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Adventures in the Po Delta

Our day exploring the Po Delta, a mysterious land between river and sea, with Antonio of Delta Adventures and Agnieszka of Zalezna w Podrozy. If you’re interested in learning more, have a look at our Comacchio in 1 Day guide to plan the perfect day trip, or our top things to do in Ferrara guide! … Read more

Lloret de Mar: More Than Just Beaches

When we heard that TBEX 2015 was to be held in Lloret de Mar in Costa Brava, we were underwhelmed. We imagined a holiday town full of concrete and crowded beaches. Guess what? We loved Lloret. It has a lot more to offer than just beaches and parties! When I first googled ‘Lloret de Mar‘, … Read more

Mountain Biking in the Carnic Alps

Did you know we love discovering unusual places in Italy? From bungee jumping in Biella to adventures on Lake Garda, that’s how we spend our weekends. Follow us on an active weekend on two wheels in the Carnic Alps, one of the remotest stretches of the Italian Alps!

Adventure lovers, welcome to your Neverland. A place where you can hike, bike, kayak, abseil, boulder, deep-water solo, swim, dive… all within a short distance from one another. Welcome to Gozo, Europe’s active hotspot. And Gozo adventure happens all year round! The first time I visited Gozo, fifteen years ago, I remember liking how varied … Read more

Back to the Past in the Tuscan Mountains

Our exploration of little-known corners of Italy continues. After Gargano, Biella, the northern shore of Lake Garda and Romagna, we’ll take you to the Tuscan mountains, the beautiful Apennines. My love affair with Tuscany is a tormented one. No one can deny the charm of this region, the cradle of Italian language, arts and culture. … Read more

Biella Bungee Jumping and More Adventure

The region around Biella, halfway through Milan and Turin and not far from the Alps, is heaven for adventurers and nature lovers. Here’s what we did during a weekend in the region – even though the title gives it away, you already know I ended up in Biella bungee jumping! Why isn’t Biella touristy? If … Read more