Up north in Italy, near the Austrian border is a valley called Valle Aurina. It’s really gorgeous. For me, it reminds me of Colorado. I took a fabulous hike on Saturday, walking first from Campo Tures, where I was staying, to the Speikboden, which is the gondola that takes you up the mountain. Once there,…
My heart is going to be scattered about Italy. As I prepare to leave yet another place that is so special to me – that I hold near and dear to my heart – I dread it. This Alpe di Siusi region is so stunningly beautiful. I knew when I first saw it in 2011…
There are those places that you swear you’ll go back to. Most of the time, you don’t. There’s a great big world to explore and the pull of somewhere new usually wins out. But, every now and again you do return to a place that meant something to you – a place that evoked some emotion. A place…
Corte Aleardi is one of my favorite vineyards in the Valpolicella region of Italy. Great wines and Cristina is a wonderful hostess. Kiba, the golden retriever, will be there to greet you as well. He’s very sweet! And he loves grapes!! Below are some photos from my recent visit to this lovely vineyard.
I find it difficult to describe the Valpolicella region in northern Italy. It’s a place that makes me feel like a teenage girl, giddy with happiness. It started with the big, bold wine, Amarone, and has moved to something much more. I think I might be in love… My Irish friend and her husband introduced me…
As soon as we crossed the border I could feel it. Even on that speeding train I could tell. We were in Italy. Italia! The vibe was different. I sensed that crazy Italianness (I think I just made up a new word) in my bones. While I really love Switzerland (it’s beautiful), Italy has my…