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05/08/2025

🍏 or 🍋? Somewhere in…
It smelled like Amalfi, felt like a dream, and tasted like slow summer time. 🍋🌿
What's your best guess? Vote 🍏🍋

Not telling you where this is just yet-but let’s just say, magic shows up when you travel with your eyes open.

Proof that travel isn’t always about where you go… but how open you are to seeing magic in the in-between.




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01/07/2025

🤔 Did you know? Back in 1802, Napoleon demanded that the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris be strong enough to hold an entire army. It survived wars, storms... but not tourists’ padlocks! 🔐❤️ In 2015, the bridge partially collapsed under thousands of “love locks” - a trend started by merchants, not lovers.
This is just one example of how overtourism is reshaping our world.
🌿 According to the UN, 1.4 billion international tourists traveled in 2024, 56 times more than in 1950 where international tourists were only 25 million people. Income from international tourism is growing to an unprecedented amount of 1.6 trillion dollars. In many places around the world, waves of tourists are leading to serious problems-ecological, infrastructural, and social.
Cities like Barcelona and Venice are feeling the pressure-locals face shortages, rising rents, and even losing their communities. In Barcelona, Gaudí’s Park Güell now charges entry fees to manage 9.3 million visitors a year. Venice has lost 120,000 residents in 50 years as tourists flood in. 🏙️

🤩 Even iconic spots like Rome’s Spanish Steps, Austria’s Hallstatt village, and Machu Picchu are limiting visitors to protect their heritage. 
- In Rome, so many people people sit on the famous Spanish Steps that their bottoms are rubbing against the stone at a rare of a few millimeters per year. Sitting there is now banned and punishable by a fine of up to 400 euros.
- In Austria, the pictursque village of Hallstatt has 780 permanent residents-and an average of 10,000 visitors every day.
- In Peru, visitors to Machu Picchu are limited to 5000 per day
Surprisingly, and wild places like Everest and Antarctica are overwhelmed too. 🏔️🐧 
Antarctica was visited by 122,072 toursits last year - more than all the people who set foot there in the 19th and 20th centuries, combined.

Tourism is a beautiful way to connect-but when it’s too much, it can hurt the places and people we love. 💖

08/06/2025

Happy World Ocean Day with ! 🌎

🤩 Did you know that every minute, a garbage truck's worth of plastic ends up in the ocean. By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in our seas.
But...we can do better. We must do better.

🌊The Ocean plays a critical role in Earth's ecosystems, climate systems, and human survival.
The ocean absorbs 90% of excess heat from greenhouse gas emissions and plays a major role in carbon cycling. The ocean is a key regulator of the Earth's climate.
But right now, the ocean is under threat.
Every year, over 11 million metric tons of plastic enter our seas. If we don't act, by 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in our oceans. 🐟
We can't keep traveling the world while turning our backs on what keeps it alive.
Each Ocean bottle is made from recycled materials and is 100% dishwasher safe-all while helping to save the ocean. 💙
Every bottle funds the collection of 1000 ocean plastic bottles. Want to know more about their imapct?

✅️ Let's refill instead of rebuy.
✅️ Let's explore without exploiting.
✅️ Let's protect what we love.

The best way to protect the ocean...is to leave no trave but gootsteps in the sand. 👣

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06/06/2025

🌎 The best new way to explore the Galápagos is at  🐢✨
Designed for the environmentally conscious, physically active, and adventurous travelers, 💚🌿 those who seek close contact with the unique natural wonders of the Galápagos.🌋🦎🦜

The Galápagos archipelago is one of the world’s ultimate bucket list destinations. 🗺️✅
Born of fire and titanic forces, these enchanted islands are where Darwin's revolutionary ideas forever changed the way we understand life. 🌊📖
Here, you’ll encounter some of the rarest and most iconic species on Earth:
🧬 Giant tortoises
🦎 Marine iguanas
🦶 Blue-footed bo***es
🐦 Darwin’s finches
🕊️ Flightless cormorants
🐧 Galápagos penguins

⛰️ Begin your adventure and experience the evolution of luxury eco-travel at Pikaia Lodge, where sustainability meets sophisticated design. 🛖🌱
Enjoy the highest level of comfort and personalized service within the limits of one of the planet’s most protected and remote environments. 🌅💫

📍 Thanks to its central location in the archipelago, Pikaia Lodge offers a unique land-based + day-cruise concept. 🚤
Explore two different islands per day aboard a private yacht 🏝️ while returning to luxurious accommodations each night. 🛏️

🍷 Savor gourmet dining with locally inspired gastronomy.
🗓️ Flexible arrival dates & custom experiences.
🌴 Secluded white-sand beaches & unforgettable wildlife sightings.
🛶 More privacy, more comfort, more freedom.

And what makes it even more magical? ✨
Pikaia Lodge sits at the heart of its own private giant tortoise reserve, where these gentle giants roam freely in their natural habitat. 🐢🌿
Whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, this is a life-changing journey full of unique, fun, and meaningful moments. 💫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Your unforgettable eco-adventure begins here. Experiences are forever at

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27/05/2025

She swam and walked the islands with the dinosaurs. 🤩 You can’t see the dinos anymore-but you can still meet her.

🐢 The Galápagos green sea turtle has been gliding through these waters for millions of years. She’s older than most species, even older than the islands themselves. A living fossil, still nesting on the same shores where time stands still.

🤔 Did you know the word “Galápago” means “saddle” in old Spanish? It was inspired by the shape of the giant tortoise’s shell, and that’s how the islands got their name.

The Galápagos Islands aren’t just paradise, they’re a portal into Earth’s past, nature’s wildest laboratory. 🐧🦎🐦🐢🦭
This remote volcanic archipelago in the Pacific is scientifically legendary. It was here that Darwin began to ask: Why are animals on each island so different ❓️
That question changed science forever.

The biodiversity here is so rich and unique, it transformed the way we understand life on Earth. 🌎

Marine iguanas dive like lizards of the sea. 🦎
Blue-footed bo***es dance to find love. 💃
Giant tortoises? They live longer than most countries’ histories. 🐢 🤣

🌋 Isolated. Wild. Raw.
Swipe to meet some of the most fascinating locals in the Galápagos…➡️

❓️A question for you:
👉 If you can meet one ancient creature still alive today, which would it be-and why ❓️😕

22/05/2025

✨️ Who protects the stars above? At Zannier Hotels Sonop preserving the night sky is as important as protecting the land it stands on. 
Zannier Sonop-a luxury lodge located on 13,800 private acres of untouched Namib Desert wilderness.

Zannier Hotels Sonop isn’t just designed to disappear into the landscape, it’s built to belong to it.

Once the stomping grounds of British explorers, the lodge channels 1920s safari glamour-but rewrites the narrative with 21st-century values:

🔋 100% solar-powered - 923 solar panels contribute to our carbon-neutral goals. Lights are switched off after 11 PM to conserve energy.

💧 Self-sustained water system - Zannier Sonop is not connected to an external water provider; instead, water is pumped from five boreholes. This ensures a reliable source of fresh water for the land and wildlife.

♻️ Towel and linen reuse programs are in place to minimize water consumption.

🌿 Built entirely on stilts, leaving the desert untouched. The lodge is strategically built to reduce direct impact on the landscape, prevent soil erosion, and preserve biodiversity - all while offering panoramic views of the desert.

🚫 Zero plastic use across the property.

🧖 Back-to-nature wellbeing - spa amenities, including massage oils and treatment creams, are responsibly sourced from a Namibian herbalist in the north, using indigenous plants.

🌌 Preserving the dark skies - outdoor lighting is minimized to reduce light pollution. Each guest receives a small torch attached to their room key for safe, low-impact night navigation.

🦓 Committed to conserving wildlife migration corridors.

🧶 Supporting local communities - guests can purchase handmade crafts, supporting local artisans.

🥗 Locally supplied delights - dining is humble, authentic, and rooted in tradition: herbs from a local farm in Windhoek, fish from Walvis Bay and meat from a nearby farm near Beta.

😍 Namibia, 1920. But reimagined-consciously.

22/05/2025

19/05/2025

Don’t let another year pass you by. 🌍
You’ve always wanted to explore the world... now you can do it in a way that also protects it. JOIN   and let's travel together.

Tourism is responsible for nearly 9% of global greenhouse gas emissions-and over half of that comes from air travel alone.
But that doesn’t mean we stop exploring-it means we need to travel smarter. 🌿

Sustainable travel isn’t a trend. It’s a responsibility-and a beautiful opportunity to:
🌱 Lower your carbon footprint
🏨 Support local, eco-conscious businesses
🌊 Protect marine life from overtourism
🧑‍🌾 Empower communities around the globe

The global ecotourism market is already projected to hit $333 billion by 2027. People are waking up...and you...are you ready to be part of the shift?

👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for real stories, green travel hacks, and ways you can make your next trip more meaningful. Link in bio. ☝️

Plus, BIG surprises 🎁 on their way. 😍💚

 
     
     

19/05/2025

Don’t let another year pass you by. 🌍
You’ve always wanted to explore the world... now you can do it in a way that also protects it. JOIN , and let's travel together.

Tourism is responsible for nearly 9% of global greenhouse gas emissions-and over half of that comes from air travel alone.
But that doesn’t mean we stop exploring-it means we need to travel smarter. 🌿

Sustainable travel isn’t a trend. It’s a responsibility-and a beautiful opportunity to:
🌱 Lower your carbon footprint
🏨 Support local, eco-conscious businesses
🌊 Protect marine life from overtourism
🧑‍🌾 Empower communities around the globe

The global ecotourism market is already projected to hit $333 billion by 2027. People are waking up...and you...are you ready to be part of the shift?

👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for real stories, green travel hacks, and ways you can make your next trip more meaningful. Link in bio. ☝️

Plus, BIG surprises 🎁 on their way. 😍💚

18/05/2025

One Country. Zero Crowds. A Million Stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
📍Namibia-where even the name speaks volumes.
“Namib” means “vast place”-and that’s exactly how it feels.
Wide open. Untouched. Deeply still.
Here, nature looks frozen but everything is alive.
It’s plain, but never empty.
It whispers, it breathes, it surprises. 🤩

No traffic. No selfie sticks. No waitlists for sunsets. 🌅
Just endless space, ancient dunes, and skies so wide they swallow your thoughts.

You’ve heard of safari in Kenya, but have you heard of a desert that feels like Mars? 🔴 Where 900-year-old trees stand dead but never fallen, and ghost towns are slowly swallowed by sand?

There are no fences here.
🐘 The desert is the zoo, and you’re the quiet observer.

Here, time slows down.
Wildlife roams free-desert elephants, oryx, wild horses.
And the stars? 🌟 They don’t twinkle, they burn. 🔥
(You’re in one of the darkest sky reserves on the planet.)

They call it "Light Africa", and it makes sense. There are over 300 days of sunshine a year-it’s literally a solar-powered paradise. ☀️

It’s not Europe’s cobbled charm.
Not Bali’s beach bars.
Not a Caribbean cruise port.

It’s raw. Untamed. Honest.
It’s what Earth looked like before humans tidied it up.

Namibia isn’t for everyone.
It’s for the ones who seek something different.
Those who want to feel small in the best way.
Those who want to wake up to nothing but wind, sand, and possibility.

Here, silence isn’t empty-it’s sacred.
Even your thoughts sound louder. 📢

Curious yet?

15/05/2025

Who is the BIG Daddy? 🤔 What would you name these otherworldly dunes? Let your imagination run wild in the comments below. 👇
Welcome to 📍 Namibia-where Earth paints in light & shadow, where dunes rise like waves frozen in time and each grain of sand tells a story millions of years old. 🧡

📸 These dramatic scenes from the Namib Desert are more than just a photographer’s dream-they’re nature’s canvas, shaped by wind, sun, and silence. Lonely trees & the sharp curves of sun-sculpted dunes...this place feels like another planet.

🌿 Did you know?

⭕️ Namibia is home to the mysterious “fairy circles”.
Found across the Namib Desert, these circles range from 2 to 15 meters wide and appear in vast, almost alien-like patterns. Some believe termites create them, others say it's due to plant competition for water-but the mystery remains unsolved.

The iconic Big Daddy dune in Sossusvlei towers at over 300 meters, making it one of the tallest sand dunes on the planet!

Light, silence, untouched beauty, mysterious landscapes, and diverse wildlife-Namibia delivers.

👇 Drop a 🌵 if Namibia’s now on your travel bucket list!

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14/05/2025

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