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The Blogness Blog
Light, plain-language reads on how we move and how we travel: explainers and opinions from a professional engineer with more than 15 years of experience, and travel tips from a tourism professional. New articles every week.
How to Choose a Truly Sustainable Hotel (and Spot Greenwashing)
Eco-friendly, green, planet-conscious: what's really behind hotel claims? A former hotel insider's simple tips to spot greenwashing and book better.
Claudia
2 days ago3 min read
E-bikes and scooters: who should get the street? My take
Scooters on sidewalks, bikes squeezed by cars. Who should get the street? My take on sharing space so everyone gets there safely.
Valerio
5 days ago4 min read
Italy in the Shoulder Season: Where to Go in May, June, September and October
Fewer queues, often lower prices and milder weather: my tips for enjoying Italy in the weeks just before and after summer.
Claudia
Nov 53 min read
Why Do I Always Hit the Red Light? Traffic Lights, Explained Simply
Why does every light turn red just for you? A traffic engineer explains signals with no maths: turns, hidden sensors, the green wave and safety.
Valerio
Nov 24 min read
Overtourism: what travellers can actually do
Too many visitors, same place, same time. Simple ways to travel so the places we love stay liveable, and your trip gets better too.
Claudia
Oct 294 min read
The 15-Minute City: What It Is, What It Isn't
Your bakery, doctor and park a short walk away, or a plot to lock you in? My take on the 15-minute city, and why it sparked such a fight.
Valerio
Oct 264 min read
Night Trains Are Back: A Practical Guide
Fall asleep in one country, wake up in another. How to choose your cabin, book smart and pack for Europe's night trains.
Claudia
Oct 224 min read
High-Speed Rail in the US: Why Is It So Hard to Build?
The trains exist. What makes US high-speed rail hard is everything around them: land, permits, money and costs. An engineer explains the trade-offs.
Valerio
Oct 196 min read
Train vs Plane in Europe: When Rail Wins on Time, Cost and CO₂
Fly or take the train? An engineer compares door-to-door time, total cost and CO₂ on European routes, and explains when rail wins.
Valerio
Oct 195 min read
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