Tag Archives: Italy
Foraging Without Taking Too Much
Every autumn in the Apennine woods above Pistoia I meet people carrying baskets, and most of them are worried about the wrong thing. The question always arrives in the same form. Should I cut the mushroom at the base, or twist it out of the ground? People ask it anxiously, as though one answer spares […]
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Slow Levanto: 10 Experiences for Discovering Authentic Liguria Beyond the Cinque Terre
There are places you discover during a trip. And then there are those you return to, year after year, until they begin to feel a little like your own. Levanto is one of them. I have been coming back here every year for more than twenty years. In all this time, I have seen the […]
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Discovering Unusual Genoa: 9 Places and Experiences Off the Beaten Track
Genoa is a city that does not reveal itself at first glance. Behind the port, the noble palaces and the best-known attractions lies a city of hills, ancient paths, fortifications, gardens and unexpected views. It is the city that inspired Fabrizio De André, Luigi Tenco, Umberto Bindi, Bruno Lauzi and Gino Paoli, the great singer-songwriters […]
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10 Eco Retreats in Italy to Unplug: Nature, Books and Silence
Have you ever dreamed of a holiday where the only plan for the day is reading a book under a tree, walking through the woods, and rediscovering the joy of slowing down? In a world where we are constantly connected and always busy, spending a few days surrounded by nature can become a small but […]
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Siddi and Marmilla: exploring Nuragic Sardinia through volcanic plateaus and endless landscapes
In Marmilla, the landscape changes with the seasons. In spring, the rolling hills are covered with poppies, asphodels and vibrant green wheat fields. Summer turns them into a golden sea, where ripening grain sways in the mistral wind, contrasting with the silvery green of olive trees and the dark basalt rocks. Autumn brings vineyards, olive […]
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The Authentic Langhe: Vineyards, Villages, and Rural Hospitality
You only need to leave the main road and take one of the many unpaved roads winding up through the rows of vines to understand that the Langhe are about much more than Barolo and postcard-perfect views. This is a landscape shaped by generations of farming, so much so that it has been recognized as […]
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Cinema in Val d’Orcia: a tour of Tuscany’s most iconic film locations
Beside being one of Italy’s most famous and evocative UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Val d’Orcia is a natural setting that has captivated film directors from all over the world. Gentle hills, cypress-lined avenues and medieval villages steeped in history and frozen in time. This corner of Tuscany is the backdrop for some of the most […]
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Kinesiology: What It Is, Its Benefits, and How to Discover It on a Nature Holiday
What is kinesiology and what benefits can it offer? Let’s explore this holistic discipline with Ludmilla Wolf, on a journey through well-being, nature and listening to the body. More and more people are choosing holidays dedicated to natural well-being, mindfulness and the search for greater balance between body and mind. In this context, kinesiology is […]
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What to See in Rovereto: A Guide to the Trentino City of Art, History, and Slow Tourism
When someone asks me what to see in Rovereto, I naturally smile. I’m Silvia and, for me, Rovereto is not simply one of the most beautiful towns in Trentino: it is the place I have called home for the past four years. Here I have worked, built friendships, experienced everyday life and learned to know […]
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Merano Green: Complete Guide to Nature, Wellness and Outdoor Adventures in South Tyrol
Nestled among majestic mountains, terraced vineyards and subtropical gardens, Merano achieves something rare: combining Alpine charm with an almost Mediterranean atmosphere. Here, hiking trails begin right from the historic center, cycling paths wind through apple orchards and valleys, and wellness is not just a break at the spa but a way of life. If you’re […]
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