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
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
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
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
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...]
A Whistlestop Visit to Venice, the City of Canals
A Quick Stop in Venice To See What's Changed: We had three days free in our itinerary in the north of Italy and so we took the opportunity to make a quick stop in Venice. The last time we were here was just before Covid turned the world upside down. Where we stayed We usually rent an … [Read more...]
A Sizzling and Soporific Roman Holiday
A Roman Holiday during an Extreme Heatwave: We always love coming back to Rome, but on this trip our experience is a less than comfortable one. Before leaving home, we checked the weather and were encouraged to learn that the heatwave in Europe is over and that temperatures are back to normal. … [Read more...]
Verona Arena – 100th Opera Festival
Arena di Verona Celebrates its 100th Opera Festival: Opera fans in Verona are in for a treat. The Arena di Verona celebrates its milestone 100th Opera Festival with some of the greatest and most spectacular operas. Aida, Carmen, Madama Butterfly, Barber of Seville, La Traviata and Rigoletto … [Read more...]
The Three Tenors at Rome’s Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura
An evening of opera classics with The Three Tenors: Enjoy a great evening of opera classics with The Three Tenors at Rome's Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura. This festive performance in Rome features famous Italian opera arias from Tosca, La Traviata, Turandot, Rigoletto and more, as well … [Read more...]
Teatro di Marcello – An Ancient Theatre in Rome
Roman Nights at the Teatro di Marcello or Theatre of Marcellus: Long before the Teatro di Marcello (Theatre of Marcellus) was completed, tragedy and drama had already played out at this open-air theatre in Rome. Teatro Marcello was the plan of Julius Caesar but he was murdered in 44BC and … [Read more...]
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