I am a sucker for cute, charming villages in Europe. If that wee town is also off the beaten path a bit, then I really fall for it. And I fell head over heels for Pesariis in Northern Italy. Seriously. I was in off-the-tourist track, adorable European village heaven. Why is this little town so…
Terre e Lago means “earth and lake” in Italian. And this name is so appropriate for this agriturismo as it sits just a few kilometers from the beautiful Lago d’Iseo and a few kilometers from the vineyards of Franciacorta. It’s an excellent place to stay for your time in this part of the Lombardy region…
The first time I made the hike to Sennes Rifugio, I was simply out for a day hike. It was September 2014 and I was visiting the stunning Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park in northern Italy for the first time. I was staying in the beautiful town of San Vigilio di Marebbe and this hike looked doable…
Oh Alpe di Siusi. You took my breath away years ago and now you have completely captivated me. I am under your spell. If you don’t know about this gorgeous place in Northern Italy then you must read on. Because the Alpe di Siusi, known as Seiser Alm in German, is one of the most…
If you are looking for a wonderful place to stay in the Barolo wine region of Piedmont, Italy then look no further than Il Gioco Dell’Oca. Yes. I know it’s a bit of a funny name. But trust me when I say that when you stay here, you’ll really feel like you’re at home. …
Do you know of San Vigilio di Marebbe, Italy? Maybe you’ve heard of Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park — one of the Dolomite parks. Or maybe not. Well… You’re in luck because I’m going to tell you about this amazing part of Italy … Where I rarely — if ever — run into Americans or Canadians. And…
