Did you know we love discovering unusual places in Italy? From bungee jumping in Biella to adventures on Lake Garda, that’s how we spend our weekends. Follow us on an active weekend on two wheels in the Carnic Alps, one of the remotest stretches of the Italian Alps!
Gozo Adventure: from rocks to sea
Adventure lovers, welcome to your Neverland. A place where you can hike, bike, kayak, abseil, boulder, deep-water solo, swim, dive… all within a short distance from one another. Welcome to Gozo, Europe’s active hotspot. And Gozo adventure happens all year round! The first time I visited Gozo, fifteen years ago, I remember liking how varied … Read more
Back to the Past in the Tuscan Mountains
Our exploration of little-known corners of Italy continues. After Gargano, Biella, the northern shore of Lake Garda and Romagna, we’ll take you to the Tuscan mountains, the beautiful Apennines. My love affair with Tuscany is a tormented one. No one can deny the charm of this region, the cradle of Italian language, arts and culture. … Read more
Biella Bungee Jumping and More Adventure
The region around Biella, halfway through Milan and Turin and not far from the Alps, is heaven for adventurers and nature lovers. Here’s what we did during a weekend in the region – even though the title gives it away, you already know I ended up in Biella bungee jumping! Why isn’t Biella touristy? If … Read more
Lake Garda Adventures: Earth and Water
Do you remember our post on what to see and do around Lake Garda a few weeks ago? We announced our participation to the #MyAktivGarda blog tour, and what a trip it was! The northern shore of Lake Garda is one of Italy’s adventure hotspots. Do you want to know more? It’s #MondaysinMilan today. So, … Read more
Happiness in Montreux
After discovering alternative Lausanne, we moved a short distance to Montreux, a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Geneva. We really had no idea of things to do in Montreux, but it was an amazing surprise. We renamed it the city of happiness – are you curious to know why? I’ll give you three hints … Read more