Christmas Market Foodie Guide

Posted on December 16, 2019

As we become more aware of the environmental impact that factory farming has, more of us are making the switch and going meatless. However, when the festive season hits it can be hard to know where to look for veggie options. We’ve taken a look and the top 10 festive treats for you to try on your travels - so whether you’re in the northern Alps at Salzburg’s Christmas Market or exploring the birthplace of ‘Good King Wenceslaus’ himself in Prague, there’s plenty of veggie options to try that will look great on the Insta feed.

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Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide

Posted on December 03, 2019

Tis’ the season for comfort food, watching reruns of Love Actually and endless hours roaming around the shops for the best gifts. Although Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, it can also be one of the most wasteful, leaving a huge impact on the environment.

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The Urban Beach Clean

Posted on November 18, 2019

Alpha has joined forces with global marine charity, Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), to raise awareness of the shocking impact waste has on our oceans.

Protecting marine life is an important part of sustainability and (if you didn’t know), it’s something very close to our hearts. So far, with your help, we have managed to raise over £12,000 for the WDC, which has gone towards The SEALIFE Trust Beluga Sanctuary Project. For more information on this incredible mission to relocate two whales from captivity, click here. Read more

Who needs Halloween when you’ve got Unblocktober?

Posted on September 23, 2019

October is no longer just the month of Halloween – it’s also Unblocktober (you heard it here first!).

Important Information for customers about Thomas Cook

Posted on September 21, 2019

Following the news that Thomas Cook has gone into administration, we here at Alpha would like to clarify what is available to policyholders:

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Travelling as a Vegan or Vegetarian

Posted on July 24, 2019

According to finder.com, 7% of the UK population are vegetarian, making it the most common non-meat diet. With 4% of population following a pescatarian diet and 1% on the vegan diet, around 6.5 million British adults are totally meat-free. Research suggests that by the end of 2019, around 12 million Brits (22%) will follow a non-meat diet of some sort. Read more

We’re Drowning in an Unsustainable Ocean

Posted on June 21, 2019

WE’RE DROWNING THE OCEAN. Okay, that got your attention. Right about now you might be thinking “What? Drowning the ocean? The ocean is made of water, it can’t drown.” In fact, you’re beginning to question your entire existence. Is everything you’ve ever been told… a lie!? Most probably not, but if you were ever told that the ocean can’t drown, not only do you have some strange conversations, but yeah, you were lied to. Read more

Sustainable Tourism Attractions 2019

Posted on June 14, 2019

The world is in big trouble. Climate change, global destruction and unsustainable practices seem to be plastered all over the news every day. I mean, it’s even all over our social media channels. Our Instagram feeds are filled daily with a plethora of accounts looking for likes in exchange for donations, claiming to preserve the rainforest and schemes to rid the oceans of plastic. Read more

Destinations that might not be around in 2029

Posted on June 01, 2019

Tourism isn’t just hotels, restaurants and tacky souvenir gifts- it’s a fundamental asset in boosting a country’s economy, creating jobs for locals and covering public service costs. So, before we start knocking tourism, let us make this perfectly clear- TOURISM CAN BE GREAT. However, a lack of consideration on sustainability from holidaymakers is having a detrimental effect on many of our favourite holiday hot-spots. Read more

The Best Places to Spend Your Bank Holiday Weekend

Posted on May 20, 2019

The final May bank holiday is just around the corner, so what better excuse than to get away for a long weekend? There are so many amazing cities just waiting to be explored and to make it even better - it doesn't take a ridiculously long time to get there! Read more