
The Wave, a wave in the rock
Sometimes nature creates breathtaking landscapes, which seem (and perhaps are) masterpieces, works of art that it is hard to describe. Over millions of years, places that seem unreal, alien come to life. This is the case of The Wave, a spectacular rock formation in the Arizona desert, USA. Its name refers to the effect created […]
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Present and future of sustainable tourism (and some experiences to live to find out what it is)
As we have already mentioned in the last few months, sustainable tourism is one of the UN priorities. The organization has declared the coming year as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism. But where are we? What is the current situation and where is sustainable tourism headed? Let’s find out together! Let’s start from the definitions. […]
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Measuring Sustainable Tourism
The world of sustainable tourism is evolving and news are many. The latest comes from the World Tourism Organization which, together with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), has recently launched a new initiative called Measuring Sustainable Tourism (MST). The aim is to develop an international statistical framework to measure the role of tourism in sustainable development. […]
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Only biodiversity will save us
Biodiversity: variety of living organisms in an ecosystem. This is the definition that a dictionary gives to this word that we all know and we often use. But do we really know its profound significance and its vital importance for the Planet? This relatively recent term (it was used for the first time in 1986) indicates the […]
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Discovering the largest maze in the world
The low and verdant countryside of the Po Valley a few kilometers from Parma takes us to the discovery of the largest maze in the world. A tangle of green paths bordered by bamboo in which the children can not wait to get lost, run and chase. We follow them enchanted by the sun rays […]
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Vallone dei Mulini, Sorrento
There are hidden places, parts of Italy that are so incredible as unknown and secret. The Vallone dei Mulini in Sorrento is one of them: an old mill, now abandoned and submerged by vegetation. About its history we know a few things: that until the early nineteenth century all the grain for the Sorrento people were ground here, the adjoining […]
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Civita di Bagnoregio, a ghost town in the valley
Civita di Bagnoregio is an impressive-looking but fragile town. It stands on a small tufa plateau, and is a blend of history, art and culture, a fragment of the past, a jewel of the present. We are on the border between Lazio and Umbria, in the province of Viterbo, between two valleys and their rivers. Here survives the so-called […]
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The beauty of Bad Reichenhall
The ancient city of salt is now an important sustainable tourism destination among the German Alps, with several slow mobility ideas. From routes by e-bike to the spa, here’s what you can’t miss in Bad Reichenhall. The history of Bad Reichenhall has over 4000 years and is linked to salt. The name of this small town in the […]
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Can an E-Bike replace a Car? Yes, it Can!
Will the e-bike able to replace the car? What are the numbers of this growing market? Let’s find out the sustainable mobility of the future, which will be electric and two wheels. A big change is in place, almost a revolution, and the data that come from all over the world confirm this: more and more […]
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Holistic space: the perfect yoga retreat in Italy
Some sustainable ideas for a dreamy holistic retreat, for a full immersion of wellness for your body and mind, surrounded by nature. We traveled around Italy to seek sustainable answers to those looking for the perfect place for a seminar or residential course of yoga and meditation. This post will reveal you the most beautiful tourist accommodations that […]
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