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.
Forests: Are They Enough Against Global Warming?
We know, forests are one of man’s main allies to prevent global warming. Coming to cover 31% of the Earth’s land surface, the woods constitute the habitat for 75% of biodiversity. The role of forests is therefore fundamental to allow the balanced survival of the various animal and plant species on earth. At the same […]
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6 Ways to Improve Your Health and Happiness by Travelling Sustainably
Travelling experiences feed the mind and the soul. With the development of transportation services, everyone gets the chance to explore the world with all its wonders. However, we often feed our experience pool on behalf of planet Earth. As it is today, tourism poisons our Mother Planet – transportation that has enormous gas emissions, reckless […]
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Top Greenest Cities to Stay in the US
Everyone is now concerned about the environment. But, can you blame anyone for that? Research shows that environmental degradation affects our life expectancy. So, in the quest to live healthy, there is no harm in searching for a green city to live in. But one would wonder if you could find such a place in […]
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Green is gold!
The language of ever rising temperatures on Planet Earth seems to have been rampant recently— well, or shall we say , the language situation seems to be well ‘heating up’, pardon my pun. In the early years of the 21st century, the term “climate change” was recommended since it sounded less scary and intimidating than […]
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XChange Box: let’s clean the Dolomites together by doing eco-trekking!
A project by two young women will help hikers to protect the mountain and keep the environment clean. Let’s discover the XChangeBox columns, designed by EcoLogica della Montagna to promote high-altitude eco-trekking and plogging. Not only the seas are invaded by plastic. Now even the mountains, very fragile ecosystems, are threatened by waste that spoils […]
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The heart of the earth. A journey into the subterranean world of Italy
The underground, the heart of the earth of our country is really very rich of wonders that were formed in ancient times and that, however, have been preserved until today. These underground tours are also suitable trips for families with children because they are really instructive. They also allow us to know an alternative and […]
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Sustainable Glamping: A New Way To Experience Nature
Glamping, which combines the words ‘glamour’ and ‘camping,’ is a sustainable and eco-friendly form of travel. It combines all the advantages of camping with the conveniences and extravagances of a high-end hotel. Glamping offers a wide range of amenities, from basic conveniences like fully functional kitchens and king-sized mattresses to lavish luxuries like butlers and […]
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Ecological Problems on Earth — Solutions in Space
In connection with the increasing scale of anthropogenic impact on nature, the relevance of objective ecological monitoring increases. The use of satellite imagery, in this case, makes it possible to get full coverage of a vast territory and conduct environmental assessment not only within the limits of individual observation points but also in any selected […]
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Cheesenic, your sustainable take away lunch among the Dolomites
A picnic to get to know the flavors of the territory and to promote sustainable and natural lifestyles: this is the idea of Cheesenic. The territories of Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa, San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero, and Vanoi, in Trentino, have conceived this initiative that will continue throughout the summer. It […]
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Can Reusing Hotel Towels Really Help the Planet?
It appeared to emerge overnight in every hotel bathroom worldwide: a small cardboard sign, carefully positioned next to the sink and printed in green, begging, “HELP US SAVE THE PLANET!” Under the heading: a statistical summary of how much water the hotel consumes each year to wash linens. And finally, you can see how much […]
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