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At low speeds, on the old rails of Italy
There were once more than six thousand kilometers of track on which they traveled the first puffing steam trains, among bridges and natural italian landscapes, cultivated plains and wild woods, hills dotted with rows of trees and breathtaking mountains. Next came the high speed, the highways and cars, and those old rails are become rusty […]
Continue readingDo you believe in fairy tales?
The price kissed the princess and they lived happily ever after in an enchanted castle guarded by a spitfire dragon…well maybe this is not the correct follow up of the old fairy tales but “and they lived happily ever after” is the right one, isn’t it? We have been listening to this happy end so many […]
Continue readingThe most Incredible Green Labyrinths in Italy
Mazes and labyrinths: symbols that occur with great frequency in human history. Their roots can be traced back to Greek mythology and Paganism, where they were regarded as mystical. It wasn’t until a few hundred years ago that mazes were designed for fun (sadists), and often became a perfect meeting place for secret lovers and […]
Continue readingSnowbike: enjoy riding on the snow in Italy!
Finally winter has come… and with it the long-awaited …Snow ! Here’s a different funny idea … in order to use your mountain bike even in winter: the “snow bike“! Trails and unpaved paths covered with snow can be enjoyed biking! Do you want to take a vacation, or do you want to experience something […]
Continue readingChristmas Holidays: your 5 eco vacation ideas in Italy
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 […]
Continue readingFoliage, where to gaze upon the Miracle of Autumn in Italy
September 25th: Autumn officially arrived. It is now slowly progressing through the countryside and urban centers unveiling its warm colors. For students less interested in the colors of the season it means “Summer is over, back to school!” The sight of boys and girls, lugging their backpacks, walking through the fallen leaves to the central […]
Continue readingLet’s go trekking! In italian cities, of course!
Back in italian cities, the Urban Trek Day. An unusual way to walk through alleys, squares, hills, cathedrals and palaces, discovering the hidden beauty in the heart of typical italian villages, from Trieste to Cagliari, taking care of our health too . It is not just a walk in the city, but a real kind of […]
Continue readingFree Spa? 5 Incredible Hot Springs to visit in Italy
From north to south, Italy offers endless possibilities for relaxation: wild hot springs, natural pools and thermal parks, ideal to regenerate body and mind. The amazing thing is that some of these havens are totally free. Many of Italy’s natural hot spring has been tapped by spas, but if you take a tip from a […]
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