The sun is high in the Italian sky. You have just got back from that lovely village at the foot of the hills and a delicious Italian pizza is on the menu for later. But first it’s time to cool down. Smeared in suntan lotion, towel in hand, you walk to the swimming pool ready for a nice swim. Then suddenly, the lifeguard gives you a questioning look: where is your swim cap?
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Everyone is familiar with the typical Italian photos: beautifully coloured houses that appear to be glued to the rocky yet green coast. An azure sea, the warm Mediterranean light and charming harbours complete the picture. Almost too picturesque to be true. And yet, it really does exist. Welcome to ‘Cinque Terre’ on the Italian coast.
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As with so many traffic regulations, every country has its own rules concerning the use of winter tyres. If you are going to France or Italy for a wintersports holiday, or will be driving through the mountains on your way to a hotter destination, it’s important to go out on the road fully prepared and with the correct tyres fitted to your car. I’d like to explain to you exactly what you need to know about winter tyres in France and Italy.
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We’re all becoming more environmentally conscious. Windmills, solar panels and electric cars: human beings have understood that it is now time to start treasuring our planet. And the type of human being that likes camping is especially aware of this. Because us campers want to be able to continue enjoying the beautiful nature around us! But are campsites working to make themselves more sustainable? I checked out various campsites to see how sustainable the camping business is in 2020. And how guests can easily find a sustainable campsite.
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Whether you choose to camp in a campervan, mobile home or tent, you’re never completely safe from criminals. Campsite owners are doing their utmost to contain the problem, but eliminating it is near impossible, and the layout of many campsites doesn’t help. But there are things that you can do. It’s part trickery, part common sense.
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Ever heard of Matera? This unique southern Italian city is a fascinating destination for your next city break. Matera has been chosen as one of the two European Cultural Capitals for 2019. And rightly so, because a visit to Matera is a unique experience! We want to tell you why. Get to know the city where some people live in 9,000-year old homes!
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