Category Archives: curiosity

Have you ever stopped along a woodland trail to admire a wildflower, wondered what tree was growing beside a mountain path, or spotted an unfamiliar plant during a walk in the countryside? Learning to recognise the plants around us can make a trip into nature even more rewarding. A simple walk becomes an opportunity to […]

How often have we given up on repairing a household appliance or an electronic device because the repair was too expensive, spare parts were unavailable, or we couldn’t find a technician? The European Union wants to change this. Under the new Right to Repair rules, repairing products is set to become easier and more affordable, […]

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, […]

From the Tuscan lagoons to the Sicilian salt pans, through the forests of Cilento and the mountains of the Biella area, Italy is home to extraordinary places where nature takes centre stage. WWF oases protect precious environments that support biodiversity and offer the opportunity to observe landscapes, plants and animals up close, many of which […]

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 […]

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 […]

From 2028, ETS2, the new European emissions trading system, will be fully operational, mainly covering fuels used in buildings and road transport This is an important step in the European Union’s strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The introduction of the new system may also affect the cost of fuels used every day by […]

Picture a small-town café where the price of a morning coffee creeps up season after season because so many of the customers at the next table are on holiday. Nobody is doing anything wrong, yet over time the regulars find it harder to keep their usual seat. Learning how to support the local economy without […]