Category Archives: green hotels

Are you split between the idea of your next trek in the Himalayas and long relaxing days in the Italian countryside catching up with those books you’ve been meaning to read? Well, the Alberghi Diffusi are exactly what you are looking for! And you may find yourself morphing into one of Jane Austen’s characters, gazing […]

Sustainable tourism is a growing segment of the tourism industry, this is not such a big mystery. This statement is demonstrated by several studies, and confirmed by a recent survey carried out on travellers and accommodations owners in Italy, Germany, Slovenia and Serbia. The survey was carried out by several European countries involved into a […]

Sunday, 7:00 am. Why are you awake so early?!? Do you want enjoy every minute before Monday morning begins? Can’t stand to stay at home even a moment longer? Or do you just feel like trying something new? Come on, follow me! I know what is right for you. As we pass through  the valley […]

Appointed capital of empires and reigns three times throughout its long history, housing eight World Heritage Sites and candidate for European Capital of Culture 2019, Ravenna isn’t considered the typical medium-sized “Italian province” as we know it. One city, three kingdoms First designated capital of the Roman West Empire (402-403 A. D.), the Goths also […]

Michelle Obama has started up her own garden and orchard at The White House and she’s been kindly suggesting that all chefs and kitchen staff make use of the locally grown products for the President’s family meals. Jennifer Garner, the famous actress and wife of Oscar winner Ben Affleck, is a fierce supporter of organically […]

Though the Halloween week end isn’t a long one, it’s the perfect excuse for a short break, and with that in mind, we’ve selected four last minute offers. Parco La Mandria (Turin): the deer wars of love Though said to be shy and mild, deer are fierce battlers when it’s all about love and the […]

Dreaming of a comfortable, soft bed with a pile of duck-feathered pillows on top? A huge, white marble bathtub full of perfumed soap bubbles, inviting you to relax? Stop right there and prepare yourself for a completely different kind of experience. Book a weekend at one of Europe’s 5 most extravagant and cool eco hotels […]

“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get”. Love Forrest Gump’s theory? Then you simply can’t miss the opportunity to visit the chocolate events taking place throughout Italy over the next few months. Save the dates and get ready for a great celebration of all that the world of […]

Where does the name Ferragosto come from?  The name Ferragosto comes from the name of the Roman Emperor Octavian. How can it be? How can the name Ferragosto come from Octavian? Octavian defeated all his enemies and he became the first emperor to be honoured with the title of Augustus, the Greatest of all, in […]

  Let’s go on with the twelve villas of the Medici : visiting 12 villas in a long week proves too much? Pick up your favorite ones and do not forget to have a glass of a Super Tuscan and even a slice of Pecorino Toscano Dop cheese: life is beautiful at the Medici villas […]