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5 Ecofriendly Easter holiday ideas

In the Gargano Natural Park (South Italy) spring is warm: you can try the thrill of the first swim in the sea, and enjoy the sun in the cove of your dreams. In Sicily you can discover the beauty of Etna volcano on board of an old railway path, in Lazio you can try for free the natural […]

The shapes of water: 5 natural wellness ideas that you can’t resist

It’s time to stop linking the word «water» to the boring rain that kept us home during the Winter! Don’t you look forward to Spring, to the sweet fruits of Summer, to the taste of salty sea on your lips? Sure, there is still time, but in the meantime we can start to think about […]

When was the last time you danced along the streets in a carnival parade?

Oristano and the medieval carnival The main event during the carnival period is the “Sartiglia”, a carousel dating back to the Middle Ages. Nowadays, the knights in white masks and black, wooden caps launch themselves on their horses trying to catch a target in the shape of a “star”. A recent novelty is the “Sas […]

Two hearts and…a castle on Valentine’s Day

Dreaming of your Prince Charming or your fairy princess on Valentine’s Day? We’ve found five magical castles where you might just find your sweetheart. Castle of Carnaiola, Fabbro (Umbria): castle for sale The Castle of Carnaiola was built as a fortress to protect the “Muro Grosso”, a dyke, at the beginning of the 11th century […]

Valentine’s day: 5 islands for your romantic escape

Valentine’s day: jump on a flight with your sweetheart and reach a faraway island in the middle of the ocean. Difficult? Too expensive? Don’t have enough time? Check out our list of charming islands in Italy and plan your Valentine’s getaway: Torcello, Venice (Veneto) The most neglected of the three islands of the lagoon of […]

Nature, Science and Ecology, in MUSE-o

Trento scent of hot mulled wine and hot chocolate. Arrived in the big park in front of the MUSE, I can not look away from his powerful mountains. In the background the woods, rocks, and a breathtaking waterfall. The kids are already playing with wooden toys that remind me of those playgrounds of northern Europe. We […]

Sea in winter: 4 Italian off the beaten track destinations

Rimini all year round A favourite destination for Italian and Nordic teens, well known for its brilliant, lively summer season, Rimini has massively invested in trying to extend its seasonal attraction or, at least, in gaining a reputation as a destination for festive holidays. The name of the New Year’s Eve 2015 programme is symbolic […]

Christmas Holidays with Children: 5 italian places not to be missed

Welcome back Christmas holidays. Kids are home from school for two weeks, and you still haven’t planned what to do? No problem, there are many proposals really beautiful and low-cost dedicated the entire family. Look at our five proposals: 1) On the Alpe Cimbra yoy meet the magicians The witch Perti, the goblin Fliflick and the magician […]

Let’s go Nordic walking in the Montegrappa Park

Have you ever seen those passionate walkers crossing your path, swinging their arms energetically while holding long sticks that look a lot like ski poles? Well, I was one of them last weekend and…I loved it! Let’s start from the beginning: these intrepid explorers aren’t simply walking, they are practicing Nordic walking, a sport that […]

Natural Skiing, Dog sledding, or Tobogganing?

Winter season is coming, and what is better than a weekend in the mountains? Recently, moreover, there has been a new valorization of the beautiful nature that mountain landscapes can offer, often conditioned and modified by the developed ski resorts. Going back to the origins of life in the mountains, we propose 3 alternatives to […]