Castelrotto is, in my opinion, the best town in the Dolomites. San Vigilio di Marebbe is a close second for me, but Castelrotto is my favorite. From the first time I laid eyes on this charming village back in 2011, it was love. And that love has grown for this wee town with each visit.…
Passo Gardena is actually a mountain pass. It’s located in the Dolomites of Alto Adige, Italy. And it’s an absolutely stunning drive. Which also means it’s quite popular with drivers, bikers (motorcycles) and cyclists (pedaling a bicycle). So while I think it’s worth the trip, I preface this post forewarning you that it can be…
I love Dimora Buglioni! I think it’s one of the best places to stay in the Valpolicella wine region of Italy. This boutique hotel, is called an agrirelais. Basically it’s a bit of an agriturismo (farm stay) and hotel (relais) rolled into one. Dimora Buglionio is in the middle of the vineyards and is owned…
When I say “Italian wines” you probably don’t think about wines in Alto Adige. You probably think about the wines of Tuscany like Chianti or the wines in Piedmont like Barolo. Well, I’m here to change your vino-loving mind. And to give you just one more reason why Alto Adige should be on your list…
I LOVE Alpe di Siusi. It’s stunning. Breathtakingly gorgeous. Yup. It’s one of my favorite places on the planet. And hiking in Alpe di Siusi is one of the best things to do in Italy. Why? Oh, there are loads of reasons why. But you know the routine. Let’s start with the where. Or more…
Hotel Olympia is the best place to stay in the Dolomites. Period. In fact, I’d go as far as saying it’s one of the best places to stay in Europe. I’d put it in my top 5 and maybe even in my top 3 favorite hotels. Hotel Olympia really is that special. So let me…
