6 Apps to Identify Wild Plants and Discover Local Biodiversity

Have you ever stopped along a woodland trail to admire a wildflower, wondered what tree was growing beside a mountain path, or spotted an unfamiliar plant during a walk in the countryside? Learning to recognise the plants around us can make a trip into nature even more rewarding. A simple walk becomes an opportunity to […]

How often have we given up on repairing a household appliance or an electronic device because the repair was too expensive, spare parts were unavailable, or we couldn’t find a technician? The European Union wants to change this. Under the new Right to Repair rules, repairing products is set to become easier and more affordable, […]

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 […]