Cascina Barroero is this delightful family-run hazelnut farm and bakery in the Langhe area of the Piedmont region of Italy. Specifically it’s in the Alta Langhe which is an area of higher elevation. And it’s a great place to grow hazelnuts. The tour is wonderful, the products delicious and the scenery is beautiful. This is…
Ljubljana is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe. And it’s charming as hell! I love the fact that it’s compact and very walkable. Plus there is a wonderful cafe scene with really tasty food! So let’s get started with some of the best things to do in Ljubljana. Where is Slovenia and…
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2020 Some of the best things to do in Schull and West Cork are free. And some may cost you. My list is probably biased around more outdoor experiences. But there are also things to do and see indoors — an awesome music scene and some of the best food Ireland…
Garni Erna is one of those family-run, welcoming B&B’s that I love. And it happens to be in one of my favorite destinations — San Vigilio di Marebbe, Italy. This village is located right outside the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Dolomite Nature Park in the Alto Adige (Südtirol) region of Northern Italy. There’s so much to do in…
The Doolough Valley is one of my favorite places in Ireland. It is beautiful but hauntingly so. It has a tragic history from the Great Famine. And it’s firmly on my list of the best drives in Ireland. Why? Let’s start with the where first. Where is the Doolough Valley? The Doolough Valley is…
I don’t know where to begin to tell you about Agriturismo Sot La Napa in Italy. It was such a wonderful surprise. Located in the wee village of Pesariis — which I fell in love with — this agriturismo is one of the best places I’ve stayed. Period. While it’s not an agriturismo (farmhouse) as…
