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San Michele: the Abbey which inspired Umberto Eco
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… […]
Continue readingGreece: Slow Tourism in an Organic Haven far away from routine
An experience of slow tourism and far from the most crowded destinations. An organic farm surrounded by the wonderful nature of authentic Greece: slow vacation on the Gulf of Corinth, to forget the frenzied everyday life. Greece is a multi-faceted land: colours, ancient history, the sea, headlands… vast land to explore and hundreds of islands […]
Continue readingCasa Fiorindo, an Eco-friendly House near the Venetian Lagoon
A charming and eco-friendly house to discover the other site of Venice. Cycling along canals, canoeing or boating … from Casa Fiorindo you can enjoy the beautiful Venetian Lagoon. Between old mills, Palladio’s villas, archaeological sites, fisherman’s houses and magical nature corners. We have interviewed Paola, the host of Casa Fiorindo, passionate about sustainability but also about flowers […]
Continue readingStone-house in Croatia, Fairytale of a Land that reborns
Some children dream to become a good doctor or an astronaut, someone wants to get married or to travel the world. Vilson dreamed to build a stone house, where he could live in total connection with nature. He got the chance to realize what he wanted, after working and travelling a lot. He made it […]
Continue readingAveto Park, Time-travel to Ancient Mills in Liguria
It’s always charming to visit long history places. Especially when they are Deep Treasures so close to us. We bring you to the discovery of Liguria’s ancient mills in the Aveto Park. Local tradition and manual ability mix in to offer a slow tourist experience between the Apennines and Val d’Aveto. In a fairy-like frame. […]
Continue readingCedereira, Portugal: the new life of small villages in the hinterland
This charming Cedereira village is located in the center of Portugal in the Lousã mountains. Here we give you an insight into the unique features of the artist village and its accommodations, and why a visit at any time is worthwhile. Quality accommodation with an ambitious cultural project Our goal is to bring an ancient […]
Continue readingLes Gomines: Natural Living on Dolomites
Among the massive Dolomites and the Südtiroler valleys, a few steps away from the Braies Park, there’s Les Gomines B&B. A place to live an authentic experience and embrace a sustainable lifestyle. Sustainability is not a trend but a way of living, Barbara Frenner says. It’s the choice of respecting nature and value people. We’ve […]
Continue readingIstra Autentica: an Eco-Friendly Retreat surrounded by the Nature of Slovene Istria
Solar energy, water reservoirs, renovated furniture and bio-pool. These are the ingredients of ISTRA AUTENTICA. an eco-friendly accommodation deep in a hectare of nature. Restored by Bojan, his owner, to be fully eco-sustainable, zero waste and off-grid. Then add the wonders of Istria, its ancient villages and the amazing Slovenian nature… and your green holiday […]
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