the family to the mountains, to the sea or rather to the farm - within Europe there are numerous opportunities for quality time with your loved ones.

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Top 3 accomodation for your workation

Enjoying work and vacation at the same time? That sounds like a dream that can come true, thanks to Workation - a combination of work and relaxation in inspiring locations worldwide.

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Insider tips: Discover the hidden gems of your favourite city

Imagine you could discover the hidden treasures of your favorite city and how the locals travel. In this article, we share exclusive tips and tricks to get the most out of your travel experience.

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Top 6 sustainable accomodation close to the beach

For all those who love the sea and want to leave a positive footprint at the same time, we present six exclusive beachfront accommodations here.

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Food tourism - Immerse yourself in different cultures around the world

Do you want to visit more than just sights and have superficial tourist experiences? Food is there is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating cultures of this world

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Your packinglist for sustainable travel

For a sustainable trip, it's worth drawing up a packing list in advance. We'll give you some tips on how to do it

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Our Impact 2022

Every booking on socialbnb has a positive impact on the region, and we would like to show you in our first impact report what has been achieved through these bookings.

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3500 USD for Chumbe Island Coral Park, Tanzania

This year, the income from socialbnb has been used to finance further research work to ensure the constant protection of the coral reef and the forest reserve.

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793.90 USD for the socialbnb Project Wings, Indonesia

Impact News: We were able to generate 793.90 USD through overnight stays on our socialbnb platform for Project Wings in Indonesia.

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