Little-known destinations, forgotten villages and whole regions to discover before everyone else does. The antidote to overtourism, one guide at a time.
Every euro spent in a borgo is a vote for its survival. How to direct your travel choices to sustain the communities you visit.
Jul 5, 2026
Short-term rentals, souvenir shops, residents pushed out. How mass tourism transforms historic centres — and what we can do as travellers.
Jul 5, 2026
A borgo is not an open-air museum — it's someone's home. How to visit small villages without causing harm, guided by common sense and respect.
Jul 5, 2026
Where do you sleep when you walk for days? From pilgrim credentials to donativo hostels: a practical guide to accommodation on Italy's walking routes.
Jul 5, 2026
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
The Camino is wonderful but crowded. From Austria to Scotland, from Norway to Portugal: beautiful, quiet long-distance routes across Europe.
Jul 5, 2026
The Francigena is stunning, but some stretches get busy. Variants, alternative stages, and the best seasons to walk it in peace.
Jul 5, 2026
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
There's no wrong season — only wrong expectations. How to match destination and timing for a journey free of disappointment.
Jul 5, 2026