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Two examples of community-based tourism in Italy
In the beautiful setting of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in a rural and rich in history setting, there are two of the best examples of the Italian community-based tourism, a new way to offer hospitality, which recovers its ancient meaning and aims at sustainable development of the territory, in full compliance with environment and traditions. Let’s find them […]
Continue readingSustainable Holiday is Possible
Let me tell you what it means for us of Ecobnb sustainable holiday, and how we dream of the future of tourism. Spending a sustainable holiday isn’t as difficult as some people think. Here I am: I’m ready, it’s time to leave. The bags are closed, inside there are only the essentials, to be lighter and […]
Continue readingExplore Paris through the Eyes of a Local Parisian
The charming Paris is always a good idea for a romantic weekend escape. Between boulevards, gardens and great works of art, set out to discover the French capital in an authentic and sustainable way. Do you want to visit Paris like a local would? Find out these tips suggested by Iphigenie, a Parisian friend who was […]
Continue readingForest Therapy: 2 Hours per Week among Nature to Reduce Stress
Are you feeling stressed and you don’t know what to do? Try the forest therapy. Spending 2 hours per week among trees can bring many beneficial effects. In recent years, technological progress has changed everyone’s life. We live everyday with a frenetic rhythm, we’re used to urban environments and are always immersed in a smartphone […]
Continue reading6 Locations for a Yoga Retreat by the Sea
Yoga is a useful practice for psychophysical wellbeing. It helps with mental clarity and the management of emotions. It harmonizes body, energy, and mind. If you enjoy this practice, here are 6 stunning locations for a yoga retreat by the sea, between Liguria and Tuscany, in Italy. Yoga on the Ligurian sea, a few km from […]
Continue readingAlong Via Francigena, from Costamezzana to Fornovo Taro
Via Francigena is a wonderful path that has attracted numerous pilgrims looking for spirituality. It’s not a single road, it’s a network of paths. Along these streets, which lead from northern Europe and France to Rome and Apulia (where the boarding to the Holy Land was situated), thousands of pilgrims used to walk searching for […]
Continue readingDolphins: why they are so special, and 5 places to see them on holiday
With their smiling and cheerful appearance, dolphins are one of the most loved animals in the world. These friendly mammals live in temperate and tropical waters, so it is not uncommon to see them on vacation. Let’s find out why dolphins are so special and 5 places to admire them! Why are dolphins so special? […]
Continue readingTour of Lake Orta by bike, between villages and beaches
Here it is, nestled between the green of the Alps and the dense woods of the hills. We are in front of Lake Orta, an unmissable destination for all those who are in Piedmont. Of course, it’s not as majestic as Lake Maggiore, or glamorous like the more famous Lake Como. But, precisely because of […]
Continue reading7 Stunning Eco-Tourist Sites
Ecotourism is a form of traveling to natural areas that involve choosing only sustainable transportation, conserving the environment, and helping the local people while staying respectful to their culture, habits, and tradition. Eco-tourists might aim to educate themselves, contribute to ecological conservation and the protection of historical sites, and/or benefit local communities in various ways […]
Continue reading4 Amazing Mountain Biking Routes in the Italian Alps
Thanks to amazing landscapes, epic rocky descents, and high-altitude trails, mountain biking is the perfect way to explore the Alps. Find out the best Alpine routes for your next green holiday! There are more and more travelers who decide to enjoy nature with their mountain bikes. Panoramas, fresh air, adventurous descent among meadows and woods, pay […]
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