Tag Archives: slow travel

Botanical Garden of Padua: five centuries of history and five continents in half a day (with a look into the future) The oldest botanical garden in the world is located in Padua. Founded in 1545, it is still located in its original location, in an area of ​​2.2 hectares that is now a UNESCO World […]

Come with us the discovery of a pristine corner of Piedmont, where nature reigns supreme and ancient mountain villages back to life. Are you looking for a cool, unusual and unique hotel in Italian Alps? Take a look of this beautifuland eco-friendly chalet in Maira Valley, in a picturesque albergo diffuso in a small mountain village […]

A tour among some of Italy’s most beautiful mountains, in the footsteps of the famous Reinhold Messner, who here has begun to climb. 19 kilometers around to one of the most spectacular massifs of the Dolomites. We are in Val di Funes, jewel of South Tyrol. What in German is called Villnößtal is a small valley, […]

Winter has officially begun, but the snow is even desired and once again is facing months without major snowfall. We can not say with certainty whether it is another exception or the new normal on by climate change. But the fact remains that the snow is becoming less and it is increasingly difficult to enjoy […]

The silence, the pristine nature, the footsteps of a wild animal: the forest is a magical place, where every walk becomes an incredible experience. Spending your holiday immersed in the woods, sleeping surrounded by nature is even more special, something to live fully, to rediscover yourself, find a lost wellness, a deep connection with the environment […]

The Nebrodi mountains, also known as Caronie, stretch from the northeast coast of Sicily to the park of the vulcan Etna on the south east coast of the island. The name seems to come from a Greek word meaning “deer” and it may refer to the numerous deer living in the area at the times […]

Some are forced to drive a car every day and cannot wait to take a holiday without it. There are those who live in a big city like Berlin or Copenhagen, and by choice decided to live without a car. Or even those who want to travel sustainable and stress-free, by public transport (and no […]

Sometimes we just need a break, get away from our usual routine and try something new: why not live an unusual weekend, staying in old monastery renovated in an eco-friendly hospitality? We left for Italy to discover the accommodations that have emerged in these ancient buildings, where the charming atmosphere remained, that now offer fantastic spa area, gourmet typical restaurants, […]

A German reader, whom we thank, has written to us to organize her next trip to Italy, this is what she wrote: Hello, I will arrive by plane in Rome and I would like to get to the hot springs with close accommodation without a car. Can you help me? Actually reaching the many natural hot springs near Rome without a […]

High mountain fresh air, an authentic and charming village, the beautiful peaks of Dolomites: Forni di Sopra is this and much more. We are in the heart of Carnia, in the Park of the Friulian Dolomites, declared World Heritage Site in 2009. Forni di Sopra is a beautiful Alpine Pearl, located at 907 meters above […]