Walking Italy

Travel
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 04/06/2017 - 06:00
The Tuscan stretch of the Via Francigena, the ancient road and pilgrim route beginning in Canterbury, England, and ending in Rome, is filled with picture-…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/29/2017 - 10:35
If you’re looking for the ideal Italian destination for your active vacation, look no further than the Dolomites, the magnificent mountain range located in…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/01/2017 - 09:00
One of the largest protected areas in Europe, the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park covers an area of 2,014 square kilometers (778 sq mi) spread…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/16/2017 - 02:00
[In the photo: snowshoeing by the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Dolomites. Photo credit: James Rushforth.] A cheaper, easier, slower - and rewarding -…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/01/2017 - 07:55
More secluded than other popular valleys in the Dolomites, but no less beautiful, the Cadore is a historical area within the region of Veneto, located at the…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/12/2017 - 06:00
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is no doubt one of Assisi’s major attractions; yet, how many know of or venture along the nearby trails and woods where…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/18/2016 - 08:00
The north-western region of Piedmont is located at the foot of the Alps (hence the name ad pedem montium, meaning “at the foot of the mountains”), making it a…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/29/2016 - 00:00
For an active Puglia vacation, and for a chance to fully – and slowly - appreciate the region’s landscape, consider adding a hiking excursion to your trip down…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/02/2016 - 04:00
My first stop on a tour of the Pusteria Valley in South Tyrol last summer was the breathtaking Braies Lake – not a bad start to my hiking vacation in the…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia | Mon, 03/21/2016 - 10:52
John Bensalhia steps up to the challenge of finding some top notable walking destinations to visit in Italy... Whatever the weather, there's no better way to…