Beautiful and unknown destinations. Around the world with Valentina Maggiolo

He defines himself as a « journey-dependent » person, eager to make known and advise through social lessons and less known itineraries through social networks to promote more ethical and sustainable tourism for the environment and local communities, Veneta Doc, born in 1985, Valentina Maggiolo (known on the net thanks to the profile « I had a journey into the drawer ») tells – with words and photographs – his adventures around the world, « those savored in full. In my experience, The most beautiful destinations and attractions seen and experienced were not indicated in the tourist guides». The passion for travel «has always accompanied me: I have traveled from the very young thanks to my parents and perhaps this was mine imprinting, combined with a strong curiosity and the feeling of feeling really alive when I am around the world. I would spend hours talking about travel and time flies when I dive into the planning of an itinerary », he explains to Corriere della Sera. With the advent of social networks, Maggiolo has decided to create a blog and give life to his dream, to help people relive his own emotions and try « the overwhelming joy of setting foot in a new destination to be discovered and experiencing a new version of ourselves who always manifests himself when we go out of our » comfort zone «  ». Even if it is not a term you love to use – he explains – « Travel Blogger « influence » the choices of others in terms of destinations and destinations, even if I prefer to say that « We suggest » of experiences, Based on our peculiarities and predispositions, not only in terms of honesty towards ours community but above all as promoters of a culture of respect and an education for « delicacy » towards a place « .

The choice to focus on lesser -known destinations and outside the radar is linked to the fact that « in the places far from the most beaten routes is easier breathe again authenticity, you can enjoy times and spaces respecting your own rhythms, With slowness, silence and tranquility. And then this is also linked to my vision of Italy’s tourist future and beyond: there is a need for decongest the destinations and give a possibility of development to otherswith a view to sustainable tourism for the environment and local communities « . It is difficult to identify a single place that has affected it in recent years: «There are many. The Gambia is undoubtedly abroad, while in Italy Molise and the Marche, still too little valued but very rich in history, culture, landscape and natural beauty « , highlights. A tip to prepare for travel? «I inherited from the mother the use of the classic shopping list: She did it on paper, I transformed it into a standard list that I fill in on smartphones, depending from time to time what has already been packaged. Traveling often, I find myself filling luggage at the most unlikely times and the risk of forgetting something is always around the corner. All the contents that I publish in the blog and on my social channels – clarifies – are the result of a planning and a very specific editorial calendar, offering those who follow me the opportunity to read the page of a book of which they know the general plot every day ».

What must not be missing in the metaphorical suitcase of those who want to do
A journey? «Let’s make a laugh: in the physical suitcase an intestinal antibiotic must never be missing, because the health/insurance aspect should never be underestimated. Having a spirit of adventure does not mean being imprudent. As for the metaphorical suitcase, I would say it takes spirit of adaptation and open -mindedness: Traveling means being ready to know, predisposing to understanding mentality and lifestyles often very different from ours. And I think it takes us too The desire to let go: We are imprisoned every day in our schemes and habits but on the travel we have the opportunity to experience other rhythms, traditions, ways of seeing and living the world, also discovering the aspects and potential of ourselves that we did not know. As a beautiful Indian proverb says « Traveling to discover the countries you will find the continent in yourself »», He concludes.