Author: Silvia Ombellini

Living without a car is possible and actually there are so many people getting around by foot, by bike or by public transport all around the world. But there are places where, more than a personal choice, moving around sustainably is a philosophy of life and driving a car is not allowed anymore. There are […]

Some months ago we discovered the amazing nature of Mercantour National Park in France. In that occasion we stopped in a nice local refuge inside the park, where we tasted zero miles chees and special wine, and we visited amazing tree houses surrounded by nature. We also discovered that French National Parks launched the Spirit National Park, a […]

From September 1st to 6 2015, we are going to travel to a greener future. It’s called Eco Future, and is the exhibition dedicated to eco-sustainablility and self-construction. The location is perfect: the beautiful hills of Umbria, halfway between Gubbio and Perugia, at the eco-friendly village Libera Università di Alcatraz. The most innovative people of Italy in the field of ecology […]

Do you love holidays in contact with nature but do not give up comfort? Discover 15 ecological and beautiful glamping in Italy! It’s a tent, but comfortable as a home. Have you ever heard of Glamping? The word comes from a combination of ‘camping’ and ‘Glamour’ and is the new frontier of outdoor vacations.  The […]

All art is but imitation of nature, Seneca said almost 2000 years ago. And of course, when we find ourselves in front of the nature we often feel to contemplate one of the bestDo It also happens in front of Dolomites: you are surprised by their beauty, like a huge natural sculpture. Can you imagine the Dolomites […]

Sustainable tourism could be the key to let discover to travelers from all the World the Italian excellence, in culture, arts, scenery and food, protecting the environment and enriching local communities. If also you belive in that, the appointment is the next 1-2-3 October at the national railway museum Pietrarsa, in the beautiful Bay of […]

Every year on June 2nd is the World Day for Responsible Tourism. This year’s theme (9° edition of the World Day for Responsible Tourism) is communication and marketing. Sustainable tourism should become mandatory, experts say. Yet many non-profit organizations and NGOs denounce the green-washing of the big multinational corporations of the tourism. There is a big difference between […]

“Know that when you commence your Itaca expedition, the journey will be long, rich in adventure and experience” (Kostantin Kavafis) Unlike your typical festival with stand and pavillions, IT.A.CA Festival of Responsible Tourism in Italy involves 2 weeks of events, itineraries and conferences, related with responsible and sustainable tourism. Biking, trekking with donkeys, hiking, slow […]

Nature as you do not expect, told through the eyes of the most talented photographers in the world. 100 are the images of nature rewarded by international competition Wildlife photographer of the year they are on display at the Fort of Bard, in the Aosta Valley, up to June 2, 2015. 100 pictures to show […]

Today the world celebrates Earth Day. This year our Earth Day began in Sicily last weekend, where we discussed about Sustainability and Tourism of future in the Botanical Garden of Palermo. Today, the Earth Day’s 45th anniversary, let’s watch the Earth from space with this amazing video that shows our planet in all its beauty: […]