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What to Pack for a Slow Trip: The Essential List
The less you carry, the freer you are. A considered packing list for a light backpack that lasts weeks — not just a weekend.
Jul 5, 2026Giulia Conti
Itinerari pratici e mete internazionali
Scrive gli itinerari pratici, in Italia e all'estero: come arrivare, dove dormire, quanto tempo dedicare a un posto. Aggiorna sempre le informazioni pratiche.
Guides by Giulia Conti.
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Ultralight Trekking: The Right Gear for Walking Without the Weight
Backpack, boots, poles and not much else. How to kit yourself out for hiking without breaking the bank or lugging around a gear shop.
Jul 5, 2026
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Photographing Borghi: Practical Tips for Images That Tell Stories
You don't need an expensive camera to photograph a borgo beautifully. You need attentive eyes, good light and the patience to wait for the right moment.
Jul 5, 2026
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The Slow Traveler's Digital Toolkit: Apps That Actually Earn Their Place
A handful of well-chosen apps beats twenty mediocre ones. Offline maps, trains, trails, and weather: the tools that truly serve unhurried travel.
Jul 5, 2026
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Choosing the Right Season: When Every Place Shows Its True Self
There's no wrong season — only wrong expectations. How to match destination and timing for a journey free of disappointment.
Jul 5, 2026
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Italy's Unknown Pilgrim Routes: Alternatives to the Via Francigena
Italy has dozens of waymarked routes, many of them magnificent and almost all of them empty. From the Via degli Dei to the Cammino di San Benedetto, here are the best.
Jul 5, 2026
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The Via Francigena Without the Crowds: Quieter Stages and the Right Time to Walk
The Francigena is stunning, but some stretches get busy. Variants, alternative stages, and the best seasons to walk it in peace.
Jul 5, 2026
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Eight European Walking Routes That Aren't the Camino de Santiago
The Camino is wonderful but crowded. From Austria to Scotland, from Norway to Portugal: beautiful, quiet long-distance routes across Europe.
Jul 5, 2026
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How to Prepare for a Long Walk: Body, Pack, and Peace of Mind
Every first walk feels daunting. Physical, mental, and logistical preparation for setting out with confidence, even if you've never done it before.
Jul 5, 2026