Tag Archives: sustainable tourism

We know that global warming and pollution are endangering the life of our planet.  But how many are conscious of the impact of their travel on the environment? Going on practical, how many people choose less polluting means of transport or accommodation in eco-friendly holiday? A recent survey sets the identikit of European ‘”eco-tourist”.  The […]

The competitiveness of the tourism industry is closely linked to its sustainability. At the same time, the quality of tourist destination is strongly influenced by its natural and cultural environment and its integration with the local community. The need to reconcile economic growth and sustainable development leads to a more responsible tourism. To say it […]

1. Take pictures: a picture is worth more than thousands words Though I am not a passionate of pictures myself and I have spent my life, and holidays, priding myself of “taking pics by heart” once you visit the Amalfi Coast something will definitely change in your life. Is it the quality of the light, […]

All the top sights in Rome in less than 3 hours A combination between a push scooter and a skateboard, the “Segway” is the new trendy way to go around. You may have seen it watching movies, video clips or just browsing through magazines. Now find it in Rome: a fun and eco way widening […]

More people on the same car means less pollution and less traffic. A smart way to reduce CO2 emissions from cars in our travels is the Carpooling. Car sharing has grown a lot in recent years due to the diffusion of a lot of web services, including Apps that allow the meeting between who is […]

There were once more than six thousand kilometers of track on which they traveled the first puffing steam trains, among bridges and natural italian landscapes, cultivated plains and wild woods, hills dotted with rows of trees and breathtaking mountains. Next came the high speed, the highways and cars, and those old rails are become rusty […]

Here are 5 useful tips if you wish to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Holidays far from consumption routine and near the Nature, in Italy: 1. Amazing Christmas, staying in old villages or in a real castle Who said you can’t travel in time? Sleeping in an old castle in the heart of Umbria, for […]

Some ideas to attend at the grape harvest, getting to the heart of the autumnal atmosphere The grape harvest is a ritual and a feast, as well as the opportunity to enjoy wine tasting, preferably organic, and to welcome autumn. At one time the Romans in the time of harvest of the grapes organized great […]

Starting your journey to discover the places requires a certain amount of preparation, walking sometimes becomes a challenge with yourself, when you are walking you can look into yourself, and you have the opportunity to reflect … looking outside! In recent decades, the Via Francigena, the way that in ancient times was the way of […]