Posts by Frälsa Collective
Mind-blowing Eco-Luxury Hotels in Scandinavia
Widely known for their ecological consciousness, Scandinavians are considered by many to be leaders in green energy generation, organic food production, alternative waste management, and sustainable practices. So, naturally, the Nordic countries are also home to some of the best eco-luxury hotels around. The Nordic eco-tourism movement promises more conscious, sustainable-oriented travel experiences allowing for…
Read MoreWaves of positivity: the health benefits of the ocean’s negative ions
The sound of waves crashing into each other, the smell of sea salt in the nostrils, and the soft texture of sand under our feet – we all know how energizing it can feel to spend even just a few hours by the ocean. For centuries, the healing power of sea air has been studied,…
Read MoreShinrin-Yoku: experience the Japanese forest therapy with a multi-sensory immersion in the woods
Get outside. Fill your eyes with the colors of the woods. Listen to the sound of streams, birds chirping, and the rustling of leaves as the wind blows through the trees. Take notice of the smells that emerge from the thicket. Touch the decades-old bark of the trees and feel the rough texture. This is…
Read MoreWhere to practice Shinrin-Yoku around the world
In the last few years, several paths worldwide have been created to fully enjoy the experience of “forest bathing”. Japan is the obvious destination. The Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest, one of the most beautiful forests in Japan offering eight paths that unravel around the conifers north of Nagoya, was appointed a forest-therapy base by the Forest…
Read MoreYour guide to sustainable tourism; restoring the balance between exploration and conservation
2020, a year never to be forgotten. Travel and exploration were replaced with lockdowns and curfews, normality felt like a distant dream, and time stood still as a series of unprecedented events unfolded around us. What has been made clear during this time, is our need to getaway, to escape into nature and rejuvenate. We…
Read MoreIs Slow Travel the New Luxury Travel?
A quick guide to embrace slowness in your next adventure The philosophy promoting a “slow” lifestyle is built on the idea that by taking the time to experience cuisine, design, wine, nature, or cities one can develop a deeper appreciation of the things that make life great. Slowness has conquered the world of food over…
Read MoreItaly’s “diffused hotels”
How rethinking hospitality is saving the country’s medieval villages How many times, while walking through the narrow streets of a quaint, charming Italian village, have you wondered what the interiors of historical homes look like? Peeking through open windows is no longer necessary to satisfy your curiosity – now you can sleep in them. Diffused…
Read MoreCan Luxury be Sustainable?
Fashion adds so much to the world. The industry gives us style, excitement, a medium for personal expression. The clothes we wear can make us feel beautiful or powerful or unique. But not all that the fashion industry contributes is good. Sadly, the fashion industry also produces an incredible amount of waste and pollution into…
Read MoreSustainable Denim
Apair of jeans comes across as one of the most nondescript items in our wardrobes, and yet carry so much weight when it comes to our everyday outfits. Once you’ve found the perfect fit, it’s a garment that follows you over the years, and it’s hard to deny that when we can’t think of anything…
Read MoreScandinavian Fashion – Where Luxury and Sustainability Meet
Scandinavian companies lead the way to a sustainable fashion that encompasses the industry’s social, economic, and environmental impact. Nordic fashion shows us that luxury and sustainability can cohabitate. Scandinavian Fashion Sets the Sustainability Bar High The last decade has seen a rise of Scandinavian fashion brands that promote eco-friendly practices and care for the people…
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