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A journey through the painted villages of Italy

There are in Italy beautiful villages, characterized by murals telling their history of ancient traditions. The Italian Association of Painted Villages, have censed all of them and we have decided to visit five of them. But do not stop here, and start discovering Italy’s most hidden corner, that perhaps are the most beautiful too. Orgosolo, Sardinia Between social […]

After the earthquake the flowering of Castelluccio di Norcia is back

Citizens and the farmers of Castelluccio di Norcia have tried to save their village: they have, in part, succeeded. Even this year, the lucky tourists could admire the incredible flourishing of lentils. It all seemed lost after the October 30th earthquake. The roads were impractical, sowing seemed impossible. But the village did not give up, and […]

Aosta Valley: an Italian region that will surprise you

Between Castles and Mines, ancient canyon routes and ecological B & B, we will discover the amazing Aosta Valley, an Italian region famous for its ski slopes, which also contains many other wonders. Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy, but also the perfect destination for an eco-sustainable travel, to explore a territory of dazzling […]

Why reduce water consumption

We are surrounded by water, yet the fresh one, which we can use for civic, agricultural, industrial and recreational uses, is less than one percent. Theoretically, it is constantly renewed from the evaporation and precipitation cycle but because of man’s activities the quality of it is degrading more and more, and climate change will lead to a significant decrease […]

Given, the story of a world-traveling family

Amion and Daize and their two children, Given and True, are a special family that has made their life a travel around the world – director Jess Bianchi’s documentary tell us about their story. “I do hope the film will inspire people to break from whatever, like, block they have in their life. Whether it’s a family […]

Donkeys, from pet-therapy to green holidays

Donkeys, docile animals that allow us to rediscover the slowness and ability to get in touch with others. Here is where to spend a green holiday with them in Italy. After the mechanization of agriculture, donkeys began to disappear. We thought we no longer needed them, but how wrong we were! In the 1950s, donkeys […]

Longing slow Tuscany: destination Camaiore

5 tips for a mini-holiday in authentic Tuscany, among tastings and pilgrimages Let’s go for an eco-friendly weekend in Tuscany. Possibly by train, even better if by electric car or bicycle. Staying on a deluxe farm in the hills, with pool and local specialty: here is our offer for an unforgettable weekend, discovering a less touristy, simply authentic and slow, […]

Holidays in a straw house: everything you wanted to know

Have you ever wanted to have a straw house? Let’s discover together everything you need to know about this exceptional material and the experience of who decided to use it for their own home and B&B. Building practices and energy consumption in our homes account for nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. It […]

Dog friendly holiday by the sea in Marche (Italy)

A destination that’s still little known, an alternative to the more expensive destinations in the south of Italy: Marche region offers long sandy coasts and steep cliffs that plunge into the blue waters, a few steps from the historic centers and the rolling hills as a backdrop. And the region also represents the perfect destination for people […]

10,000 trees to reforest the island of Pantelleria

A crowdfunding campaign has begun for Pantelleria, the Black Pearl of the Mediterranean, with the goal of planting 10,000 trees. It was May 29, 2016, when an arson hit the Great Mountain and the south-central part of the island of Pantelleria, off the coast of Sicily. It took four days to extinguish the fire that destroyed more […]