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The Crowded Planet!

We are Margherita and Nick, a nature
and adventure-loving couple.

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About us

We are Margherita and Nick, a writer and photographer from Italy and Australia, long-term travellers and lovers of nature, wildlife and the outdoors.

We created this blog in 2014 to share our passions for nature, adventure, and sustainable travel. To date, our journeys have taken us to over 85 countries – it’s very hard to pick a favourite, but Malaysia, Japan, Iran, South Africa and Mexico will always have a special place in our hearts. 

Over time, our hobbies and travelling style changed. We still love jetting around for months, but we tend to travel for shorter periods of time, and we like to explore Italy, our country, on foot and by bicycle. Our favourite destinations are Trentino, the Italian Lakes, and Emilia-Romagna.

We are also very (un)successful triathletes and marathon runners, and our other passions (in no particular order) include hiking, craft beer, Asian food and our cat Tappo.

Ecotourism

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8 Reasons to Visit Cervia, Italy

Are you looking for a fun, affordable beach holiday destination in Italy? What about heading to the Romagna coast – here are 8 reasons why it’s a good idea to … Read more
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One Perfect Day in Comacchio, Italy

Are you planning to visit Italy this summer and are looking for an unusual destination? Check out this guide on how to spend 1 day in Comacchio, Italy – a … Read more
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9 Fun Things To Do In Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Wondering if Mirissa is worth visiting? The answer is YES! Here are 9 fun things to do in Mirissa, and one thing NOT to do! Includes whale watching and practical … Read more

Latest Posts

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14 Fun Things to do in Peschiera del Garda

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Where to Find the Best Mosaics in Ravenna

Are you planning your next trip to Italy? Then let me tell you that, if you’re an art lover, you can’t miss the mosaics of Ravenna. This small city in … Read more
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15 Great Things to do in Bellagio

Heading to Lake Como for a day or longer? I’m sure you’ll be wondering what the best things to do in Bellagio are – keep reading, we’ll share them with … Read more

Mondays In Milan

15 Fun Day Trips from Milan

One of the best things about my hometown Milan is that it’s a great base to explore more of Northern Italy and even Switzerland! Find out how on these fun … Read more
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How to Get Tickets to the Milan Duomo

After the Last Supper, here is another of Milan’s great sights – the wonderful Duomo! Here’s all you need to know about the Milan Duomo, including how to get skip-the-line … Read more
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The 20 Best Milan Museums

Welcome to another #MondaysinMilan post – today we’ll tell you all about Milan museums! Including the Last Supper Museum, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, Prada Museum and more! When I first … Read more