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In my Hiking in Italy Blog I share Tips & Tricks, the best hiking trails near Rome, and other useful information.
15 Years Later – A transformational outdoor adventure – Part 2
In this mini-series of blog posts, I revisit my translated travel notes from 15 years ago, when I quit my job in...
15 Years Later – A transformational outdoor adventure – Part 1
Premise 15 years ago I began my biggest outdoor adventure yet, which helped me escape an ordinary life. The goal was...
7 incredible facts you didn’t know about La Befana – How is La Befana celebrated in Italy?
La Befana story Where other cultures have Santa Claus, or the Three Kings, in Italy, on January 6th we celebrate...
Top 15 best trails for hiking near Rome
Looking for the best trails to go hiking near Rome, Lazio? Look no further! If you want to skip directly to the list...
Welcome to Nature of Sal!
Hi and welcome to my hiking blog. You might think: What is Nature of Sal? Who is this Sal person anyway? How dare he...
The Ultimate Summer Checklist for Hiking in Italy with confidence
Hiking in Italy is a great activity all year round, however, there are a few things to consider during summer, which...
Why we need nature
If you are one of those people whose mind unexpectedly drifts off at work, just to suddenly find yourself in the...
A new website full of adventures
We aren't taking enough adventures. Some of us are stuck in our own mental prisons. Old habits are hard to shake off:...
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