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30/12/2025

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

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

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

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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

TagTypes of Travel Travel Styles Other Cycling Trips Outdoor Activities Sustainable Travel Group Travel Solo Travel Travel Tips Bikelife Italy destination Be True Be Green Be Isy cycling tourism Experiential Tourism Train

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...

04/08/2025

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...

03/06/2025

Navelli, the Saffron Village: A Journey Through History, Nature, and Abruzzo's Red Gold

AuthorAntonia Ausino

TagHiking Trips Tastings Local Cuisine Natural Discoveries Outdoor Activities Sustainable Travel Group Travel Travel Tips Traveler Stories Hikelife Italy destination Be True Be Green Be Isy Hiking Experiential Tourism

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Navelli and Saffron: What to See in the Most Fragrant Village in AbruzzoDiscover Navelli, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages and the homeland of PDO saffron. A weekend among ancient churches, violet flower fields, traditions, and authentic flavors.

There’s a special time of year, between October and November, when the plains of Navelli in Abruzzo transform into a vibrant mosaic of violet. It’s the miracle of saffron flowers—small, delicate blooms that suddenly burst from the dark earth. With a ...

16/05/2025

Gran Sasso Trail: Trekking Through Timeless Villages and Untamed Nature

AuthorAntonia Ausino

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Gran Sasso Trail: Trekking Through Villages and Wild NatureA hiking adventure in the heart of Abruzzo: the Gran Sasso Trail leads you through ancient villages, dramatic highlands, and pure silence. A trek of nature, history, and tradition.

This Spring, we decided to take a break and embark on an adventure we had long dreamed of: the Cammino del Gran Sasso, one of Italy’s most stunning trekking routes, nestled in the heart of Abruzzo. I was joined by three friends, ready to share trails...

07/05/2025

Yoga Retreat in Abruzzo: Reconnect With Yourself Amidst Meditation and Nature in the Gran Sasso National Park

AuthorAriele Pittalà

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By Ariele Pittalà, yoga teacher and founder of the yoga training center in Castel del Monte.At Isytravel, we carefully select authentic experiences led by passionate local professionals who can convey the true essence of a place and holistic wellness...

28/04/2025

Bikepacking Sardinia: Exploring Sulcis Iglesiente’s Coast, Mines, and Culture

AuthorClaudio Di Dionisio

TagDestination Cycling Trips Historical Discoveries Natural Discoveries Sustainable Travel Solo Travel Traveler Stories Bikelife Italy destination Be True Be Green Be Isy cycling tourism Experiential Tourism

ikepacking Sardinia: Route Through Sulcis Iglesiente Between Sea and MinesExperience a 400 km bikepacking journey across Sulcis Iglesiente, Sardinia’s wild southwest. Ride through stunning coastlines, abandoned mines, authentic villages, and taste local cuisine — all on a self-supported gravel bike adventure.

Exploring Sardinia by bikepacking is a one-of-a-kind experience — a thrilling mix of untamed nature, ancient history, and authentic Sardinian cuisine. On this adventure, I rode a 400 km loop through the Sulcis Iglesiente, one of the island’s most fas...