Espalier Trees: A Tradition Worth Rediscovering

Espalier trees are a tradition worth rediscovering, offering an age-old way to bring architecture and nature together. This growing technique makes the most of walls, gardens and courtyards, using vertical space to create green corners even where ground space is limited. Espalier trees: an ancient technique worth rediscovering Known as espalier in Belgium and France, […]

Doris tells the story of Rifugio di Mare and its connection with the local area, through nature, history and the traditions of Porto Conte Park There are places where simply arriving is enough to feel that something changes. The noise of everyday life fades away, the air is filled with the scent of Mediterranean scrub […]

The greener version of a trip is usually the fiddlier one to book. The small, sustainable guesthouses often aren’t on the big platforms and travelling by public transport usually involve multiple tickets. These all arrive as emails, scattered across months of inbox by the time you leave. Many careful travellers print the lot only to […]

Most people who land in Costa Rica drive straight past Cartago. The highway from San José points toward the beaches and the volcano resorts of La Fortuna, and the old colonial capital sits just 25 kilometres east of the airport, quietly doing its own thing at 1,400 metres above sea level. That is precisely why […]

Some places have a way of surprising visitors of all ages. You can venture underground into an unexpected world, then wander through a town’s streets and discover stories passed down through the centuries. Castellana Grotte, in the heart of Apulia, is one such destination. Here, karst landscapes, age-old traditions, local cuisine and outdoor adventures come […]

From the Tuscan lagoons to the Sicilian salt pans, through the forests of Cilento and the mountains of the Biella area, Italy is home to extraordinary places where nature takes centre stage. WWF oases protect precious environments that support biodiversity and offer the opportunity to observe landscapes, plants and animals up close, many of which […]

Clear waters for swimming, forests reaching down to the riverbanks, mountains on the horizon and small stone villages. In central Portugal, summer (and not only summer) offers an alternative to the Atlantic’s busy beaches: the praias fluviais, river beaches scattered along rivers, streams and inland lakes. Here, a day by the river can become an opportunity […]

Planning a sustainable trip a few months in advance gives you time to choose your destinations carefully, find a small accommodation surrounded by nature, and organise your journeys by train or with a rental bicycle. But when you book ahead, it’s also worth considering what might change before departure: an unexpected personal situation, unfavourable weather […]

In Italy, there are places that seem to hold a story of their own. Hidden corners among woods, rocks and ancient villages, where the boundary between nature, art and imagination becomes almost impossible to distinguish. They are magical and secret places, and among them it is impossible not to mention Bomarzo, in the Tuscia area of northern […]

A sunny autumn weekend, a bicycle, and the desire to discover a different side of Florence. From the city’s squares to the Certosa del Galluzzo, via museums, country lanes and panoramic terraces, this itinerary surprised us with its variety of landscapes and experiences. Florence is a city that never seems to stop surprising you. Even […]