Lago di Braies: A Gorgeous Lake in the Dolomites
Lago di Braies, also known as the Prager Wildsee, is a picture of calm in a hectic world.
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Three Trees That Tell a Story of Sardinia
Olive, cork, and myrtle all play a part in the culture and history of Sardinia.
Hiking, Biking, and Walking Across Italy: How to Explore the Cammini d’Italia
Italy currently recognizes 44 official pathways known as the Cammini d’Italia. Learn about the many historic routes that you can hike, bike, and walk.
The Monumental Trees of Italy
Have you seen this book? Many years ago, I found this book while browsing the clearance stacks at a used bookstore in Washington, DC. Published in 1990, Gli Alberi Monumentali d’Italia is a beautiful coffee table book full of color photos of legendary trees from Italy’s islands and central/southern regions. Roman pines, Holm oaks, olive,…
Falling For Italy: Three Fun Activities to Put on Your Italy Itinerary
Enjoy the outdoors in Italy with these three “fall” activities.
Genoa With Kids
I was recently doing some research on Genoa (Genova) and found that the old city, known for its port and as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, has several kid-friendly activities, almost all of which can be found around the port. From the port, families can take whale- and dolphin-watching excursions. Whale Watch Liguria offers the…