I am thrilled to share that the 2026 Regenerative Tourism Guide is available from today and that my work's findings from many years of developing practical regenerative models are part of this robust and multidisciplinary volume.The chapter 29 in Part III. Systems and Design – Building Regenerative Models talks about our pioneering work t...
Ikaria can be called the Greeks' favourite alternative Greek island. Named after the legendary Icarus who famously flew too close to the sun, it is unique in many ways: a Blue Zone regarding the longevity of its inhabitants, a Red Zone regarding their political preferences, and a Fun Zone regarding its famous feasts, the "Panigyria" of Ikaria, buil...
Zero emissions aviation is taking too long to arrive. Already, four decades ago, on April 23, 1988, a world record for human-powered flight -- still standing -- was set: 3 hrs 54 minutes and 115 km. It was the culmination of years of research at MIT, into aerodynamics, lightweight structures and human physiology. Inspired by the ancient Greek ...
The village of Vamvakou is one of the most successful examples of regeneration in Greece, which has also included Roots Tourism. Founded in the 15th century, this medieval village in Mount Parnonas, Laconia (Peloponnese), reached a population peak of 1,500 in the late 19th century. Emigration to Greek cities and abroad gradually eroded the local ec...
When it comes to Overtourism, the neoliberal win-win recipe seems to be "focus on the rich few". This also seems to be the case with the Acropolis, where exclusive private tours are once more offered at dawn or at dusk, before the unlucky hordes, and will cost the rich and famous a trifling 5,000 Euros per group of 5 (max) compared to the ordinary ...
Roots tourism is often described as a journey of reconnection with family history, ancestral memory, and a place once left behind. But for many diaspora visitors, the most meaningful part of the experience is not simply seeing monuments or landscapes. It is finding family names, tracing old homes, understanding local traditions, and hearing ho...
The forthcoming EU Green Claims Directive will require any voluntary environmental claim or label used in B2C marketing in the EU to be specific, evidence‑based, independently verified, and transparently communicated, with significant penalties for greenwashing. Its aims are positive, although it would be best to have mandatory laws rather than foc...
The international conference "National Parks, Local Communities and Collaboration", held at Palmse Manor to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Lahemaa National Park, brought together representatives of national parks, local communities, researchers, and sustainable tourism initiatives from across the Baltic States and Europe.The highlight of the two...
Tired of getting into circular arguments with die-hard fossil fuel supporters about the 'unsustainability' and fake greenness of electric vehicles (EVs) I decided to do a little research. Some key findings for your own conversations and debates! EVs do indeed have an environmental footprint. According to a landmark International Energy Ag...
"The fox fell silent and looked at the Little Prince for a while. "Please... tame me!" she said." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le Petit Prince (1943).Wildlife is supposed to be wild, not habituated. Yet, highly intelligent wild animals that are dietary generalists, like foxes, are very prone to habituation in high-visitation natural ...
