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These two short videos were produced by participants in Mulab’s national testing of the DiOtherCity materials. We hope you enjoy them!

Corviale, or more correctly Nuovo Corviale, is a residential complex in Rome, located in the south-west suburbs of Rome, Italy. But what are the habitants saying about this special place?

In this video, Aldo Feroce tells us about the most interesting places in Corviale that he would show to a tourist, about his passion for this place and about one word he would use to describe it.

For years, people tended to travel to the centers of large cities, which provided a certain amount of prestige. Today we can see a clear escape of people from the centers of large cities directly to the outskirts, to the periphery. But, how do we find, name, and give attractiveness to the outskirts of cities? Where to draw inspiration for offbeat journeys away from those promoted by all guidebooks, away from the “mainstream”? 

Have you ever wondered how to showcase your city to attract foreigners? Or even how to present it in an out-of-the-box way to change local perception about the sights residents walk past every day? Thanks to the resources created by the DiOtherCity project, young tourism enthusiasts have been able to do just that, making different parts of Wallonia come to life with the use of digital tools. Check out their 3 city tour examples below!

Have you ever roamed through the streets of your city and thought: “I wonder how many people know the history behind this secret pathway?” Or even asked yourself: “How can this cool street with local businesses attract more attention?” Whatever it is that might have caught your eye as a hidden gem in your city, you also might have been left scratching your head about the right approach to give attractiveness to such places.

Katarzyna Szota-Eksner runs a blog on Pyskowice and collects herstories that she is able to discover. Some of them have also been published in a book. She inspires others to look for non-obvious tropes and inspiring characters. 

The usage of technology in tourism is not anything new. Many innovations have been developed to ensure the best possible experience for the visitors.

The outbreak of Covid-19 has led to a rise of virtual events and festivals all over the world. Almost two years later (November 2021), in-person events are making a slow return on the stage. But, what about virtual events?

An interview by Anna Maria Piccoli from Mulab, Cultural Association in Rome, for the #DiOtherCity project.