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Chiavenna and the Meaning of Merenda

We’re back in Milan and for the next three weeks we’ll showcase the beauty of an underrated part of our region Lombardia – the Sondrio province. The first stop is Chiavenna, one of the locations we visited last weekend as part of the #InLombardia365 project. Follow this hashtag to learn more about our region, or come and visit … Read more

Croatia National Parks – A Complete Guide

OK, maybe it’s not complete just yet – but it will be soon! Welcome to our guide to Croatia National Parks. There are eight parks in total and so far we’ve only visited three, but we’re planning to return very soon to complete our visit to all national parks in the country! When I was younger, … Read more

South Tyrol in Summer

I’ve never been good at playing favourites. And every time I’m asked what my favourite place in Italy is, I just can’t answer. Maybe Sicily, and its never ending summer. Or Gargano. Or the Apennines. I really have no idea. Somehow, though, South Tyrol in summer is always one of the first places that comes … Read more

Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm – the Witches Mountains

After a short absence, yours truly are back. Today we’ll take you to the Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm, a stunning place in South Tyrol, with legends of witches and spirits. Everybody has their own version of paradise. For some, it may be a palm-fringed white beach. For others a meadow full of wildflowers, or … Read more

Mountain Biking in the Carnic Alps

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!

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