Slow Tour - Italians Not by Chance

Season 2

2012 · 10 episodes · 5h 49m in all

Episodes

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   1. Umbria - The Plain of Castelluccio

   3 Jun 2012 · 35 min

   Umbria, the green heart of Italy, is an ideal destination for slow travel immersed in nature. This episode features a trek starting from the Piana di Castelluccio, in the Sibillini Mountains National Park, accompanied by a mixed caravan of people and animals. Yet, Umbria also possesses a mystical side; Syusy continues her journey by following the traces of the Sibyl, in Castelluccio and Campi, and those of Saint Benedict, at the Hermit’s Cave. Meanwhile, Patrizio makes his way across the lentil fields toward Norcia.

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   2. Mantua - Polynesia (1)

   10 Jun 2012 · 35 min

   Slow travel, whether right on your doorstep or on the other side of the world! In this episode, Patrizio embarks on a true Slow Tour that begins literally just outside his own home. We find him in his hometown of Mantua, exploring it with "fresh eyes" through every imaginable slow-paced mode of transport: by bicycle, river barge, horse-drawn carriage, and even hot-air balloon! Meanwhile, Syusy flies to Polynesia to show that it’s possible to experience an authentic, non-stereotypical "slow" journey, even in one of the most exotic, postcard-perfect paradises in the collective imagination!

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   3. Polynesia - Mantua (2)

   17 Jun 2012 · 35 min

   Patrizio continues his slow tour in the Mantua area, traveling along the banks of the Po River and the Oglio River’s cycle-and-equestrian path, tracing the latter upstream to where it joins the Po. These are the landscapes of his childhood—to him, the most beautiful place in the world! Yet, from an objective standpoint, the most beautiful place on Earth is Polynesia. Here, we catch up with Syusy as she explores the local traditions and the inherently "slow" way of life of the local culture.

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   4. Pacific and Adriatic Lagoons

   24 Jun 2012 · 35 min

   Patrizio embarks on the very slow undertaking of kayaking along the Po waterway towards Ferrara. 70 km paddling together with Emilio Rigatti, a man-amphibian. And then by bicycle along the river bank to the mouth, Comacchio and the Delta Park. Meanwhile, Syusy continues her journey back to her origins in French Polynesia in Papeete, where she also learns to paddle.

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   5. Venetian Renaissance

   1 Jul 2012 · 35 min

   Journey through history and time in Veneto, between Vicenza and Padua. The north-east of Italy, famous for its industries, actually boasts wonderful cities of art and other small-large treasures to discover and rediscover: such as Thiene, Marostica, Padua.

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   6. Palladian Tour

   8 Jul 2012 · 35 min

   You can’t head off to France to tour the châteaux of the Loire without first having experienced a "Palladian tour" of the Venetian Villas! This episode’s Slow Tour begins with that very premise, taking us through the provinces of Vicenza, Padua, and Treviso, a region home to a wealth of Renaissance palaces and summer residences for noble families, all designed by the master architect who was born here: Andrea Palladio.

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   7. A Trip to the Thermal Baths

   15 Jul 2012 · 34 min

   A journey into health, well-being, and beauty. Still in the Veneto region, having already cycled, ridden horses, and walked among the Venetian Villas, Syusy and Patrizio now enjoy a slow travel experience highly favored by foreign visitors to this part of Italy: a trip to the thermal spas! In both Montegrotto and Abano Terme, they immerse themselves in the full range of activities available at these spa resorts.

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   8. The Waters of Umbria

   22 Jul 2012 · 34 min

   Water is the common thread running through the green heart of Umbria, which Syusy and Patrizio explore, she focusing on its spiritual and religious soul, and he on its sporting and eco-tourism aspects. This is a journey through a green and sacred Umbria, taking in Spoleto, Gubbio, and Assisi, as well as a river crossing along the Corno. It is a slow tour centered on water, nature, and pilgrimages, in a region that, all on its own, encapsulates many of the diverse facets and callings that define the Italian identity.

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   9. Piero’s Landscapes

   29 Jul 2012 · 36 min

   Patrizio travels through the Montefeltro region, straddling Romagna and the Marche, immersing himself in the very landscapes depicted by Piero della Francesca in his paintings. It is a countryside that embraces tourism, and a form of tourism that respects the countryside, a place where land therapy is put into practice! Meanwhile, in the Veneto region, Syusy completes her tour of the Palladian villas, visiting Villa Valmarana ai Nani and Villa Foscarini Rossi, the latter of which houses a true sanctuary for any fashion victim: a museum dedicated to shoes.

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    10. Verdi the Farmer

    5 Aug 2012 · 35 min

    A journey for earth-loving tourists, one that begins with the local land, its produce, and the bounty of the countryside! Patrizio is in Parma, in the heart of Verdi’s homeland, where music, mist, and pork come together in perfect harmony! Meanwhile, in Montese (in the province of Modena), Syusy accompanies a group of schoolchildren on a tour through chestnut groves and educational farms. Later, we find her in Bologna, acting as an agritourism guide and leading a group of visitors on a slow tour through the Bolognese hills!