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Elisa Spampinato is a travel writer and a Community Storyteller who has lived and worked in Italy, Brazil, and the UK where she is currently located. Practitioner, researcher, speaker, and consultant for sustainable tourism with years of experience in local development and social projects, and a passionate advocate for ethical and responsible tourism. As a writer, she has collaborated with Tourism Concern, Equality in Tourism, Gender Responsible Tourism – GRT, Travindy and Tourism Watch. She has published a book on Slum Tourism in Rio de Janeiro and she continues telling the stories of tourism encounters in local communities, especially the traditional, rural and indigenous ones. Among other things, she is the Community-Based Tourism specialist and Ambassador for the Transformational Travel Council (TTC) Elisa can be followed on her Blog, Facebook, LinkedIN and Instagram.

22 September 2021

Slum Tourism: an ethical choice? The role of the tourist

Tourists do not need to remain in doubt until the moment of the actual experience to gain an understanding of their tour’s inner nature. To discover […]
21 September 2021

24 hours in Vatican City

Vatican City is the core of Catholicism traditions and culture. But it is also more. The Holy See guaranteed the presence of artists, poets, saints, women […]
20 September 2021

These are the 10 most relaxing destinations to take a break in Europe

One can have a million different reasons to leave on holiday. It’s almost always a break from your daily routine, sure, yet that doesn’t mean we […]
17 September 2021

Want to go on a cycling tour and camp while on the road? This bike does both

Cycling holidays are getting more and more popular these days. Which doesn’t exactly come as a surprise. Since the beginning of the pandemic, people tend to […]
17 September 2021

5 very Instagrammable spots in Marseille

« Oh, la France. Ça fait du bien quand on y pense. » It sure does. France might be one of the most holiday-worthy countries in Europe, competing […]
16 September 2021

A walk all around Brussels – the Promenade Verte

They say a person’s character can be judged by how they treat the vulnerable and less fortunate. In the same way, perhaps a city can best […]
15 September 2021

5 troglodytic cities to go and visit around the world

Architecture is a big part of man’s history. In our quest to feel safe and stay healthy, over the years, we as a species have occupied […]
14 September 2021

48 hours in Prague

A city trip to Prague is never boring! Prague is one of the most beautiful European capitals. The Czech capital has colourful squares and winding streets, […]
14 September 2021

Slum Tourism: an ethical choice? Element of change

1. Changes over time Although the initial offerings of Slum Tourism were on the whole extremely negative, over time significant changes initiated a chain of positive […]
10 September 2021

10 Best places to retire in Europe

Lately, there are more and more people who want to retire abroad and their choice is based not only on their personal taste but also on […]
10 September 2021

What would 1900s Ghent look like in color?

Nearly all images of old times are in black and white, especially those from the early twentieth century? How would cities and people look if we […]
9 September 2021

Israel Travel Guide: The important things you need to know when planning a trip

Israel is one of the most popular travel destinations. It is a beautiful country rich with culture and history. You are going to enjoy every moment […]
8 September 2021

Slum Tourism: an ethical choice? A complex dilemma

Slums are complex realities that present hugely varying scenarios, even within the same city. In a similar way, the term ‘Slum Tourism’ does not refer to […]
7 September 2021

Prolonging your summer – destinations to visit in September

With the September starting and the days getting shorter, we all longingly think about the summer months behind us, catching still some sun whenever we have […]
6 September 2021

These are the countries in which you’re most likely to survive the end of the world

Looking at the news these days, one has to wonder whether or not the world is ending. The planet is tormented by floods, wildfires, famine, war […]
3 September 2021

Aokigahara. A dark tourism spot in Japan

Dark tourism was first designated in 1996 and it is now established as a term to indicate specific places linked to death, fear and suffering such […]
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