Three countries times three houses - that's nine different house stories: Zittau-based photographer Rafael Sampedro has portrayed people who live or work in Umgebindehouses, who accommodate guests or are in the process of saving a house. He expresses the variety of uses and the special features of the building style. Above all, however, the relationship between the people and their houses becomes tangible. We get an idea of the power of this folk architecture: the heart of the house beats in the warm log cabin - the soul of the border triangle is given space in the Umgebindehouse.

TExTOUR is a project rooted in the past, with its traditions and heritage, but projected to the future. Looking forward, beyond the end of the project itself, TExTOUR is implementing a series of strategies to facilitate the replicability and upscaling of its methods.

In our latest episode of the Meet TExTOUR series, we had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Plugge from Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutsche Fachwerkstadte.

The Workshop of the Small Gastronomy School, held on November 18th, was an engaging and informative event within the framework of the TExTOUR project. The event involved more than 20 young individuals alongside 3 local food producers at the welcoming Kisin estate in the rural area of Trebinje.

TExTOUR is an EU-funded project that co-designs pioneering and sustainable cultural tourism strategies to improve deprived areas in Europe and beyond. Through the experience of its eight pilot sites, the project developed a 7-step methodology for local communities who want to develop their tourism sector through their heritage resources.

The TExTOUR Newsletter is back: join us in the heart of cities and communities committed to sustainable tourism. What's happening in our journey? Discover the latest updates and get ready to make a difference! In the upcoming newsletter, we'll unveil compelling stories of communities transforming tourism, along with valuable tips on how you can contribute to a more responsible world of travel. Don't miss this opportunity for inspiration and change.