Sustainable Travel

Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 10/31/2018 - 01:13
The canals of Venice, the Baroque cities of Sicily’s Val di Noto, the picturesque views of the Cinque Terre, the medieval alleys of Ferrara: it’s not just (…
Food & Drink
by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 10/25/2018 - 00:07
It might come as no surprise to you that it is the dream of many to leave their busy lives behind and make a new life in a country like Italy. A wild country…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/09/2018 - 06:00
Rome’s famous horse-drawn carriages – the so-called ‘botticelle’ – may no longer be used to carry tourists around town to tour the Italian capital’s most…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 09/26/2018 - 00:00
Sitting on the ground in Venice could become illegal if the latest proposal meant to curb the effects of overtourism is approved by the city council in October…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/06/2018 - 04:51
Florence is banning tourists from picnicking on the sidewalk and on shop doorsteps at mealtimes. Those who don’t comply with the ordinance, signed by mayor…
Culture
by Laura Morelli | Thu, 06/07/2018 - 04:55
Up until the middle of the fifteenth century, each and every book in Europe was handmade. Books were precious, expensive, and prized possessions of monasteries…
Culture
by Georgette Jupe | Fri, 03/30/2018 - 00:13
Finding meaning as you travel can be seemingly ubiquitous, but in my experience, it really is anything but. The excitement of planning can soon turn into a…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/02/2018 - 00:00
In an attempt to divert visitors from overcrowded spots and to promote a slower pace of travel, the Italian culture ministry has launched Cammini d’Italia, an…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/14/2017 - 03:00
If you only read the titles, then it sounds like good news: ‘Large cruise ships banned from Venice city center’, many websites are reporting. Well, maybe – the…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/22/2016 - 00:00
This article is intended to bring a little more awareness to the way we travel and to show you how, by taking small steps, we can all contribute to a way of…