As I drive from the far north to the far south over these weeks, I truly get to see, and more importantly, experience, Italy in all its diversity. I know I’ve written of this before, and I can guarantee I’ll write about it again. But, it’s true. Italy is incredibly diverse. Close your eyes. Go…
As I walked out onto my balcony tonight, on a clear, cold night, I knew the stars would be out in full force. I heard the sound of the cow bells, clanging in the chilly, dark mountain air. The stars, so many, twinkled at me – so many that I couldn’t make out the constellations. I will…
I’ve been traveling now for 3 weeks. Some people can’t imagine being gone this long let alone the 10 weeks I have planned. Others dream of traveling for a couple of months or more, but feel they can’t due to work and family obligations. For me, it’s my goal – location independent business and lifestyle.…
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…
