Climbing the Stelvio Pass on the Dolomites

Climbing big mountains by bike is one of the cruelest yet most rewarding things you…

Italian Wines for Your Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is — also — a food event. It’s not celebrated in Italy, but I appreciate when food…

The “King of Italian Wines” had French parents?!

Portofino Hiking Trails

When I tell my wife that I am taking her somewhere in my Italian homeland, she knows my -secondary — intent is to improve or create an itinerary. That’s just the way it is. But she does not complain because we spend our time in Italy, in beautiful places. This time was the Portofino…

Air Travel and Coronavirus: What Happens Next?

We are in the middle of something of historic magnitude. Some things, at least…

Airlines — Passenger Rights

Vacations are great. But getting there is what travelers hate the most. And now after the United Airlines episode, hate has turned into fear. You will find on this blog a few links about your rights as a passenger and some tips on saving money on airfare.

Why Sicily is “Italy” without Being Italian

As we sign off on our Sicily Magnifica cycling tour, I remembered that upon designing the tour I came up with my 3 reasons of the uniqueness of Sicily that eventually became important parts of the soul of the itinerary.

Hotels we Love: La Subida, Cormons (Italy)

There are many beautiful hotels in our portfolio, from wine estates to luxurious mountain chalets to castles. But there are only a couple for which the term “magic” would be appropriate. One of them is La Subida.