Category Archives: curiosity
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.

Are You an Artist? Find Out the Open Call for Creatives in Sicily!
“ContaminAzioni” is an open call for artists (and not only). Join the call to stay for free in Sicily sharing your ideas and projects The ContaminAzioni open call is directed not only to artists but also to designers, scholars, artisans or nature lovers… of any nationality, with many dreams and ideas to share. The project offers a […]
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5 Most Eco-Friendly Destinations to Visit
Eco-friendly destinations are a major need in the modern world. There are eco-conscious ways to live, from eco-friendly clothing to sustainable power sources. It may be hard to believe, but there are eco-friendly destinations all over the world. From eco-conscious living to environmentally friendly places you can visit, it is never too late for anyone […]
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A Green Look into the Future of Our Planet from the Sustainability Gallery at MUSE
Green growth: what can we do to achieve it? The new sustainability gallery at MUSE in Trento (Italy) shows the possible future scenarios of our planet One of the most significant issues of recent years is that concerning sustainable development and green growth. Because of different phenomena, like fires and deforestation, the planet is going towards […]
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Should Zoos Be Closed?
Zoos are structures in which various animals are exhibited inside fences or cages. Although many zoos carry out education and research activities, the exhibition makes a lot of people wonder how ethical it is to keep animals in captivity, in order to be admired by visitors. Is there a better way to preserve biodiversity and […]
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Sustainable Christmas gifts: Adopt an olive tree in Dalmatia
Experience one of the most flavorful aspects of Croatian culture. Adopt an olive tree in Dalmatia for a year, support a sustainable farmer and make a positive impact. Gift an olive tree this Christmas Christmas is coming and now is the perfect time to adopt an olive tree in Dalmatia. Spoil a friend or family […]
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Upcycling in Marolles Flea Market
If you pass by Brussels, you cannot miss the Marolles flea market that takes place in Jeu de Balle square. You can find a lot of second-hand objects that you can give a new life to. Find the best unique pieces! When? The Marolles Flea Market takes place from Monday to Friday from 6 am […]
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Sustainable Solutions For Your Old Travel Photo Albums
It has happened to every modern traveler. First, your phone runs out of space for any more of your travel photos. So you move them to the cloud. Then you need to buy more space in the cloud, soon that’s not enough either. Ultimately, you’re left with too many photos to handle that you never […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Glamping
With the end of year 2 of COVID-19 looming on the horizon, everyone is itching to finally get out of the house, hop on a train and do something fun and different. Unfortunately, polls, travel experts, and common sense aren’t giving us the nod yet. Until that happens and “normal” travel resumes, people continue to […]
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Let’s turn Black Friday into (Green) Friday: 10 Sustainable Ideas
Buy, buy, buy. That’s what comes to mind when we think of Black Friday. Well, you have to admit that discounts can be tempting, but many times we end up buying things that we don’t really need. For this reason, in recent years movements have emerged that boycott this day completely or encourage sustainability. Here […]
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Green Tourist Destinations with Low COVID-19 Risk in 2022
COVID-19 set off a global pandemic in 2019, affecting different industries, especially travel and tourism. Since the onset of the pandemic, tourism-dependent nations have been suffering economically. Today, the worldwide situation is improving, and countries are beginning to relax border restrictions. So people who love to travel can now start planning their itineraries. If you’re […]
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