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Trip in the green and sustainable Slovenia
Its capital was the European Green Capital 2016, Bled is one of the most beautiful and romantic Alpine Pearls, more than half of its territory is covered by forests and meadows, its natural parks and the only national park allow you to discover different ecosystems, through caves and underground world up to the high peaks […]
Continue readingVal di Funes: green holidays among the Odle
Do you know Val di Funes, or Villnößtal, a quiet and unspoiled corner of South Tyrol, Pearl between the Dolomites and favorite destination for hikers and mountain climbers? In this small valley, at one side of the Isarco Valley, there are the three towns of Tiso, St. Peter and St. Magdalene, surrounded by the magnificent Natural Park […]
Continue reading5 ideas to explore by train the Parks in the Alps
The natural parks in the Alps are the perfect place to spend a weekend in contact with nature. Lush forests, flowering meadows, crystal-clear lakes and majestic glaciers. A few hours drive from the city there are hidden amazing natural environments. To reach lovely places to admire splendid views there is no better way than to leave the […]
Continue readingCar-free holidays in the Alps
Some are forced to drive a car every day and cannot wait to take a holiday without it. There are those who live in a big city like Berlin or Copenhagen, and by choice decided to live without a car. Or even those who want to travel sustainable and stress-free, by public transport (and no […]
Continue readingThe immense charme of the Aletsch Arena
Aletsch is an impressive 23 km long glacier which starts from 4000 meters above sea level going down to 2,500 meters, with a depth in the thickest point of 900 meters and an area of 86 square kilometers, impressive measures which make it the largest glacier of Europe, with a great landscape value. Since 2001 […]
Continue readingChamois and La Magdeleine: your car-free holiday in Aosta Valley
Chamois is a small village of Aosta Valley where cars can’t arrive. The village is accessible only by chairlift, and or from La Magdeleine by 4 and a half km of pedestrian path. La Magdeleine and Chamois are two small alpine villages that have a total of 200 people who have embraced a eco-sustainable lifestyle, deciding to […]
Continue readingSlide down the Alps
Looking for new thrills? For adrenaline junkies, in Switzerland there is a new thrilling experience that you can’t miss: a slide, 750 meters long, with a little sled in the midst of a stunning mountain scenery. It is known as the Mountain Coaster, is located at the mountain station of the cable car Oeschinensee, reachable on foot in an […]
Continue readingPlan in Passeiertal: 10 unforgettable family experiences
Forget the car and traffic. In Plan you are surrounded only by mountains (the Italian Alps), the sound of cowbells and rivers. The cheerful voice of children playing in the streets welcome us in this wonderful carfree village of Passeiertal (Val Passiria, in Italian), South Tyrol. Our journey to discover the Alpine Pearls starts from Plan […]
Continue readingThe journey through Alpine Pearls starts from Moso in Val Passiria
Sustainability and Alpine sometimes rhyme. Perhaps because the mountain puts you immediately in front of the immense power and fragility of nature, where there are limits to be respected and environments to be protected: that nature that is generous and welcoming, but if badly treated, it can become dangerous and hostile. That must be why the […]
Continue readingTop 6 italian villages to discover on foot
Reality and fantasy get together in these amazing italian villages. You can reach them only on foot, taking the distance from the reality and discovering green and breathtaking beauties. Let’s go together to discover some of the most attractive treasures of Italy, that you can visit only on foot. 1. To the edge of the amalfitan […]
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