
Langhe, Monferrato and Roero: 5 reasons to visit the 50th Italian UNESCO site
Langhe, Roero and Monferrato are an environmental unicum in Italy: a hilly area between Cuneo and Asti, in North West of Italy whose beauty is breathtaking all through the seasons and whose life quality is incredible high. Not a coincidence UNESCO has just appointed this extraordinary Italian corner as the 50th World Heritage site in […]
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Family vacations? 8 things to do in Sibillini Mountains
1. Be enchanted by Sibilla Where is the Sybil? Is she real? Is she good or bad? Children are fascinated by the history that has always conquered travelers and novelists and they can not stop asking questions. We are among the Sibillini Mountains, in the realm of fairy enchantress (for some) and demonic creature (for […]
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How eco-tourists are Europeans?
We know that global warming and pollution are endangering the life of our planet. But how many are conscious of the impact of their travel on the environment? Going on practical, how many people choose less polluting means of transport or accommodation in eco-friendly holiday? A recent survey sets the identikit of European ‘”eco-tourist”. The […]
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10 creative ways to recycle coffee and tea bags
What is garbage? It is our opportunity to give things a second chance and to find out how creative we can be. Do not you think so? Well, let’s start from some very miserable elements we all have in our kitchens like coffee and tea and see what we can do. Coffee: the basic element […]
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La Verna and the sacred forests: when walking in nature is an exercise for the soul!
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 […]
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10 best Italian coves for your summer
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 […]
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A journey through the Alps by mules and donkeys, from Aosta to Valpelline
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 […]
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EcoDots, the European Commission is funding sustainable tourism
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 […]
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The top 5 DOs of the Amalfi Coast destination
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, […]
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8 easy tips to start your springtime balcony
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 […]
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