Category Archives: curiosity

The train from Bangkok takes about seven hours to reach Ban Krut, and that is the first thing worth saying about the place. You can get here without flying. The village sits 380 kilometres south of the capital on the southern railway line, and it has its own station, which means the entire journey from […]

Every autumn in the Apennine woods above Pistoia I meet people carrying baskets, and most of them are worried about the wrong thing. The question always arrives in the same form. Should I cut the mushroom at the base, or twist it out of the ground? People ask it anxiously, as though one answer spares […]

There are places you discover during a trip. And then there are those you return to, year after year, until they begin to feel a little like your own. Levanto is one of them. I have been coming back here every year for more than twenty years. In all this time, I have seen the […]

Discover how to explore remote wilderness destinations with safety, awareness, and respect for the environment through careful planning and responsible travel choices Walking through a forest often feels like listening to the heartbeat of the planet. The sound of leaves beneath your feet can calm the mind, while fresh air restores a sense of balance […]

The hospitality industry plays an important role in protecting some of the planet’s most beautiful and fragile coastal ecosystems. Coastal tourism depends on beaches, dunes, coral reefs, seagrass meadows, wetlands and coastal forests, but these environments are increasingly threatened by pollution, habitat loss, overdevelopment and climate change. For accommodation providers, this creates an important responsibility […]

Most tourists come to Bilbao for the Guggenheim. We came for the coast. More precisely, we came to Sopelana, a small seaside town north of Bilbao, drawn by its beaches, spectacular cliffs and Atlantic waves, perfect for surfing. As passionate surfers, it felt natural to choose a place where the sea could take center stage. […]

Escaping to the countryside is one of the most rewarding ways to travel sustainably. Whether it’s a family-run agriturismo surrounded by vineyards, a tiny house hidden in the forest, a mountain refuge, or an eco-lodge overlooking a protected natural area, rural accommodations offer something increasingly rare: space, silence, and a genuine connection with nature and […]

A place made famous by Game of Thrones, it is now also one of Europe’s best examples of sustainable visitor management. It proves that limiting access can protect nature, enhance the visitor experience, and preserve a unique heritage for future generations. There are places that seem to belong more to imagination than reality. San Juan […]

Renting a car can look like the simplest way to see Albania. The country is compact, the coast is spectacular and stopping wherever you like is appealing. Yet choosing not to rent a car can transform the journey into a slower, more immersive travel experience. A car is not the only practical option. Intercity coaches, […]

When it comes to losing weight, people often think only about calories and restrictions. In reality, our bodies have sophisticated natural mechanisms that regulate hunger and fullness. Certain foods, especially plant-based ones that are rich in fiber and minimally processed, can support these processes and help us eat in a more balanced way. The good […]