Author: Silvia Ombellini

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 […]

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 […]

From the exhibition In Minor Keys to artworks exploring the relationship between people and the environment: four ways to discover a Biennale that challenges how we inhabit the world and invites us to rediscover the value of small things I returned just a few days ago from Venice, where I visited the 61st Art Biennale. Among […]

A family story, centuries-old olive trees and a hillside overlooking the sea: an interview with the owners of La Collina di San Rocco Just a short distance from the sea in Nervi, Genoa, yet immersed in the green hills, La Collina di San Rocco preserves a landscape shaped by olive trees, terraced hillsides, dry-stone walls […]

Among the Atlantic islands, Gran Canaria has a way of surprising you at every turn. Golden beaches, volcanic mountains, nature trails and small villages where age-old traditions are still part of everyday life make the island an inviting place to slow down and reconnect with nature. There are many ways to plan a trip to […]

Young people report a stronger intention to travel sustainably, but older generations seem more likely to turn these intentions into concrete actions. New research opens a reflection on the relationship between intentions and behaviours Sustainability is increasingly present in travellers’ choices. But there can be a gap between what we say we want to do […]

In June, we told you about the 2026 edition of IT.A.CÀ Migrants and Travelers – Festival of Responsible Tourism and this year’s theme, “Geographies of Peace – mobility/CSR across borders and cultures”. Now the Festival continues its journey across Italy and, in October, invites the public to discover seven territories, with a programme combining walking […]

On October 3, we will be at EcoLogica, the event that will transform Progetto Manifattura in Rovereto into a laboratory of ideas, experiences, and good practices. You’ll find us there with a game dedicated to travelers and a talk on responsible hospitality. And there will be a whole program to discover, exploring biodiversity, mobility, the […]

World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27. This year, among the initiatives inviting us to reflect on the relationship between tourism, rights and responsibility, there is also the webinar “Ethical Tourism: Travelling Without Financing Genocide & Apartheid”, organized by the No Room for Genocide campaign. Travel brings people, places and communities into contact. For […]