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Curiosities and news, suggestion for travel (also for free), unusual places to visit, from the ghost towns to the disappeared islands, amazing stories of travel, by bicycle, by foot, donkey, horse back or canoa.
Explore San Marino in One Day
San Marino, a microstate nestled within the territory of Italy, located exactly in the heart of Italy, and with its 33,000 inhabitants is the third smallest state in Europe. However, it’s not just that; it is also the oldest existing Republic. What I particularly liked about visiting this place is not only the amazing atmosphere, […]
Continue readingYou must be the change you wish to see in the world: Interview with Silvia Ombellini, founder of Ecobnb
Ecobnb has revolutionized the tourism sector through an eco-sustainable perspective. An interview with Silvia Ombellini, in the Italian magazine “Il Punto”, retraces the entire path taken by Silvia and Simone Riccardi to create Ecobnb, the largest community dedicated to sustainable tourism. The seven questions of the journalist Daniele Saccani to Silvia Ombellini explore how Ecobnb […]
Continue readingGoodbye to single-use plastic in hotels in Europe
To reduce packaging waste, that is 40% of all the plastic in Europe, the European Commission bans single-use plastic and plastic shampoo bottles in hotels The new regulation on packaging by the European Commission bans some types of unnecessary plastic packaging, such as single-use packaging for food and drinks (sugar sachets and single-dose sauces), single-use […]
Continue readingTop 7 Eco-Friendly Farmhouses and Bed & Breakfast to Discover Assisi
Would you like to organize a holiday in Assisi while respecting nature? Here are the best eco-friendly farmhouses and B&B in the spiritual heart of Umbria. Assisi is a well-known destination for its charm and attractiveness. The Saint Clare’s Basilica, the Saint Damian’s church, and the Basilica of Saint Francis are worth a visit. The […]
Continue readingSlovenia: 9 Special Nights in Chalets, Tents and Eco-glamping
Are you ready to live a dream stay in Slovenia? In this green destination of Europe, nights can become unforgettable experiences connected with pure nature. We leave for a magical journey to discover the most unusual and fascinating stays of the country. Forget traditional accommodation and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of […]
Continue readingMeasuring What Matters: The New Global Standard to Measure the Sustainability of Tourism Adopted by UN
The United Nations has embraced a new global standard to measure the sustainability of tourism worldwide. This framework has garnered unanimous approval from all 193 UN member states, signifying a significant step towards harmonizing methodologies for assessing the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability in tourism. Officially dubbed the Statistical Framework for Measuring the […]
Continue reading6 Dream Organic Farms To Explore Gubbio
Between ancient districts and rolling hills, Gubbio is a pearl of Umbria that fascinates with its historical beauty and natural landscapes. The center of Gubbio is a treasure of churches, buildings and squares that transport you back in time. The hills around the city among the valleys of the Tiber, the Chiascio and the Via […]
Continue readingRose Hip Hill: an Oasis of Nature and Sustainability in Breznica
We discovered Rose Hip Hill, an organic farm on the hill near Breznica, interviewing Božica Zezelj, the owner Discover an eco-friendly retreat in a corner of paradise in Breznica in Croatia! Rose Hip Hill Holiday House is an organic farm surrounded by greenery in Breznica, not far from Varaždin (30km) and Zagreb (50km). In this […]
Continue reading5 good reasons to start cycling today
We all know that getting around by bicycle instead of car would benefit us and the planet. But still few of us are willing to change our habits: we would rather waste half an hour in the car, stuck in traffic than take the bike (yes, I know you have an unused one hidden in […]
Continue reading5 Tips to Check If an Accommodation is Environmentally Friendly
Building a better future for upcoming generations or preserving the planet, everyone has a reason to be more environmentally respectful. Every small step taken towards sustainability can make a big difference on a global scale. For this reason, more and more travelers around the world are looking for words like “green”, “ecological” and “sustainable” when […]
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