Tag Archives: Siena
Trekking from San Gimignano to the Castelvecchio Natural Reserve
Between medieval towns and gentle hills, Val d’Elsa is the perfect destination for a walking holiday. Let’s go hiking from San Gimignano to the Castelvecchio Natural Reserve. An amazing landscape, medieval towns and sacred buildings: Val d’Elsa is the border between two cities: Florence and Siena. It’s the perfect place for hikers who want to […]
Continue readingSiena: 5 tips for an eco-friendly weekend
Are you planning to spend a pleasant weekend in an Italian city? If you want to take a break from the chaotic everyday life and you’re looking for a fascinating destination full of history, Siena is for you! This Tuscan city known for its medieval brick buildings and the historic Palio, can surprise you with […]
Continue readingGroup travels in Italy: the best destinations
It is not always easy to organize group travels with friends or family, find a suitable place that meets the needs of all can be complicated. That’s why we thought of all those who want to travel in a group. Thus we have found for you 10 special places to spend a memorable group vacation in […]
Continue readingHolidays in Tuscany: the 5 hidden spots worth visiting
Tuscany: a region with an unmatched historical, artistic and natural heritage. These are Ecobnb’s top 5 most remote and hidden corners. Tuscany is the magic of a landscape where everything around is gentle, ancient and new at the same time. These are Curzio Malaparte’s words describing the beauty of Tuscany, which never stops surprising the […]
Continue reading10 things to do in the Sienese hills
The Sienese hills enclose unexpected beauty, art, culture and amazing landscapes. It is a unmatched, romantic and antique scenery. Unforgettable colors and shapes seem to form a dream. The scents and the genuine products of the earth are delicious flavors of yesteryear. The cypresses, the hills of Mount Amiata, the narrow streets of the medieval […]
Continue readingTop 9 Christmas Market in Europe
Colorful decorations, Christmas music, spicy flavors await you in the Christmas markets across Europe, immerse yourself in a magical world and discover an atmosphere that only here you can find. Wander among the lit houses and enjoy the arrival of Christmas. Born from a Nordic tradition, now the Christmas markets are in all Europe. Let’s […]
Continue readingFoliage: 5 Itineraries (and cooking recipes) of Autumn in Italy
Autumn is often the most underestimated season, but actually this time of the year offers a spectacle without equal: the foliage. Nature is red, orange, brown and yellow, and it creates incredible scenery. Discover the 5 best places to admire the phenomenon of foliage!
Continue readingFlorence and Rome at 2 wheels of distance
Hello, I am looking for a map or guide book on cycling from Firenze to Roma Thomas Heidenberger Washington, D.C. Inspired by Thomas’s message, we are ready to propose a new travel! Go from Florence to Rome with no other propelling force but our legs, no other means of transport but our bike. So wonderful, […]
Continue readingChristmas Holidays with Children: 5 italian places not to be missed
Welcome back Christmas holidays. Kids are home from school for two weeks, and you still haven’t planned what to do? No problem, there are many proposals really beautiful and low-cost dedicated the entire family. Look at our five proposals: 1) On the Alpe Cimbra yoy meet the magicians The witch Perti, the goblin Fliflick and the magician […]
Continue readingChristmas Markets: from Bozen to Siena, find your Christmas shopping
This holiday season celebrate the romance and magic of Christmas visiting the Christmas markets all over Italy: find inspirations for your Christmas gifts It’s Wintertime…. and that means that Christmas is almost upon us! And who’s not up for a tour of the irresistible Christmas markets? Here is a selection of the best, with something special and […]
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