A forest of fir trees, thousands of sacred pillars that mark the rhythm of my footsteps through this great natural cathedral. I feel small and I think I hear the rustling of the leaves through the stories of writers and poets of which are steeped in these places, the stories of monks, saints and pilgrims […]

Macarro Cove, the “happy man” cove Maratea, Basilicata South Italy. We are in the area which was once known as Magna Frecia, a Greek colony in a over the sea territory.  And the Greeks found the area we now refer to as Macarro as a place so delightful that any man touching its sole could […]

It starts, walk from the heart of Aosta, the beautiful Piazza Chanoux, walking slowly along ancient footpaths and mule tracks up to the highest part of the Valpelline, one of the lesser-known valleys of Valle d’Aosta, along with 4 nice donkeys, which help to carry the luggage of intrepid travelers. You walk slowly, to enjoy […]

The competitiveness of the tourism industry is closely linked to its sustainability. At the same time, the quality of tourist destination is strongly influenced by its natural and cultural environment and its integration with the local community. The need to reconcile economic growth and sustainable development leads to a more responsible tourism. To say it […]

1. Take pictures: a picture is worth more than thousands words Though I am not a passionate of pictures myself and I have spent my life, and holidays, priding myself of “taking pics by heart” once you visit the Amalfi Coast something will definitely change in your life. Is it the quality of the light, […]

Spring has finally arrived and we all lurk for some green and some nature around us. Nothing better than get back from the chaotic world, locked it outside and rest your eyes on a lay of brilliant green with colorful spots, do not you think so? Yet gardening these days is not that easy: green […]

Jean Pierre bikes to his work place in a company situated at La Défense, in Paris. He bikes there 5 days out of 7 each week and has been doing so over the last 5 years. This year marks a change in his biker history. In a few weeks’ time, Jean Pierre may discover his […]

All the top sights in Rome in less than 3 hours A combination between a push scooter and a skateboard, the “Segway” is the new trendy way to go around. You may have seen it watching movies, video clips or just browsing through magazines. Now find it in Rome: a fun and eco way widening […]

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw wrote once. Can you think of a better quotation if you wish to describe the relationship betwen Italians and food? Globally well known as the home of “La Dolce Vita” because of its cuisine excellence, we Italians take food very seriously. The […]

A crazy adventure, where 100 special cyclists, italian writers and editors, travel on two wheels through Italy, stopping in Bookstores, Libraries, Cultural festivals . The first edition of  “Il giro d’Italian in 80 librerie” (“The Tour of Italy in 80 libraries”) came from Aosta and will arrive in Rome, stopping at the Book Fair in […]