Tag Archives: Italy

Have you ever tried trekking with donkeys? One of our readers has been fascinated by the experience of walking with donkeys and she asks us where it is possible to try it in Italy. Here are 8 destinations to experience the slow journey with donkeys in Italy: from Abruzzo, to the beautiful hills of Piacenza, from […]

The timeless charm of a eco-friendly mountain chalet surrounded by nature makes it the ideal place to spend winter holidays in order to recharge yourself. Through snow and forests of high altitude, a holiday cottage is suitable for all, from families with children, who can play outdoors, to romantic couples in front of the atmosphere […]

Ammappa l’Italia is the name of a new project created by Marco S Perfido. The name is a pun on the term map and the idea is essentially to map the Italian territory. What’s new about that? You may ask, the first maps of this area date back to centuries ago, B.C. And you’d be right: […]

In Bolzano there are already five hydrogen buses “on the road” thanks to the European project CHIC (Clean Hydrogen In European Cities). They’re five. They’re ecofriendly. And they’re already “under pressure” (precisely at 350 bar). We’re talking about the first hydrogen buses in the town of Bolzano. H2-A22. No, it’s not a chemical formula. But […]

Sunday, 7:00 am. Why are you awake so early?!? Do you want enjoy every minute before Monday morning begins? Can’t stand to stay at home even a moment longer? Or do you just feel like trying something new? Come on, follow me! I know what is right for you. As we pass through  the valley […]

There are villages in the Alps where it seems to go back in time, but also to live in the future. The landscape is as perfect as that of a nineteenth-century painting: under the white mountains of the deep green of the woods, then the old roofs of the houses, and red geraniums in the […]

Sustainable tourism in Italy did well in the year 2009 because of pressure and inspiration to preserve the environment. The trend is continuing with Italy’s travel and tourism sector integrating the Eco-friendly practices. However, sustainable tourism in Italy is not made to boost the economy only but they are also aiming at benefiting local communities. […]

The competitiveness of the tourism industry is closely linked to its sustainability. At the same time, the quality of tourist destination is strongly influenced by its natural and cultural environment and its integration with the local community. The need to reconcile economic growth and sustainable development leads to a more responsible tourism. To say it […]

1. Take pictures: a picture is worth more than thousands words Though I am not a passionate of pictures myself and I have spent my life, and holidays, priding myself of “taking pics by heart” once you visit the Amalfi Coast something will definitely change in your life. Is it the quality of the light, […]

Jean Pierre bikes to his work place in a company situated at La Défense, in Paris. He bikes there 5 days out of 7 each week and has been doing so over the last 5 years. This year marks a change in his biker history. In a few weeks’ time, Jean Pierre may discover his […]