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Curiosities and news, suggestion for travel (also for free), unusual places to visit, from the ghost towns to the disappeared islands, amazing stories of travel, by bicycle, by foot, donkey, horse back or canoa.
On Google Maps come the eco-sustainable paths
Reaching your favorite destination by reducing the environmental impact of your trip is now easier, thanks to the Google Maps eco-friendly paths ! Now we all are familiar with the Google Maps application: there are those who use it to find the fastest way to work, or to avoid getting stuck in traffic thanks to […]
Continue readingIn Nepal to Create Sustainable Tourism Itineraries
Authentic experiences and green itineraries… Here is Nepal told by Marco, Virginia and Arianna. In September 2022, four students from the University of Trento attending the master’s degree course in Sustainability and Tourism Management left for Nepal for an internship at a local travel agency. At Ecobnb we interviewed three of them, Marco, Virginia and […]
Continue readingHow to Visit San Quirico d’Orcia in a Sustainable Way
San Quirico d’Orcia is a charming medieval village located in Tuscany, known for its scenic beauty, architecture and history. This small town is located in the Val d’Orcia, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004, and is an ideal destination for those who love nature, art and history. If you are planning a […]
Continue readingHow to Make Your Next Vacation a Sustainable and Conscious Experience
Vacations are a great way to relax, unwind, and explore new places. We all love to let our hair down and not worry about anything while on vacation. However, it’s important to remember that our travel choices can have a significant impact on the environment and local communities. From the amount of water we use […]
Continue readingWhy Cob Houses are so Amazing
Cob houses are amazing and sustainable: Victor Jacquet of the Architecture Naturelle association explains it to us in this interview Cob houses are homes constructed using a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water. This traditional building technique dates back centuries and has recently gained popularity as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional […]
Continue readingVal di Sole: Towards a more sustainable Valley
Val di Sole, together with Val di Non, is one of the “noce” valleys. These are so nicknamed because of the river Noce, the torrent that flows impetuously, crossing the Val di Sole and jumping into the lake of Santa Giustina in Val di Non. Speaking of water, the Noce River has been included in […]
Continue readingHow Eco-Tourism Is Promoting Cultural Exchange
There is no greater joy than discovering the world and all the wonders it hides. The great thing is everyone can travel these days. But, to a great extent, globalization and availability can negatively impact our beloved globe called Earth. So, what are we doing about that? We’re traveling sustainably! Besides helping Earth get a […]
Continue readingWhat are the best villages in the world?
What are the best villages in the world? The World Tourism Organization drew up a list of those villages and towns that in the past year made the best use of tourism to develop the local economy, promote their culture and protect the environment. From Ecuador to Morocco, from Italy to South Korea. The 32 […]
Continue readingHow to write a persuasive essay about environment?
How much writing do you think you’ll do in college? A lot – and persuasive writing is one of them. Interestingly, students who write more achieve higher levels of learning, satisfaction, and student-faculty interaction. But this knowledge does not make it any easier. Many students don’t even know where to begin from. Luckily, we do. […]
Continue readingBrisighella: the Village Of The Three Hills
Discover Brisighella one of the most beautiful villages in Italy thanks to the green, the paths, the stairs carved in chalk Brisighella has just over 7.000 inhabitants and is located in the province of Ravenna. It is 115 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Tuscan Emilian Apennines. Why is it called the […]
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