Tag Archives: train

We are not tourists anymore, but travelers. We go in search of actual experiences, we leave to find ourselves and know the other, the rush begins to scare us, we become increasingly aware of our impact on the environment, we escape the hit-and-run holiday and the travels becomes a lifestyle. The world of tourism is changing and it does […]

You always wanted to travel the land of cherry blossom and the rising sun, but not sure when to go? This is the best time to visit Japan. This year Japan is on my hotlist. I personally believe Japan is somewhere everyone should visit. From tranquil bamboo forest to skyscrapers and serene temples to neon […]

2020 will be the National Year of Tourist Train. The Minister for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, Dario Franceschini, announced it this way: “After 2016 National Year of the Paths, 2017 National Year of the Villages, the 2018 Year of Italian Food and 2019 Year of Slow tourism now we want to promote another […]

Air transport is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions and is already responsible for 3% of total CO2 emissions. The ecopassenger.org site gives in a few clicks a good idea of ​​how much air travel pollutes and how much CO2 you can save by preferring the train over a flight. In short, it is […]

Long-distance footpaths and cycle-paths, panoramic railways, horse riding or tours in kayak… the keyword is Slow Travel. This year is the Slow Tourism year in Italy. Let’s see what slow travelling means and how to enjoy it in Italy Slow tourism is increasingly appreciated for the authentic experiences it can give. New travelers say no to the airplane. Tourism in […]

Germany still points on sustainability: last September a new zero emissions train went into operation. It’s the first train in the world fully powered by hydrogen. The new hydrogen train can reach 140 km per hour, with a range of 800 km with a full. It has a capacity of 300 passengers. The first Hydrogen Train in the World […]

Among the testimonies of the World War I, monasteries, and an incredible nature there’s passing the historical train of Transalpina: an unforgettable trip from Nova Gorica to Bled in Slovenia. We introduce you a small pearl for all of us lovers of slow tourism, a pleasant 80 km trail in the green of wonderful Slovenia, aboard […]

A train ticket, a suitcase and your wanderlust. Joy wrote us from the UK, as she’s looking for some tips on a no-car holiday in Italy, to discover the beauties of this country not only in cities, but also in the countryside. Here are our suggestions. Dear Ecobnb, I’ve seen your website, and it’s such […]

Come by train or on foot to an unforgettable trekking experience in the Stelvio National Park. You will discover the raw beauty of Rabbi Valley (Trentino Alto Adige). Ready to go? A growing wonder just outside Trento When I got to Malè railway station, in the heart of Val di Sole, I almost regretted stepping […]

Along the places of Dante’s exile, the Faentina Railway invites us to discover the uncontaminated landscapes of the Tuscan Romagna Appennines, traveling from Florence to Faenza. Every traveler will be enchanted by the views follow one another in this trip so charming, in what is also called the Dante train. In less than two hours, you live a […]