Dear firstname,
Most people return from holiday fearing what the local weather will have in store for them. We recently experienced the opposite when returning from our Scandinavian honeymoon.
Disembarking the ferry at Harwich, myself and my new husband were overjoyed to find glorious sunshine in the UK having seen very little during our holiday. Well, we did pick Denmark and Sweden, to be fair. And we chose the very two weeks that saw a particularly bad spell of wet weather.
But we weren't off to Denmark and Sweden for sunshine alone. Instead we travelled North to understand what makes things 'work' there. By this we mean cycling cities, quality of life, work/life balance, design, etc. We came back fully inspired and can see why Copenhagen was chosen to host this year's UN Climate Change Conference.
If you want to read our blog about the trip which includes a healthy portion of sweeping generalisations, click here.
So, I now have a new name in keeping with the general eco-theme, and some new plans on the horizon for ecoescape. I hope you'll stay with us and, for now, enjoy some ideas for summer ecoescapes below.
Bye for now,
Laura Greenman
www.ecoescape.org
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Natural building doesn’t get more natural than at the Straw Bale Cabin in East Yorkshire. A long-term project that will soon be joined by a bigger cottage version on the same farm, the Cabin uses locally grown wheat straw for its walls and insulation. Lime rendering keeps the walls natural and allows the building to literally ‘breath’ with its guests. Read on...
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A green conceived build that would impress the most attuned of modern enthusiasts. The local architects have created a lofty interior space which welcomes light and distributes heat evenly. Read on...
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Conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, The Howard is a classically elegant townhouse hotel. The hotel's personal service is fronted by its dedicated team of butlers who will take care of everything: from polishing your shoes to organising your evening entertainment. Read on...
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Glenribbeen Lodge in the south east of Ireland is set at the foot of the Knockmealdown mountain range – famous for its panoramic views from the mountain pass. Guests travelling from the north can enjoy the stunning views before arriving at Glenribbean – a B&B and self-catering apartment on the banks of the River Blackwater, one of Ireland’s best salmon fishing rivers. Read on...
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We're collaborating with Pure Digital to give away ecoescape holidays worth over £2,000. There's no purchase necessary and you can enter the competition on Pure's website here: www.pure.com/lightbulb Good luck!
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