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Foodhunting and glamping: a truffle safari and relaxing among olive trees

Glamping Villa Eleiva in Montecchio, a few miles from Orvieto, was set up by Chiara, Daniela, Massimo and Daniele. At the end of 2014 they were ready to turn their dream into a reality: to create an eco resort in the middle of an olive tree grove and produce their own oil. It may sound […]

Florence and Rome at 2 wheels of distance

Hello, I am looking for a map or guide book on cycling from Firenze to Roma Thomas Heidenberger Washington, D.C. Inspired by Thomas’s message, we are ready to propose a new travel! Go from Florence to Rome with no other propelling force but our legs, no other means of transport but our bike. So wonderful, […]

Slow down and walk with donkeys

Have you ever tried trekking with donkeys? One of our readers has been fascinated by the experience of walking with donkeys and she asks us where it is possible to try it in Italy. Here are 8 destinations to experience the slow journey with donkeys in Italy: from Abruzzo, to the beautiful hills of Piacenza, from […]

Hunting ghosts in 5 Italian abandoned towns

How about visiting one of the 6,000 ghost towns in Italy? Whether you are looking for a ghostbuster tour or a more detailed look before buying one of the ghost towns that are up for sale, let me introduce you to some of the most mysterious abandoned villages in Italy. Gibellina, the little hill The […]

Life in a tree house

Do any of you remember the little green home, well, more of a hut to be honest, right at the top of the trees in the wild jungle where Tarzan lived? Ever dreamt of finding a place like that? Where you can hide amongst the jungle leaves and creepers and find refuge and comfort. We […]