Little-known destinations, forgotten villages and whole regions to discover before everyone else does. The antidote to overtourism, one guide at a time.
Bagno Vignoni in the Val d'Orcia: the Renaissance thermal pool-piazza, waters at 49°C, the Parco dei Mulini, and the timeless atmosphere of a tiny Tuscan borgo.
Jul 5, 2026
Stufe di Nerone in Pozzuoli: ancient Roman thermal caves in the Campi Flegrei, volcanic steam at 90°C and steam grottos entirely off the tourist trail.
Jul 5, 2026
On Lipari, the Mediterranean's oldest thermal springs: waters at around 50°C, a Mycenaean tholos tomb, and sweeping views over the Aeolian Islands, still barely known.
Jul 5, 2026
Cascate del Mulino at Saturnia: travertine pools at 37°C with free access in the Maremma. A complete guide with timing tips, what to bring, and nearby sights.
Jul 5, 2026
Terme di Petriolo between Siena and Grosseto: medieval ruins, sulphurous springs at 43°C in the Farma torrent, and free natural pools in the Tuscan maquis.
Jul 5, 2026
Discover Bagni San Filippo, Tuscany's free thermal springs in the Val d'Orcia: white travertine cascades, 48°C waters, and trails through ancient chestnut woods.
Jul 5, 2026
Rocchettine: a tiny, barely-known ghost village in the Sabina hills, abandoned for decades. A walk through ruins, woodland and absolute silence.
Jul 5, 2026
Consonno: the Brianza borgo transformed into a pleasure city and left to decay. A surreal story of boom-era folly, ruin, and rediscovery.
Jul 5, 2026
Romagnano al Monte is a ghost borgo abandoned after the 1980 Irpinia earthquake. A guide to visiting its ruins, panoramas and traces of everyday life left behind.
Jul 5, 2026