Helen Page

About Helen Page

Helen Page is a prolific blogger and ardent traveller; she runs Travelsignposts with her professional writer and photographer husband Tony.

Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 7

October 4, 2023 By Helen Page

Visiting Charming Treviso and a Walk Through the Natural Park of the River Sile: Today is Day 7 and the final day of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour. This morning we transfer to the charming provincial capital province of Treviso, where a local guide shows us around town. Visiting … [Read more...]

Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 6

October 3, 2023 By Helen Page

On Day 6 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour, we visit Conegliano: Day 6 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour is a free day. The suggestions on what to do on this day include a visit to Venice, Padova or the nearby town of Conegliano. Conegliano We've been to Venice and Padova and so … [Read more...]

Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 5

October 2, 2023 By Helen Page

Palladio's Villa Barbaro to Monte San Giorgio: Hiking from a UNESCO World Heritage Site to a UNESCO World Heritage Mountain. Day 5 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour starts with a cultural hit. After a short private transfer from Pieve di Soligo, we reach the town of Maser to visit the … [Read more...]

Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 4

September 30, 2023 By Helen Page

On Day 4 of Walking the Prosecco Hills we Climb to the Top of Monte Cesen: After yesterday's big walk, we're supposed to have an easier day by visiting Treviso in the morning, followed by a gentler walk. But the Treviso local guide isn't able to take today's tour and so our guide agrees to a … [Read more...]

Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 3

September 21, 2023 By Helen Page

Day 3 takes us through Valdobbiadene, San Pietro di Barbozza and San Stefano: Day 3 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour is a circular walk which takes us to Valdobbiadene, the heartland of the Prosecco region. We visit one of the better local producers of prosecco, enjoy some tasting and … [Read more...]

Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 2

September 19, 2023 By Helen Page

WE START WALKING THE PROSECCO HILLS ON DAY 2: This morning, Day 2 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour, we transfer to the pretty town of Cison di Valmarino, one of the best-preserved villages in the Prosecco area. The town contains historic monuments and buildings which hints at its past … [Read more...]

Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 1

September 18, 2023 By Helen Page

DAY 1 - WALKING THE PROSECCO HILLS: Day 1 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills hiking holiday is arrival day. By the time all our group members arrive and we get to the Hotel Contà, there is just time to unpack and get ready for a quick briefing and dinner. Welcome Dinner For our welcome … [Read more...]

Walking the Prosecco Hills

September 16, 2023 By Helen Page

A Walking Holiday in Italy's Famous Prosecco Hills: Long before we heard of the Prosecco Hills, we've been drinking prosecco from Valdobbiadene, one of the top regions for quality prosecco. So when I came across the Exodus tour "Walking the Prosecco Hills", it sounded like just the kind of … [Read more...]

No Place Too Far – Scarpa

September 14, 2023 By Helen Page

Inspired by Scarpa's Tagline - No Place Too Far, we visit Asolo: Scarpa's tagline "No Place Too Far" describes the company's challenge when it comes to producing quality hiking, mountaineering and other outdoor activity shoes. For us, it takes on another meaning. Scarpa Shoes We've always … [Read more...]

James Joyce Café in Trieste

August 31, 2023 By Helen Page

Not the Historical James Joyce Café: It's been raining a lot in Trieste and so we duck into the James Joyce Café at via Roma. James Joyce's statue is just across the street on the Canal Grande and one of the apartments he lived in was at via S. Nicolo 30, in the opposite direction and so we … [Read more...]