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Reaching the sea without driving, forgetting weekend traffic, and moving on foot between beaches, the historic center and scenic trails: in Spotorno, on the Western Ligurian Riviera, all this is possible. The town is small enough to be enjoyed slowly, yet well connected for travelers who want to explore the surroundings by train, bus or […]

Contact with nature is today more than ever an essential requirement to cope with the stress imposed on us by society. Soaking in the green and sleeping in the woods are regenerating and therapeutic activities. Therefore, they can reduce overall anxiety levels, leading us to rediscover our well-being. For this reason, tourism related to forest […]

Imagine walking through the streets of a medieval village, stopping on a bench to breathe fresh air and having a chat with a local. Then, at sunset, sip a glass of wine accompanied by typical products as you’re looking at the Roero hills. We are in the heart of one of the most authentic corners […]

Some places do not always appear in the most classic travel guides, yet they know how to surprise those looking for a different, slower journey. The Middle Volturno Valley, in the heart of Alto Casertano, is one of these still little-known corners of Campania. Here, the Volturno River flows through hills, historic villages, olive groves, […]

There are places in Liguria that seem made for slowing down. Moneglia, nestled along the Riviera di Levante between the blue of the sea and the green of the headlands, is one of them: a compact, elegant village where life still flows at a gentle pace. Here you can alternate days on the beach with […]

Some places invite you to slow down and savour every moment. Val d’Orcia is one of them. Here, roads wind through rolling hills, rows of cypress trees and stone villages seem frozen in time. And it’s no coincidence that it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. It is the result of […]

If you are looking for a weekend immersed in nature and the unique atmosphere of the Lecco Alps, Pasturo is the perfect destination. This peaceful village, located in the picturesque Valsassina in the province of Lecco, lies at the foot of the Grigne mountains and offers breathtaking views. Here’s how to make the most of […]

Two days of walking between sea and silence: from San Fruttuoso to the Hermitage of Niasca, up to La Cervara, along one of the most authentic and surprising trekking routes of the Portofino Promontory. If we said Portofino, you would probably think of yachts, boutiques, and postcard views.However, there is another Portofino, this Portofino trekking […]

Tourism is often described as a precious resource and a source of wealth for local areas and communities. But is that always the case? Looking closely, the picture becomes complicated. Overcrowded historic centers, precarious seasonal work, unaffordable prices, and rising rents are pushing residents out of cities. These are just some of the downsides of […]

In times of conflict and new divisions, the IT.A.CÀ 2026 Festival chooses “Geographies of Peace” and invites a responsible journey throughout Italy, between encounters and discovery of elsewhere. Ecobnb is a media partner this year, too. In an age of walls and borders, there is a festival that every year chooses to do the exact […]