Author: Alessia Framba

Nestled in the pre-Alpine area of the Orobie, crossed by the river that gives it its name, the Imagna Valley is a green paradise to discover. Between culture, sport, nature, relaxation and typical cuisine, everyone can find their own dimension. The Imagna Valley is the ideal destination for those who approach the world of slow […]

Last June 9th, the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines has become part of the World Network of reserves “Man and Biosphere” Mab UNESCO. Walking through its woods will instantly make you realize the reason why. The paths drawn among the dense trees, the unexpected views, the long stretches of blueberries and blackberries, the streams of fairy tales, make […]

Discover more than four thousand kilometers of walking paths from Budapest to Santiago de Compostela, to the ocean “After years of work our dream became true, we connected Budapest (Aquincum, the eastern border of the Roman Empire, the limes Pannonicus ) with Santiago de Compostela and the end of the world (Finisterre) in a single journey.  We […]

The tipping points for global warming are points of no return, beyond which it would be difficult to maintain the optimal state of the environment. If these irreversible changes took place, the climate would change with effects on all the Earth’s ecosystems. As for the latest scientific information summarized in 2018 and 2019 IPCC reports, even […]

Pietrasanta, a city of many facets. At the foot of the Apuan Alps, on the slopes of the hill of Sala, it represents a meeting point between ancient history and modern art. Why don’t you try to discover it in an eco-sustainable way? An ancient village in the province of Lucca, Pietrasanta has earned the […]

Overtourism: one of the words that people use most in recent years. In effect, more and more often, tourist destinations suffer from overtourism, tourism overcrowding. Places that everyone wants to see because they are “famous”. Movie scenes shot in locations (such as Lake Braies) that now attract hordes of tourists looking for a short trip. Simply, they […]

A perfect mix of creativity, recycling, and sustainability. All in an Eco-B&B that promotes slow tourism in  Valle Imagna. We interviewed Letizia Invernizzi, owner of EcoBnB Botton d’Oro To recycle and give new life to objects. This is the philosophy of B&B Botton d’Oro and its owner, Letizia Invernizzi. After her thesis on slow tourism in Valle […]

Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that retain the heat emitted by the earth’s surface, atmosphere, and clouds. These gases can have a natural or anthropogenic origin and their properties cause a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. What is the greenhouse effect? The greenhouse effect is a normal and essential phenomenon for the […]

Sleeping in a treehouse or in a barrel? In a real castle or in a suite on the sea? Spending a night under the stars or in an ice igloo? Discover the most unusual and romantic eco-hotels for your Valentine’s getaway Valentine’s Day is dedicated to lovers, everybody knows it. On this special day, you […]

Let’s move on with our trip trough fairy-tale woods, centuries-old trees, and magical landscapes. Here we are in Pratomagno, a mountain range that rises between Valdarno Superiore and Casentino, north-west of Arezzo, to finally reach Florence. Its white and majestic shape overlooks Valdarno. Two days walking through the forests of Pratomagno Let’s discover its beauties […]