Author: Chiara Marras

There is a Sardinia that goes far beyond postcard beaches, crowded August resorts and the island’s most photographed itineraries. It is a Sardinia made of quiet villages, raw earth houses, local products prepared according to ancient traditions, gardens, restored historic homes, and refuges between the sea and the Mediterranean scrub. It is the island you […]

Some places do not always appear in the most classic travel guides, yet they know how to surprise those looking for a different, slower journey. The Middle Volturno Valley, in the heart of Alto Casertano, is one of these still little-known corners of Campania. Here, the Volturno River flows through hills, historic villages, olive groves, […]

There are places in Liguria that seem made for slowing down. Moneglia, nestled along the Riviera di Levante between the blue of the sea and the green of the headlands, is one of them: a compact, elegant village where life still flows at a gentle pace. Here you can alternate days on the beach with […]

There are destinations that do not rely on iconic attractions or world-famous monuments, yet still manage to win you over slowly, through picturesque views, romantic atmospheres and breathtaking landscapes. Fossombrone, in the heart of the province of Pesaro and Urbino, is one of them: a small, bright town crossed by the Metauro River and surrounded […]

The Montello, a gentle wooded hill in the heart of the province of Treviso, is one of those places that invites you to slow down: an intimate, lesser-known destination where nature takes center stage. Here you won’t find noisy attractions or crowded itineraries, but ancient forests, quiet roads and small local farms that tell the […]

Sometimes, all it takes is moving just a few kilometers away from the city to rediscover the slow rhythm of nature. Around Buttigliera Alta, you’ll find beautiful hikes, perfect for those looking for trekking near Turin surrounded by greenery. Here, at the gateway to the Susa Valley, the landscape changes quickly: urban streets give way […]

There are places where you don’t need a plan. You just arrive, slow down, and let the landscape guide you. The hills of Pescara are exactly like this: a soft weave of olive groves, vineyards, and ancient villages, where every road leads to an unexpected discovery. Here, travel is not about ticking off attractions, but […]

There are places where nature is not just a backdrop, but a living presence you can feel with every step. Monte Amiata, an extinct volcano in southern Tuscany, is one of them: an unspoiled area made of ancient forests, small villages and rural traditions that tell a story of slow and conscious travel. Here you’ll […]

If you’re looking for a truly serene and intimate place to spend time together, start here: the Valle Maira. Forget crowded spas, standard hotels and over-touristed destinations. If what you really want is to disconnect, slow down and find space just for the two of you, this hidden valley in Piedmont is a surprisingly perfect […]

Let me tell you this as someone who lives on an island within an island. There is something truly magical about islands. Maybe it’s the fact that you have to cross the sea to reach them, leaving something behind, or that subtle feeling of being somewhere else, completely. Islands move at a different rhythm. Slower, […]