Tag Archives: ecotourism

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 […]

Herons, white, black and even red ones, together with marsh harriers, funny squirrels, owls and the exotic pink flamingoes. Beautiful Italian deer. Whatever your animal preference, a visit to the “Park of the Delta of the river Po” will inspire and excite you. Herons, marsh harriers, kingfishers and …shells from the Philippines Let Captain Dario, […]

Sustainable tourism is a growing segment of the tourism industry, this is not such a big mystery. This statement is demonstrated by several studies, and confirmed by a recent survey carried out on travellers and accommodations owners in Italy, Germany, Slovenia and Serbia. The survey was carried out by several European countries involved into a […]

The colors of Autumn in Piedmont or the final taste of summer in Sardinia? A tree house or a castle? Awakening among the colorful hills of the Langhe, or soak in the hot smoke and the benefits of natural hot springs in Tuscany? Every corner of Italy is a treasure chest of pleasures and pure […]

Dreaming of a comfortable, soft bed with a pile of duck-feathered pillows on top? A huge, white marble bathtub full of perfumed soap bubbles, inviting you to relax? Stop right there and prepare yourself for a completely different kind of experience. Book a weekend at one of Europe’s 5 most extravagant and cool eco hotels […]

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 […]

UNWTO statistics say international tourism demand has increased by 5% over the first 9 months of 2013: no matter how hard the economic crisis is hitting the world, travelling remains one of the most popular actvity. You may be a citizen of a South European country with a shaky economy, a citizen of the Celestial […]

Here are 5 useful tips if you wish to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Holidays far from consumption routine and near the Nature, in Italy: 1. Amazing Christmas, staying in old villages or in a real castle Who said you can’t travel in time? Sleeping in an old castle in the heart of Umbria, for […]

A conference in the heart of the countryside of Siena opens its doors to the quintessence of  cycling. Let’s try to understand the ways of soft mobility in Tuscany… perfect starting point to understand the ontology of the bike and its connection with nature and health! Responsible tourism has two wheels… The third edition of […]

Let’s say goodbye to the metropolitan traffic, smog, and columns of cars to really enjoy your holiday. Getting car-free holidays in Italy it’s easy, relaxing, and affordable. Just load your luggage on the train, sit comfortably, watching the landscape scroll by the window, and let magically transported to our destination. From the Alps to Tuscany, […]