Italy’s 5 most beautiful ghost towns
From north to south, Italy boasts charming and mysterious abandoned villages: five ghost towns to visit and revive.
California, the famous giant sequoia Pioneer Cabin Tree has collapsed
It was the icon of the Calaveras Big Trees State Park: the drive-through ancient sequoia, with a tunnel running through it, was felled by the bad weather that hit the region recently.
Thailand, hotel displaces village separating it from the sea with a wall
The village of Tonsai in Thailand was moved to make space for a hotel that never materialised. A wall, now covered in art, separates it from the beach. This is the story of what happened.
Yellowstone, the USA’s oldest park endangered by reckless tourism
Irresponsible tourists are causing evermore problems at Yellowstone National Park. From endangered wildlife to vandalised geothermal wonders, the park is suffering.
Thailand closes Koh Tachai island indefinitely to protect it against heavy tourism
Thai authorities will close the idyllic island to visitors in order to allow its delicate ecosystem to recover from the damages caused by heavy tourism.
EcoBnb, when online bed&breakfasts become sustainable
In these days EcoBnb, a platform that, like the more popular AirBnb, offers sustainable accommodation in an increasing number of destinations celebrates its first anniversary.
Roadman’s houses are “donated” to promote sustainable tourism
An initial project of 30 roadman’s houses scattered on a ridge that connects the via Francigena to the Appian Way through bike paths.
China seen through the eyes of two cyclists of the BeCycling association
Daniele Carletti’s and Simona Pergola’s anecdotes of their solidarity bike ride through China: now, they even donate bikes to those who have no means of transport available.
2016’s greenest travel destinations according to Lonely Planet
Let’s discover 2016’s greenest travel destinations according to Lonely Planet, for those who love travelling and enjoying extreme experiences in contact with nature and animals.
Bologna, what to do in 36 hours according to The New York Times
A New York Times journalist spent 36 hours in Bologna and was amazed by the city’s art and culinary traditions as well as its modernity. What to do in just three days in this Italian gem.