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Canaryislands, glutenfree, islandhopping, Itineraries, sights, Spain The Canary Islands, an archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, are known for their volcanic landscapes and unique culture. The 7 main islands each has something unique, from beaches and mountains to charming towns. I spent on the Canary islands altogether 2 years living and working on Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura,…

The Via Francigena is an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance sustainable tourism in Europe and Italy. The union and communication between various cultures. A route that crosses Europe from the north to the south of Italy. It is about 3200 km long!

The time has come to focus on slow tourism. The kind of tourism that enhances rural areas and people, villages, and landscapes and combines the beauty of places with culture, art, and gastronomy—not neglecting an important aspect, namely the personal search, and spirituality.

In recent years, the system of hiking trails and cultural itineraries has grown considerably, redeveloping the territory from an environmental and socio-cultural point of view, revitalizing marginal or inland areas, and enhancing those places off the beaten track of mass tourism. Along its 3,200 km of the Via Francigena (United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Italy), thousands of small companies, hiking, environmental guides, and associations are active and committed to the area to serve the needs of the walkers.

Today it is estimated that thanks to the thousands of pilgrims, the economic fallout of this Council of Europe cultural routes, which crosses Italy (10 regions, 400 municipalities) for more than 2,000 km, exceeds 20 million Euros. The Via Francigena can be considered our "Way of Santiago": the way that leads to Rome and the ports of Apulia is the flagship of the international pilgrimage. Every year, pilgrims from over 40 countries walk this route on foot or by bicycle. Eight out of ten of them come back as tourists after their journey.

It is crucial, however, not to divide Italy into hundreds of walks because this would risk weakening the tourism infrastructure with no central itinerary around which to create an alternative model of slow cultural tourism, as has been happening (for the last 30 years) in Spain with the path that leads to Santiago de Compostela.

The Via Francigena is and remains a great opportunity around which it will be possible to strengthen the Italian tourist brand worldwide and develop an incredible network of regional, national, and international itineraries.

This is an ambitious project, claims Luca Bruschi - Director of the Via Francigena European Association. "We want to give value to all the work that has been done up to now by recognizing that the Via Francigena is representative of the factors of growth, exchange, and comparison between people coming from different countries."

The Via Francigena and Santiago di Compostela are among Europe's most prestigious cultural routes. It is also a model for sustainable development, stretching over 3.200km from Kent to Apulia, and is one of the world's best-known pilgrimage routes.

It is a tourist offer with an unprecedented response to the demand of people for a new way of enjoying the territory in their leisure time. A journey that affects individual growth and emphasizes meeting people and local communities along the route.

Initially posted by Luca Bruschi in ⏩  La #ViaFrancigena rappresenta una grande opportunità per lo sviluppo territoriale e turistico in Eurupa e in Italia.

Three Week Road Trip Itinerary in Tasmania

When Tim and I first visited Tasmania in 2014, people had one of two reactions. The first was, “Is that in Africa?” and the second was, “Why? There’s nothing to do there.” Now, four years later, the attitude towards Tasmania has changed dramatically! Australia’s island state (by the way, no, Tasmania is not in Africa) has become a hot destination for those who love hiking, wildlife and locally…

June 10th - June 23rd, 2017

The brass gears of the astrolabe have aligned, the charts are inked, and the international transit lines have been verified. Astrolabe & Atlas is pleased to announce that booking windows are officially open for our current seasonal itineraries.

Whether you are looking to rub shoulders with high-society alchemists or test your wand-work against the most dangerous beasts in the magical world, safe passage is guaranteed.

The Beaux-Arts Excursion (France): A high-end, continental split between the secret alchemical quarters of Paris and the breathtaking hidden valley of the Pyrenees. Includes private late-night admission to Nicolas Flamel's original workshop.

The Carpathian Dragon Sanctuary (Romania): A rugged, boundary-pushing trek deep into the monitored peaks of the Carpathian Mountain Reserve. Geared toward experienced adventurers looking to live among and study twelve native dragon breeds—including nesting Hungarian Horntails.

Carnaval de Magia (Brazil): Experience the spectacular energy of Rio de Janeiro's hidden wizarding street festivals. Protected under layered glamour charms, travelers can safely enjoy exotic herbological gathering expeditions.