Tag Archives: Piedmont

In the heart of the Cottian Alps, straddling the border between Italy and France, lies one of Italy’s most precious natural gems: Monviso Park. Renowned as the only Italian transboundary Biosphere Reserve, this park is a true paradise for nature lovers and hikers. The majestic Monviso peak, which at 3,841 meters tall has earned the […]

“The necessity to find oneself is within the act of getting lost. And if you want to find yourself, you must get lost in the forest.” This is how the documentary “One Step After Another” begins, describing Anna’s authentic and immersive walking adventure along the Occitan Paths in Valle Maira. It’s an engaging video that […]

The journey to discover a place, a culture, a corner of the world undoubtedly also goes through food. Every dish we taste tells us a story, an identity, a relationship with nature. If you too believe that gastronomic experiences are a key element of travel and always seek information in advance about local products and […]

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 […]

Discover some of the wonders of Italy while staying in suggestive historic houses turned into eco-friendly villas, Alberghi Diffusi or elegant, family-run b&b. The elegance of Parma Parma is a quiet and friendly town that embodies rich treasures: the beautiful Baptistery, the elegant gardens, numerous historic houses and the Farnesi Theatre, all wrapped in an incredible atmosphere. It is a […]

According to recent studies, being in touch with nature, even for a few hours, has several benefits on our mental and physical health. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom and published in Scientific Reports, involved about 20 thousand people who spent some time in contact with […]

Let’s discover the San Michele Abbey, a majestic abbey on the top of the Pirchiriano mountain, in the west of Turin. This abbey inspired the author Umberto Eco for its debut novel The Name of the Rose. …because of the inaccessible position, the abbey was capable of generating fear in every traveler who approached it… […]

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 […]

“Everyone has the power to make the world a better place” (Sergio Bambarén) Here there is the story of Casa Payer owners, a wonderful house in the woods conceived to live a life in nature. It’s a 100% eco-friendly and vegetarian experience in the amazing Waldense valleys in Piedmont. We’ll discover the charming story of Luca […]

Are you ready for a blast from the past, among wild valleys, historic villages and natural ponds? We are taking you to Valchiusella, in Piedmont (North Italy). The natural landscape that you will find has remained unchanged over the years, thanks to the fact that the territory has always been avoiding the development of any […]