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27/02/2026

Cycle Routes That Work: Why Cycling Tourism Needs Data (Not Just Asphalt)

TagBikelife Be True Be Green Be Isy cycling tourism Cycle Routes Slow Tourism Rural Areas Rural Tourism Sustainable Development

Cycle Routes That Work: Data-Driven Cycling TourismWhy rural cycle routes succeed only when designed using real data. Insights into the future of cycling tourism beyond infrastructure.

In recent years, the mantra has been just one: “build.” Kilometers of bike paths, PNRR funding, and villages ready to become “slow” destinations. Yet, as an industry professional working with Bikelife, I often witness the same scene: empty cycle rout...

27/02/2026

Why Choose Bike-Friendly Hospitality?

AuthorClaudio Di Dionisio

TagTypes of Travel Travel Styles Cycling Trips Bikelife Be True Be Green Be Isy cycling tourism Cycle Routes Slow Tourism Sustainable Development

Why Choose Bike-Friendly Hospitality | IsyTravelDiscover how a bike-friendly hotel transforms your cycling trip. Security, technical laundry, energy-packed breakfasts, and expert tips for cycle tourists.

Have you ever felt that sudden anxiety when, after a perfect day on the bike, you arrive at your hotel and they say: “The bike? Just leave it outside, locked to that post”?That exact moment is when your vacation ends and stress begins.With Bikelife a...

30/12/2025

The Ultimate Guide to Bike Hotels: The Requirements That Make the Difference Between Welcome and True Hospitality

AuthorClaudio Di Dionisio

TagTypes of Travel Travel Styles Cycling Trips Outdoor Activities Sustainable Travel Group Travel Solo Travel Travel Tips Bikelife Be True Be Green Be Isy cycling tourism Experiential Tourism Slow Tourism Rural Tourism Sustainable Development

Bike Hotels: the ultimate guide to real bike-friendly hospitality | IsyTravelWhat truly defines a Bike Hotel? Secure bike rooms, workshops, GPS routes, cyclist services and certifications. Discover the ultimate guide by IsyTravel.

Hi, I’m Claudio Di Dionisio. If you know me, you know that for me, the bicycle is not just a means of transportation—it’s a philosophy of travel. At IsyTravel, we work every day to transform the territory into an experience to be lived on two wheels,...

22/12/2025

From Urban Tourism to Rural Cycling Tourism: A New Opportunity for Communities and Local Businesses

AuthorClaudio Di Dionisio

TagOther Cycling Trips Bikelife Hikelife Be True Be Green Be Isy cycling tourism Experiential Tourism Cycle Routes Slow Tourism Rural Areas Rural Tourism Sustainable Development

From Urban Tourism to Rural Cycling Tourism | IsytravelDiscover how cycling tourism is reshaping rural tourism, creating value for local communities and SMEs. Isytravel’s vision for 2026.

In recent years, urban tourism has started to show clear signs of strain: overcrowded destinations, rising costs, and a growing loss of authenticity. Today’s travelers are increasingly looking for meaningful, sustainable, and immersive experiences. I...

22/12/2025

Intermodality and Cycling Tourism: What to Expect in 2026

AuthorClaudio Di Dionisio

Intermodality and Cycling Tourism: The Future in 2026 | IsyTravelDiscover how train and bike travel are reshaping cycling tourism. Intermodality, e-bikes and Bike Hubs in Abruzzo with IsyTravel.

Why the future of bike travel starts (literally) at the train stationBy 2026, cycling tourism will no longer be just about the number of kilometers ridden, but about connections. The ability to combine cycling with public transport—especially trains—...

17/12/2025

Bikepacking & Gravel: Why 2026 Will Be the Year of the Off-Road Escape?

AuthorClaudio Di Dionisio

TagDestination Types of Travel Travel Styles Cycling Trips Sustainable Travel Travel Tips Bikelife Be True Be Green Be Isy cycling tourism Experiential Tourism

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Bikepacking & Gravel 2026: The Year of the Off-Road Escape | IsytravelLeave the asphalt behind and explore Bikepacking and Gravel in 2026: light travel, off-the-beaten-path routes, and complete freedom through villages and forgotten trails.

Forget the classic idea of “reaching your destination.” If there’s one thing we’ve learned organizing trips over the years, it’s that cycle tourism has evolved. Today, true luxury isn’t about the destination—it’s about the freedom to get lost (and fi...

04/11/2025

Why Join a Yoga Retreat in the Gran Sasso National Park

AuthorAriele Pittalà

TagTypes of Travel Specific Experiences Discoveries and Activities Travel Styles Sustainable Travel Group Travel Solo Travel Travel Tips Hikelife Italy destination Be True Be Green Be Isy Nature Wellbeing & Spa

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Yoga, Nature & Spirituality: An Inner Journey in the Gran Sasso National ParkDiscover the transformative power of a yoga retreat in Italy’s Gran Sasso National Park — a mindful travel experience into nature and your true self.

Traveling is not just about moving from one place to another.Sometimes, the most important journey we can take is the one within ourselves — a path of inner discovery. More and more people today feel that, even while living active, fulfilling lives, ...

04/08/2025

Mountain Weeks with ISYTRAVEL: A Unique Experience for Everyone

AuthorClaudio Di Dionisio

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White and green mountain holidays with IsytravelDiscover Isytravel’s white and green weeks: relax, nature, and multisport adventures in Italy’s most stunning mountains. Wellness and fun for everyone.

Our white and green weeks offer a unique experience designed to satisfy everyone’s needs—not just ski or outdoor activity enthusiasts. Our goal is to also cater to those who prefer a wellness holiday, far from the daily hustle, without having to prac...

15/07/2025

Journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy

AuthorSilvia Donatiello

TagTypes of Travel Family Travel Travel Styles Other Historical Discoveries Sustainable Travel Group Travel Solo Travel Traveler Stories Italy destination Be True Be Green Be Isy Experiential Tourism Travel in Winter Train

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A Journey on Italy’s Trans-Siberian Railway: Snow, Villages & WonderA personal and authentic journey on Italy’s Trans-Siberian Railway: a winter adventure through snowy landscapes, historic villages, local flavors, and wonders along the historic Ferrovia dei Parchi.

The first time I heard about the Transiberiana d’Italia, I closed my eyes and imagined an old-world train winding its way through the mountains, surrounded by snowy landscapes and deep silence. I pictured vintage carriages, enchanted scenery, and a s...

04/06/2025

Trekking on the Majella: A Wild Adventure in the Heart of Abruzzo

AuthorSilvia Donatiello

TagAdventure Travel Hiking Trips Outdoor Activities Sustainable Travel Traveler Stories Hikelife Italy destination Be True Be Green Be Isy Trekking Nature

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Trek Crossing Majella: Hiking the National Park through Nature, Hermitages, and VillagesDiscover the Trek Crossing Majella, a hiking route through the National Park featuring charming villages, wild nature, hermitages, and nights under the stars. A sustainable holiday with friends, exploring the most authentic side of Abruzzo.

Have you ever dreamed of walking for days immersed in untouched nature, sleeping under the stars, and sharing authentic experiences with a group of friends? The Trek Crossing Majella is exactly that: a hiking journey through the heart of the Majella ...