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.
Alghero and the Porto Conte Natural Park: our Sustainable Travel in Sardinia
A sustainable travel in Sardinia, at Alghero, led by passion and environmental awareness, it’s a unique and authentic experience. In this first video of the series, we join Maria, founder of the Viaggiare Green community, to explore together the hidden treasures and the most genuine spots of the island. With special attention to sustainability, we […]
Continue readingGetaway from the city: Eco Glamping experience near Galway, Ireland
Do you feel like escaping the city and experiencing nature? Try eco-sustainable glamping in Ireland! At Slieve Aughty Centre, not far from Galway, you can discover a world where sustainability and adventure meet. Nestled in the scenic mountains of Slieve Aughty, near Loughrea, in County Galway, Ireland, this organic farm invites you to experience the […]
Continue readingDeveloping teaching materials for Environmental English
Some of us appear to be aware of the importance of environmental protection and conservation because it helps conserve the natural resources on Planet Earth, safeguard our planet in order to protect the animals that inhabit it, of focus on environmental conservation so as to bring about positive changes in all aspects of our world, […]
Continue readingIlha da Tartaruga, when you discover a hidden paradise would you share it with others ?
When I visited Ilha da Tartaruga, I never expected to find what would later become one of my favorite places here in the Alentejo. By now the Alentejo, literally “beyond the Tagus,” is a second home for me, and knowing that there are always new places to discover makes it an even more amazing and […]
Continue readingExplore San Marino in One Day
San Marino, a microstate nestled within the territory of Italy, located exactly in the heart of Italy, and with its 33,000 inhabitants is the third smallest state in Europe. However, it’s not just that; it is also the oldest existing Republic. What I particularly liked about visiting this place is not only the amazing atmosphere, […]
Continue readingYou must be the change you wish to see in the world: Interview with Silvia Ombellini, founder of Ecobnb
Ecobnb has revolutionized the tourism sector through an eco-sustainable perspective. An interview with Silvia Ombellini, in the Italian magazine “Il Punto”, retraces the entire path taken by Silvia and Simone Riccardi to create Ecobnb, the largest community dedicated to sustainable tourism. The seven questions of the journalist Daniele Saccani to Silvia Ombellini explore how Ecobnb […]
Continue readingGoodbye to single-use plastic in hotels in Europe
To reduce packaging waste, that is 40% of all the plastic in Europe, the European Commission bans single-use plastic and plastic shampoo bottles in hotels The new regulation on packaging by the European Commission bans some types of unnecessary plastic packaging, such as single-use packaging for food and drinks (sugar sachets and single-dose sauces), single-use […]
Continue readingTop 7 Eco-Friendly Farmhouses and Bed & Breakfast to Discover Assisi
Would you like to organize a holiday in Assisi while respecting nature? Here are the best eco-friendly farmhouses and B&B in the spiritual heart of Umbria. Assisi is a well-known destination for its charm and attractiveness. The Saint Clare’s Basilica, the Saint Damian’s church, and the Basilica of Saint Francis are worth a visit. The […]
Continue readingSlovenia: 9 Special Nights in Chalets, Tents and Eco-glamping
Are you ready to live a dream stay in Slovenia? In this green destination of Europe, nights can become unforgettable experiences connected with pure nature. We leave for a magical journey to discover the most unusual and fascinating stays of the country. Forget traditional accommodation and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of […]
Continue readingMeasuring What Matters: The New Global Standard to Measure the Sustainability of Tourism Adopted by UN
The United Nations has embraced a new global standard to measure the sustainability of tourism worldwide. This framework has garnered unanimous approval from all 193 UN member states, signifying a significant step towards harmonizing methodologies for assessing the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability in tourism. Officially dubbed the Statistical Framework for Measuring the […]
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