Book&Go: the space dedicated to Travel Culture

Japanese Diaries. Rituals and Symbols of the Culture of the Rising Sun

Alessandro Rocca, Director, Journalist, and Author

Monica Fumagalli, Expert in Japanese Culture (Yamatologist)

A journey into the rituality that dominates the gestures and daily life of Japan, a highly sought-after destination for travelers of all ages. Speaking are the video recordings by Alessandro Rocca, an investigative television journalist capable of capturing the most subtle nuances of a land that knows how to tell its story even through the art of tattooing, a deep and authentic key to access the culture of the Rising Sun, delicately described in the fantasy novel by Monica Fumagalli.

On the Edge of Breath. Atlas of Inner Landscapes

Elisabetta Beccaria, Tour leader and Photographer

Between narrative and practical guide, the book explores the resources and potential of breath in the various travel and walking experiences undertaken by the author. Marking time according to a rediscovered human dimension, breath becomes the link between the inner landscape and the external environment.
A text full of examples and advice for tourism professionals who wish to promote travel as an experience of soul rediscovery.

Practically Slow. Practical Tips for Slow Tourism.

Palmarosa Fuccella, Communication Designer and Copywriter

Sara Zammarini, Journalist

Drawing from the experiences shared in their books, the authors offer ideas and advice to quickly and effectively create itineraries to explore by bike and train. An invitation to move beyond a consumerist approach, to slow down and fully observe and experience every stage, every encounter, every corner of the landscape.

Vertical Colonialism: The Deconstruction of the Mountain Myth

Nico Mastropietro, Author

The mountain, past and present. The origins of high-altitude tourism and the dynamics that have gradually brought travelers closer to the highest peaks on the planet, with a careful examination of the process of construction and deconstruction of the myth surrounding these summits, now the destination of increasingly distracted mass tourism.

Souvenir Books. Commissioned Stories 

Alice Bergamin, Ghostwriter

The format is ghostwriting: the author works behind the scenes, translating travelers' emotions into text, adapting the voice to match the protagonists, and enhancing their photos. A book that hotels, local tourism boards, venues, tour operators, and travel agencies can offer as a service to clients or turn into a souvenir gift. Available in print with custom packaging or in digital format.

The New Era of Breakfast. The Rise of the Breakfast Trend

Enza Ruggiero, Lawyer

Three travelers explore Italy through the pleasure of the first meal of the day. Every dish tells a story, every coffee opens a window onto local culture, filled with anecdotes and curiosities. For those who want to follow in the footsteps of the protagonists, a comprehensive guide to their favorite spots organized by region, with music suggestions, games, tips for setting the morning table, and blank pages to personalize.

Storytelling Techniques. The Transformative Power of Narrative

Gerardo Grasso, Senior Manager, Digital Marketing in the Field – Marriott International

In this manual, the author starts from a fundamental urgency: to abandon storytelling as we have known it and focus instead on the transformative power of narrative aimed at promoting destinations and tourism experiences. Moving beyond mere descriptive narration, the story becomes a precious key to activate the traveler’s transformation process, enhancing the value of the vacation.

Being Women Is a Venture. Work in Tourism Between Fantasy and Reality

Eva Panitteri, Author and Journalist

Fulvia Ottonello, Travel Agent and Writer

There are entrepreneurs who travel for work and make others travel, and others who take care of their lands by transforming them into welcoming places. A travel agent and a wine communicator and sommelier tell their own stories and those of other colleagues, choosing respectively the forms of a travel diary and an interview. With a shared desire to promote forms of tourism that enhance less-visited areas while respecting their cultures and environments.

Tourism of the New Era. A Manual of Emotional Marketing

Elena Croci, Marketing and Cultural Tourism Consultant, University Lecturer

A portrait of the new traveler through the lenses of sociology, anthropology, and neuroscience. In this book, the author explains the importance of facilitating and accelerating the transition from a horizontal tourism—focused solely on seeing and photographing—to a vertical tourism capable of processing cultural, social, and emotional knowledge.

Endless Mysteries. Surreal Worlds for Real Journeys

Anna Maria Mandelli, Author

Silvio Mitis, Key Account Manager for Lazio and Umbria, Veratour S.P.A.

Enigmatic portraits emerging from the past, mythological figures, lost cities, and stone giants. Mysteries, more or less solved, animate the pages of these two novels that demonstrate how even myths and legends can inspire real travel itineraries, made more engaging by the addition of a touch of suspense. In both cases, the authors offer themes and suggestions to enrich the description of the places to recommend to travelers.

To the End of the World. Traveling with Generation Alpha

Cristina Zagaria, Writer and Journalist

Travel as an opportunity to live offline, rebuild relationships, and face the changes that guide adolescents into adulthood. This is what happens in this story published by Il Battello a Vapore, in which the author highlights the importance of properly communicating the value of travel to the very young, starting from childhood. Glimpses of Europe, from Milan to the North Cape, mark the stages of this initiatory journey of connection with the world.

Murder on a Cruise. Yellow-Noir Thrills with Technical Asides

Monica Gobbato, Lawyer

How are spaces distributed on cruise ships? In the event of an accident, which legal framework applies? The author, an indefatigable cruiser and lawyer, scatters possible answers throughout the pages of this yellow-noir novel, featuring a detective reluctantly pulled away from her vacation. Guiding the reader along the way are infographics, port maps, and highlights of attractions to visit during shore excursions.