Whether you're admiring stunning landscapes from a train window, discovering hidden natural gems while hiking, cycling through remote villages, gliding silently across the water in a kayak, or chatting with locals on a bus – traveling without using a plan allows you to experience nature, culture, and people in an intense and climate-friendly way. Travel sustainably – capture the moment and win great prizes!

On the occasion of today's World Environment Day, Naturefriends International is drawing attention to the importance of an intact natural environment for people and the economy. A functioning ecosystem is an indispensable basis for tourism. This year's focus on ‘plastic pollution’ once again emphasizes the urgency of concrete measures – also in the travel and leisure industry.

On International Women's Day, the 8th of March, Naturefriends International (NFI) draws attention to the precarious
working situation of girls and women in global tourism and the need for effective measures and tasks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. Unfortunately, equal rights, power and chances are far from being a reality in tourism.

On the occasion of today's World Tourism Day, Naturefriends International (NFI) emphasises its call for a sustainable transformation of tourism as part of the shift towards a culture of peace and cooperation.

A united voice for a peaceful future for all people

"Naturefriends for Peace" was the motto of the 10th Annual Conference of Naturefriends International (NFI), which took place on 14th September in Heerlen, the Netherlands. "We all want peace and an end to the suffering of the civilian population – be it in Ukraine, Palestine or in the numerous other conflict spots where weapons are being used," said NFI President Manfred Pils in his opening statement.