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Four years ago I purchased the apartment on the first floor of this Renaissance building that was inhabited until the 80’s and different hands and different material had covered the real walls. Having to start almost from scratch, I could, wherever possible, use original materials and leave the old arrangement. It takes a lot of […]

Corvara is a medieval village, in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. Few houses perched on a rocky outcrop on the slopes of Mount Aquileio hide inexplicable charm that recall images of the past; it seems almost a magical place. A few steps away from the houses, surrounded by a forest, there […]

You have not yet decided how to spend New Year’s Eve? Or you have to go to the usual party, but would you rather spend the New Year’s Eve in an original, and maybe even sustainable way? Discover 5 fantastic ideas that we have selected for you and your New Year’s Eve! 1. In an […]

Snowshoes were probably invented in Canada, in times very distant, perhaps as early as 6000 BC. Since then they were used by the inhabitants of the Arctic areas to move, by the peoples of the Asian mountains to hunt and by woodsmen of the Alps collecting firewood. Now snowshoes, which are no longer made of […]

We pulled out the sweaters, the coat and often before leaving home we take the umbrella. Somewhere the first snow has already fallen and some radiators are on again. The cold season is upon us, it’s time to plan your next winter holiday! And nothing is better than an Igloo for enjoying the winter wonderland! […]

Looking for some low cost tips for your summer holidays? Here are 5 amazing eco-itineraries in Italy, to discover by bicycle, on foot or by boat. Let us inspire you and share with us your experiences and your ideas. 1. Biking to Venice 3 boats, 25 km, 3 hours and 1 bike. These are the […]

The Italian region of Abruzzo is not as trendy a destination as Tuscany and Chiantishire or the Amalfi Coast with its jetsetters. Found in the central part of the peninusula, Abruzzo seldom makes it into the news. The last we heard of it was back in 2009, when an earthquake destroyed the historical centre of […]

There’s a place in Italy where you can listen to the sea, savor the fragrance of citrus and pine trees, dive in the color of the woods, bump into some roe deer, hear the silence of the clearings among prickly pears and orchids, and taste the flavors of the agricultural tradition: that place is the […]

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 […]

Have you ever seen those passionate walkers crossing your path, swinging their arms energetically while holding long sticks that look a lot like ski poles? Well, I was one of them last weekend and…I loved it! Let’s start from the beginning: these intrepid explorers aren’t simply walking, they are practicing Nordic walking, a sport that […]