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.

The Telegraph recommends Ecobnb for sustainable travel
An article published in the British newspaper The Telegraph explains how to travel sustainably with Ecobnb “Can you really see the world while saving it?”. This is the title of the article published in The Telegraph, one of the most important newspapers in the United Kingdom. The famous British newspaper includes Ecobnb among the suggestions […]
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Lake Braies: a sustainable solution against overtourism
Lake Braies, in South Tyrol, is the largest lake in the Dolomites. Its emerald green and turquoise waters make it one of the most loved Italian lakes. However, the place is facing a serious overtourism problem, and an efficient solution was adopted. A few years ago, Lake Braies was mainly frequented by hikers, bikers, and […]
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Stop with waste! How to Commuicate Waste Reduction to your Guests
The European Week of waste reduction takes place every year. This event is fundamental as it deals with important issues such as waste reduction. Let’s discover together 5 tips to effectively communicate to your guests the importance of reducing waste. While traveling, we’re more predisposed to change our habits. Staying in an ecobnb can give […]
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The Italian Cities with the Best Eco-Attitude
Looking for the greenest cities in Italy? The annual report Ecosistema Urbano, issued by the Italian non-profit organization Legambiente, shows Italy from a “green” perspective and ranks Italian cities according to their eco-friendly performance. Still interested? Keep reading to find out more about this report Being a green city is not just an issue of […]
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Challenges People Face in Converting to an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
The popularity of implementing eco-friendly lifestyle increasing among different social groups. Especially, it concerns youth: high school, college, and university students. Perhaps, in your college, this behavior becomes popular as well, and many students are writing essays about climate changes. This helps scientists to look through this issue and find solutions worldwide. And how does […]
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40 Easy Tips to decrease your Carbon Footprint on your Next Vacation
How many natural resources do we consume when we travel? How can we reduce the carbon footprint and CO2 emissions of our holidays? Discover 40 simple rules to travel more sustainably! The ecological footprint measures how many natural resources produced by the Earth we consume with our actions, including travel. The carbon footprint is a […]
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Eating Less Meat to Save the Planet
Eating less meat to save the planet? The idea is supported also from the recent report on Climate Change and Land “Save the planet” is the battle cry of the younger generations, worried about climate change. Whoever would have said that this challenge can be overcome by changing our eating habits, consciously choosing what we eat every […]
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A Plastic Bag as a last meal: Sea Turtles are victims of Plastic
Another victim of plastic. Despite the effort of the vets, the example of Caretta Caretta, a species of sea turtles, rescued along the Muravera coast (Sardinia) by a little boy called Gabriele passed away. Unfortunately, this is just one of the countless cases of death of sea creatures. Plastic, the silent killer of seas and oceans The […]
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Glyphosate – Austria has drawn the line
Austria is the first European country to ban glyphosate, a pesticide that for a long time has been at the center of a debate that divides Europe into two sections: some nations support the use of this herbicide, unlike other countries (including Italy itself), that are actually aware of the considerable damage caused by this substance […]
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“Refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle” the thought behind Zero Waste Bali and other bulk stores
The growing number of bulk stores around the world is helping people to coordinate waste management on their personal level. A small change in one’s everyday routine, but a massive step in the overall fight against plastic pollution. 40 % of the world’s plastic waste is coming from packaging, meaning that we contact the material once, […]
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