Category Archives: journeys

Most people who land in Costa Rica drive straight past Cartago. The highway from San José points toward the beaches and the volcano resorts of La Fortuna, and the old colonial capital sits just 25 kilometres east of the airport, quietly doing its own thing at 1,400 metres above sea level. That is precisely why […]

Planning a sustainable trip a few months in advance gives you time to choose your destinations carefully, find a small accommodation surrounded by nature, and organise your journeys by train or with a rental bicycle. But when you book ahead, it’s also worth considering what might change before departure: an unexpected personal situation, unfavourable weather […]

Lecce wins you over at first sight with its honey-coloured stone, richly decorated Baroque façades and squares that look almost like theatrical sets. But step away from the most photographed routes for a few hours and you’ll discover another side of the city, just as beautiful and surprising. It is the Lecce of archaeological layers, […]

Sustainable travel in Rio de Janeiro goes far beyond its famous beaches.The city reveals a rich mix of nature, culture and everyday life shaped by community and landscape. Forests rise behind neighborhoods, music fills the streets, and everyday life unfolds outdoors. For travelers interested in visiting Rio de Janeiro in a sustainable travel, the city […]

The Canonica of Santa Maria di Vezzolano is located in the Basso Monferrato, within the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero, where Romanesque heritage is scattered across small villages and rolling hills. First documented in 1095, it is one of the best-preserved medieval sites in Piedmont and one of the most important landmarks […]

Among medieval alleyways, stone bridges, sandy beaches and the authentic flavors of Liguria, Taggia is the perfect destination for a slow travel weekend. Located in the province of Imperia, along the beautiful Riviera di Ponente, this destination offers two different yet complementary sides: on the one hand, Taggia, with its charming historic center, history and […]

A slow journey by bike discovering Ondres, the beaches and pine forests of the Landes, following the Vélodyssée to the Adour and the French Basque Country. The beauty of Seignanx lies first and foremost in its location. To the west is the Atlantic Ocean, with the vast sandy beaches of the Landes. To the south, […]

Beyond Bangkok and the Beaches Most travelers see Thailand through the window of a tour bus – Bangkok, Phuket, maybe a quick stop in Chiang Mai. But beyond the country’s famous destinations, a different kind of tourism is taking root in villages where local communities play a central role in deciding how visitors experience their […]

You only need to leave the main road and take one of the many unpaved roads winding up through the rows of vines to understand that the Langhe are about much more than Barolo and postcard-perfect views. This is a landscape shaped by generations of farming, so much so that it has been recognized as […]

Beside being one of Italy’s most famous and evocative UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Val d’Orcia is a natural setting that has captivated film directors from all over the world. Gentle hills, cypress-lined avenues and medieval villages steeped in history and frozen in time. This corner of Tuscany is the backdrop for some of the most […]