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A weekend in a less-known Versilia (Tuscany)
Do you think Versilia is synonymous with summer, umbrellas and social life? You’re wrong, at least in part. Because Versilia is so much more: it is the magic of its small villages, it is the quiet of the countryside that lies at the foot of the Apuan Alps, it is art and history. With the […]
Continue readingThe Italian Cities with the Best Eco-Attitude
Looking for the greenest cities in Italy? The annual report Ecosistema Urbano, issued by the Italian non-profit organization Legambiente, shows Italy from a “green” perspective and ranks Italian cities according to their eco-friendly performance. Still interested? Keep reading to find out more about this report Being a green city is not just an issue of […]
Continue readingPollino National Park: 10 Things you Cannot Miss
There is so much more to Italy than it’s beachfront and its trendy big cities. Pollino National Park is the largest of its kind in Italy, covering 1,925 square kilometers. Here are 10 things you probably did not know about it: Home of several unique plants, animal species, not to mention the scenic and historic […]
Continue readingVegan holiday in Italy: here’s where to go
The vegan and vegetarian choice is now more and more widespread, in Italy and in the world. If until a few years ago eating out and spending holidays was not so simple, especially for vegans, now a large number of accommodation facilities offer menus dedicated to these special diets and some completely embrace the philosophy […]
Continue readingAn enchanting Ecolodge on the Cilento seaside: Il Cannito
What are those elements that you need for a wholesome, relaxing, and rejuvenating stay? Closeness to nature or inspiring surroundings? Maybe extraordinary food experience and amiability by the hosts? Just recently, we have visited Il Cannito. Experienced them all, and a lot more. The surroundings The eco-lodge, located on the hills of Capaccio, overlooking the […]
Continue readingLake hiking trails: green holidays in Italy
A lake nestled in nature, charming villages overlooking the clear waters, and an almost magical atmosphere: Italy offers beautiful lake environments, perfect for a green holiday. We discover the most beautiful lakes and routes by foot or bicycle to really get to know these places. Every lake is a little gem: there is no better […]
Continue readingFrom Holland to Ollolai, a reborn Sardinia
Life is no longer the same in Ollolai, since its small stone streets were populated by unusual inhabitants. Dutch young people who have moved here to take part in a reality show. Marije and Ovan, the winners, founded their ecobnb in the small village of Sardinia and offer beautiful sustainable tourism experiences. Among the many […]
Continue reading15 Villages and Castles where to live a Dream Vacation in Italy
A tower, an ancient house, an albergo diffuso: magical locations where you can spend a slow and romantic holiday, where you can fully experience all the charm of Italian villages, which represent the most authentic soul of the country. Often immersed in nature, the villages are an incredible heritage in which to rediscover Italian history […]
Continue readingLa Coroncina Farmhouse: rustic beauty and vegan food
[Being an ecobnb] It’s a way of life, that I practice daily, that comes from the heart because I have the awareness of having only this planet in which to live and I’m grateful every day for what it offers me. Thus ended the chat with Melania, the owner of the beautiful La Coroncina Farmhouse. […]
Continue reading25 Eco-conscious Hotels in Adamello Brenta Park
On one side the indescribable beauty of the Brenta Dolomites, on the other the extraordinary spectacle of the Adamello glaciers: in the middle an incredible territory dotted with greenery, lakes, coniferous forests, waterfalls and pastures: the Adamello Brenta Park is the most extensive protected area in Trentino and a perfect destination for a holiday of […]
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