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.

Amazon: the world’s largest reforestation project in history is underway
The world’s largest ever tropical reforestation effort is Planting 73 Million Trees in the Brasilian Amazon. After years of devastation, finally good news for our planet’s green lung. Brazil gives green a chance. The larger ever project of reforestation, promoted by the US ONG Conservation International, will introduce 73 million of new trees in an […]
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Air pollution: detergents and soaps pollute as much as cars
When talking about air pollution, the first image that pops into our mind is the one of a traffic jam, with a million cars stuck among one another, surrounded by a threatening black cloud…and who knows, perhaps even some honking sounds in the background. We often forget that the factors we must take into consideration […]
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3 years of Ecobnb: our 2017 in numbers
Ecobnb is three years old! Yes, it has already been 36 months, 1096 days full of projects, workshops, emotions and new challenges, victories and defeats. In these last three years, the community of sustainable tourism has grown a lot, thanks to the faith in our hosts, the enthusiasm of our eco-travelers, the energy and passion […]
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Napkins for the holidays: make your table look original
One of the most important and beautiful moments during Christmas Holidays is when everyone gathers around a table to eat delicious food together and spend some quality time with their family. To make it a special moment, one has to create the right festive and cosy atmosphere, where every detail matters. Therefore, even napkins on your […]
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Hidden wonders: 10 places to discover in Italy
Do you consider yourself a traveler who loves adventures and discovering unknown and unique locations? Italy is a country full of heavenly places, which not many people are aware of: natural caves, lakes, rocks and many other natural wonders that will charm and delight your explorer’s eyes, thanks to their peculiar beauty and uniqueness. 10 […]
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Dogs, friends of our sleep and the well-being of children
Dogs improve our sleep, defend babies from asthma and eczema, make children more sensitive and responsible. Here are the beneficial effects of our four-legged friends according to the latest scientific research. Here are three news that will make animal lovers happy. To improve our sleep and protect children from allergies do not need to move […]
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In Tel Aviv the Lifeguard tower has became a hotel
A pop-up hotel that will remain open for a little over two weeks, a unique luxury suite in the world: in Tel Aviv, in the beautiful Frishman Beach, a Lifeguard tower will house some lucky travelers for an unforgettable holiday. The Lifeguard tower is instantly recognizable, thanks to the façades painted by the graffiti artist Edgar Rafael, […]
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Street Art in Rotterdam: from art to sustainability in just a few steps
The second industrial city in the Netherlands combines street art and sustainable development to give its citizens a brand new conscience. If you find yourselves wandering around the pedestrian areas of Rotterdam, do not forget to look down at your feet. “Stand straight, walk proud” suggest the crosswalk that passes through one of the most chaotic […]
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Documentaries about the environment that you must see now
Movies and documentaries that open up our eyes, make us discover imaginable backgrounds and offer a critical look at the world and environmental issues, from climate change to junk food. Let’s discover together the documentaries that we absolutely must see. 1) An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power Ten years from An Uncomfortable Truth, Directors Jon Shenk […]
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In Milan arrives the first italian baby bike sharing
Have you decided to pass your holidays downtown? Would you try something new to do? Are you nature lovers who love biking among the green zones of your city or in the countryside? Bike sharing is what you are looking for: 100% ecology and 100% fun. From this year there’s a new in town: baby […]
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