The rediscovery of wild nature in the era of Covid-19 – Italian Cuisine


Covid-19 is bringing the average Italian traveler to a new form of tourism, increasingly local, responsible and environmentally sustainable. What if it was also an opportunity to isolate yourself by rediscovering the wilderness?

In recent months the theme of "new forms of tourism in the covid-19 era"Is addressed and analyzed by industry experts, including theories, hypotheses and suggestions. Currently, in fact, the average traveler not only has to deal with the fear of having to face a journey full of complications, which may concern both social distancing as well as the anti-covid protocol that accommodation facilities should be required to follow, but also feels the need to live a regenerating holiday. This, in terms of tourist trends, translates on the one hand into short-distance travel, for example for cultural or food and wine explorations of villages and lesser known locations or to rely on the comfort and safety of known or recommended destinations, and on the other to more intimate and adventurous solutions, in the name of rediscovery of wild nature and eco-sustainability.

Summer 2020: more aware ecological holidays

In Italy, during the lockdown period, we witnessed a positive albeit temporary reduction in carbon dioxide emissions (-20%) and a consequent rebirth of nature. Everyone will remember, in fact, how the animals have regained their spaces giving life to unique shows such as the return of dolphins to the Apulian coast or sightings of ducks, hares and roe deer in large cities such as Turin and Milan. The extraordinary nature of these phenomena and the data on pollution have awakened or increased in all of us awareness and sensitivity towards the problem of climate change and environmental pollution. It is not surprising, therefore, that more and more people now want to leave the metropolises and crowded places at a time naturalistic destinations that are as isolated and unspoiled as possible.

Into the Wild post-lockdown holidays

In conclusion, the Covid-19 era traveler is a more responsible traveler who can take advantage of this period to put nature, peace and well-being first. In fact, the alternative and naturalistic holiday model is becoming increasingly popular, thanks to which tourists can enjoy breathtaking landscapes and air quality in peace and, at the same time, reduce frantic rhythms, stress and environmental impact. To do this, you can contact a tour operator specializing in nature trips or you can organize a do-it-yourself trip, perhaps with destinations that are not too far away and intermediate routes or stages to do on foot or by bicycle. As for the type of holiday you can opt for a trip on the road with naturalistic and little tourist destinations, bring with you the equipment to do free camping in mountain woods or near a lake and discover outdoor sports and practices such as birdwatching, trekking or climbing.

In short, by taking a few simple precautions and with the right preparation and equipment, you can spend a pleasant stay in the wild nature that restores our inner balance and that gives us a way to live, appreciate and protect the beauty of the world around us.

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