CHECKIN BLOG
STEFANO'S SCOTLAND
"Mi chiamo Stefano, sono originario della provincia di Alessandria e mi piace definirmi “con un piede in Italia ed uno nel mondo“. Checkin Blog is the blog where Stefano tells us about his Scotland.
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YOUR BLOG HAS SEEN SEVERAL PHASES AND IS NOW FOCUSING ON SOME PARTICULAR GOALS. WHY THESE DESTINATIONS?
Identifying destinations on which to dedicate myself was a choice born from the desire to develop a blog that was different “generalist” but rather niche. For Liguria it was simple since I live in the province of Alessandria, about ten kilometers from the border between Piedmont and the province of Genoa. Furthermore, in recent years I have “took possession” of the apartment my uncle had on the Riviera (in Cogoleto, a town located between Arenzano and Varazze) and therefore it became my base for exploring the region.
For Scotland and Spain the situation is similar, as I took language courses in Edinburgh and Madrid and therefore fell in love with these two nations. Among other things, I subsequently returned to Madrid to attend a Digital Marketing course and this allowed me to get to know the city even better.
Another destination on which I have been dedicating myself lately is Austria, more specifically Tyrol, because it is the place where for years I went on summer holidays with my parents and therefore, after some time, I returned to be able to write on the blog about those places where I had been as a child.
IN ADDITION TO TRAVEL, WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST PASSIONS?
Definitely reading, I love historical and adventure novels and obviously travel diaries. I listen to a lot of music, ranging from 70s-80s-90s rock to pop and electronics, and I have also played the drums for more than 10 years. I also love walking, especially on the beach or hiking in the mountains.
HAVE YOU EVER TAKEN A TRIP THAT PROVED TO BE A DISASTER?
Fortunately not, also because I believe that from every experience – even the worst – you can learn and know something positive. I have certainly happened to visit specific locations or places that have deceived expectations, I am thinking for example of Brussels, but in any case I have always found something that in the end made the trip memorable. Let's say that, more generally, knowing my interests, it is very difficult for me to opt for destinations that are not exactly in line with them.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO MAKE YOUR TRIPS MORE ECOLOGICAL?
The main characteristic of each of my trips is to rely on local public transport, therefore moving only by bus and/or train. I consider it the ideal way to mix with the locals and thus experience a moment of their everyday life, while at the same time avoiding having to rent a car (and the resulting consumption) just for myself. We also live in the digital age and therefore I reduce the use of paper to a minimum.
Therefore, I download everything regarding tickets, boarding passes, hotel reservations and the like directly to my mobile phone. I only take the essential things with me, so that my hand luggage is as light as possible. Furthermore, when there is the possibility I like to order food via a special app which serves to reduce food waste which unfortunately is produced daily by shops and supermarkets. Every time I am impressed because, for just a few euros, I receive products and dishes for two or three meals.
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