A different side of Maldives – Overtourism, Waste and Floating Cities Did you know Maldives are facing big problems in over tourism and waste management? Behind the polish image of luxury resorts there’s much more. We went to a local island: Diffushi, talked to locals and interviewed a famous activist... Read More
If there’s an ecovillage I wanted to visit in particular it’s one in Poland where they practice a unique ritual burning cow dough during sunset and sunrise. The place is actually an healing centre. They play with energy. Well, I don’t know if “play” is the right word. They cleanse... Read More
Bikepacking the Slovenia West Loop Valentin and Jonas were crossing Slovenia when we met them. They were following the Slovenia West Loop, a bikepacking route starting and ending in Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. Their bikes were fully equipped with all the needs for camping, cooking outdoors and crossing desertified lands... Read More
?? While exploring ecovillages and off-grid communities in France I met Golem Ceramic. We spent an afternoon together in a studio by the Loire river working with clay. It was my first time playing with clay and it was an amazing experience. I learnt how ceramic vases are made from... Read More
Adventures in the wilderness without maps, compass or even a watch.
What exploring means to Franco Michieli Read More
Rain was falling gently, tip-tapping on tree leaves. It seemed like the sound wanted to wake up the forest, but even that sound couldn’t break the silence of that place. When the lighting storm arrived everything suddenly became white for a second and then deep dark again. Thankfully I wasn’t... Read More
The sun disappeared fast behind the high peaks of Switzerland’s Alps. There was no time to waste, I had to find a quiet spot to pitch my tent, before the real dark would come. If there was a moment when I clearly heard the sound of silence it was during... Read More