Ever visit a destination for just a few hours and think, “I really need to come back and spend more time here” ? Pisogne, Italy is one of those places for me. It’s a charming little town along the shores of Lago d’Iseo. I know. You may not have heard of either of these. But…
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…
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…
Did you know that Italy has its very own sparkling wine that is made just like French Champagne? It’s called Franciacorta. And I’m guessing you probably haven’t heard of it. Now everyone seems to be familiar with Prosecco which is also a sparkling Italian wine. But Prosecco is made in a different method that produces…
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…
