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Katharina Hogenkamp, a German journalist and translator living in London, writes about fashion and sustainability in Europe and around the world. In her new column for the wearness, she reflects on the challenges of the throw-away society, the power of the community, and how to inspire other women for change. In her second column for thewearness.com, she writes about the fires in the Amazon rainforest and the importance of native forests for the climate and the future of mankind.
Super relaxed Boho Beach Hotel directly on the beach of Santa Cruz on the west coast of Portugal. The Noah Surf House is perfect for families with children, but also for hip Twenty- and Thirtysomethings who want to get out for a long weekend. Particularly great: sustainability is a top priority here. Cork serves as insulation material in the house, the infinity pool is heated with solar cells, rainwater is collected and used for flushing the toilets and watering the plants. Most of the food served for breakfast or in the restaurant comes from the house's own organic garden, and the napkins are made of compostable paper.
Two sisters and the project close to their hearts: Lisa Grindmayer and Steffi Haßelbeck grow regional and seasonal products on their idyllic farm near Munich and process them into high-quality food. Everything here revolves around sustainability and proximity to nature. In the next step, they want to prepare delicious dishes for their guests at "Farm-to-Table" events, of course, using only ingredients from the farm. Domestic cuisine, but interpreted differently.
Pure deceleration in a very special hideaway in Apulia. In the remote village of Gagliano del Capo, Francesco Petrucci carefully renovated his 150-year-old Palazzo, which has been family-owned for five generations. He transformed the Palazzo Daniele into a stylish little hotel with nine spacious suites and exceptional art and design objects. An ingenious mix of historical and modern elements: Each of the suites is furnished in a minimalist style with splendid ceiling frescoes and mosaic floors. Overlooking either the piazza, the green courtyards or the pool area.
