France is one of the world’s most famous wine-producing countries, and grape harvesting in France is an important annual tradition. Known locally as les vendanges, the grape harvest marks the moment when months of vineyard work culminate in the careful collection of ripe grapes. From Champagne and Burgundy to Bordeaux, Alsace and Provence, harvest season […]
Climate change sometimes compels us to create new traditions that graft themselves onto centuries-old ones—like the grape harvest, for instance. The practice of harvesting grapes at night is becoming increasingly widespread across the Mediterranean basin, not only to avoid the fierce summer heat that now frequently lingers into September but also to safeguard the crop. […]
Sunshine, longer days, renewed energy… spring is a wonderful whirlwind of positivity that reawakens not only nature but also our desire to get involved. If you’re planning a spring vacation, instead of the usual week at the spa or in a European capital, opt for a different experience. An exciting one: experiential tourism. Live […]
This year, Oman – the nation of oases is in every travel guide as the perfect autumn getaway! The reason for this rediscovery is the promotion of its capital, Muscat, which is also becoming a base for the many excursions available throughout the season. The city is well connected to the rest of the world […]
Experiential tourism is increasingly popular, in Italy and around the world. Having a real life experience as a tourist gives meaning to a vacation that would otherwise be just another relaxing holiday. Going to the beach isn’t enough anymore: today, you might love fishing on a boat. And instead of simply trekking in the mountains, […]
The two most famous and historic examples of experiential tourism we know are: safaris and spiritual retreats. Since the 1950s, these two forms of tourism, immersing oneself in the most authentic reality of Africa (safaris) and Asia (spirituality), have been practiced primarily by travel enthusiasts. After seeing everything, people go to “experience and feel” the […]
Deserts are some of the most fascinating environments on Earth. They are often thought of as hot, sandy places, but deserts can also be cold, rocky, or covered with ice. A desert is defined by its lack of rainfall rather than its temperature. Plants and animals that live in deserts have developed special adaptations to […]
