May is national bike month. But, I’m stretching this national thing to an international event. We’re off to ride a bike in our favorite country – Italy! The first time you arrive in Vicenza, Italy you will notice all the locals riding bikes. It’s a great way to get around this city. The central part…
Venice is beautiful. It’s touristy. It’s living history. It’s artistic. It’s sinking. And it’s stinky. But, love it or love it “not so much”, it is intriguing. This is a Venice love story. Tranquility. I can’t believe it. There are only a few locals hurrying off to work as I run through Piazza…
A Tale From Orvieto, Italy I am not exactly sure what the badge said, but it looked official to me. He was probably in his mid-30’s and his partner a bit older, perhaps 50-something. Any other time and I would have thought “hottie”, but with the flash of the badge and the ensuing questions, all…
Wish you were here? The Alpe di Siusi region of the Dolomites in northern Italy is a beautiful place with jagged peaks and pastoral valleys. It’s a skiers dream in winter and a hiker’s paradise in summer. If you want to plan a trip to this fabulous area of Italy, contact us here at Wander…
The Valpolicella wine region just outside of Verona, Italy in the Veneto region is one of the lesser known wine regions in Italy. But, the wines are excellent, the scenery is stunning and the food is delicious. There are several small towns to base yourself – San Pietro in Cariano, Sant’ Ambrogio di Valpolicella, San…
Venice, Venezia, is one of those iconic cities that I think everyone should see at least once. It’s beguiling. It’s impossible. It’s dripping with art and history. It’s gorgeous. If you go, try not to visit in the summer as it can be very busy and prices go up. I went in June and it…