There is a moment of awe that washes over you when you step into a forest. Century-old trees tower above, sunlight twinkling through them. Birds tweet. Spiders weave their elaborate webs. The smell of pine needles fill the air. The act of spending time in the forest is what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, a term originating in the 1980s that means “bathing in the forest atmosphere,” says Qing Li, a researcher on this topic and a professor at Nippon Medical School in Tokyo. “This is not exercise or hiking or jogging,” he writes in his 2018 book Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness. “It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our sense of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.” Not only is “forest bathing” a magical way to explore nature, decades of research has shown that it’s good for your health. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. It can also reduce the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline and turn down the dial on your body’s fight-or-flight response. Li and Gary Evans, director of the Forest Bathing Institute in the U.K., talk to Life Kit about the science behind forest bathing and how you can reap these health benefits.Coming from Genoa, it’s the first village of the famous Cinque Terre.

Beech Forest

Wellness Escapes

Today we use cell phones and other screen-equipped devices a lot, which makes us desire immediate content and constant stimulation. This weakens social interactions and creativity. Additionally, a sedentary and urban lifestyle reduces contact with nature. Studies show that nature is important for health and well-being, improving concentration and emotional management, even in young people.

Beech Forest

aroma therapy

Seafront vineyards on private property for complete privacy

winter flowers along the stream

moss in pine forest

Slate quarries that transform the landscape in every season thanks to the thousands of varieties of flowers.

 Immersive and Heartfelt Tour

My magic lies in giving you an authentic taste of life in my country. There’s a difference between enjoying a good glass of wine and experiencing the entire production process, from the energy of the harvest to the moment when that bottle of red is corked.

wine tasting

In a journey that goes beyond exploring places, we embrace a profound experience where each step connects us authentically with the land and its people. It’s about fully living each moment, indulging in local culture, culinary delights, and folklore. Walking becomes an art of savoring life’s nuances, embracing the journey itself rather than just reaching a destination. As we venture along the trail, we immerse ourselves, letting each step unveil new cultural, culinary, and outdoor experiences. Each moment becomes a cherished treasure, a memory to hold onto forever.

mushroom hunting

“focaccia” tasting

harvest at the Cinque Terre

If you have a day to dedicate to this experience, please send me an email and I will be more than happy to organize with you an immersive activity in the vineyards, including visits to the wineries, olive picking, preparation of typical Ligurian pasta, and much more. I am confident that these personalized proposals will pique your interest to participate.

Vi aspetto.

Caterina Cogorno

00393483840769

escursionilevanteligure@gmail.com